Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: July 20, 1984 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Revenge of the Nerds shows more than enough smarts to deserve a passing grade.
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"Nerds" is erratic -- more gags work than don't, but more situations don't work than do. There are some great throwaway lines. [10 Aug. 1984, p.23]
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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Stephen Godfrey
Revenge of the Nerds has some very funny moments and sturdy premise, but the revenge, when it comes, is not nearly as definitive as even the non-nerds in the audience would hope for. [25 July 1984]
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Largely devoted to whatever laughs may be coaxed from the sound of a freshman belching and the sight of some mighty mature-looking coeds removing their blouses. There's some nose-picking, too, but not enough to save the picture. [20 July 1984, p.D6]