23 reviews
- Hey_Sweden
- Dec 15, 2019
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The only interesting thing about this movie is that the only returning actor plays a different character who is exactly the same as her original character. Feldman's Michael Jackson impersonation and his terrible band playing 40 year old pop songs was not a joke. That's their sad attempt at musical credibility. I would have rather seen Corey Haim go to real high school.
From this film, you can see why Corey Feldman faded into oblivion. In this remake/sequel to Rock N Roll High School (1979), Corey and his band of people who look to old for high school attend Reagan High which is built on the grounds of the high school blown up in the previous movie. Each week they celebrate the blowing up of the school by being disruptive until a new principal comes to town, Dr. Vader. She tries to put an end to this, but not before Corey blows up the high school yet again. Easy to see why the cast of no-names stayed that way, lame script, poor writing, bad acting. Avoid this movie if you can, and see the original instead, its much, much better.
- techlite17-1
- Jun 7, 2005
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- BandSAboutMovies
- Sep 18, 2023
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An earlier reviewer mentioned how this movie derailed corey feldman's up until then promising career,but judging by his decision to sign up to this turkey,it was inevitable anyway.Thats not to say that 'rock'n roll...' is anyway forgivable or redeemable,it's just you cant blame the movie for the 'star's' participation.
First up 'RNRHSF' is the kinda movie even steve guttenberg would have baulked at,even whilst in the throes of his career slump. Secondly there's absolutely no reason for this sequel's existence in the first place, i mean the beauty of the first film was it joyfull dumbness and spontaneity,that kind of off the cuff guerrilla comedy does'nt successfully lend itself to a sequel.Its of the moment for the moment.Anyone who spent more than a second wondering what happened to the school after the first film ended really needs to get out more.
This is truly a dire movie experience that makes 'ernest goes to school' look like 'the godfather',any teen movie that features an well past school age looking cast peforming songs from the 50's in a 1990's setting and then aiming it at the youth market is doomed to failure from the start,the script,acting and direction just bury it even further.A thoroughly wretched film all told.
First up 'RNRHSF' is the kinda movie even steve guttenberg would have baulked at,even whilst in the throes of his career slump. Secondly there's absolutely no reason for this sequel's existence in the first place, i mean the beauty of the first film was it joyfull dumbness and spontaneity,that kind of off the cuff guerrilla comedy does'nt successfully lend itself to a sequel.Its of the moment for the moment.Anyone who spent more than a second wondering what happened to the school after the first film ended really needs to get out more.
This is truly a dire movie experience that makes 'ernest goes to school' look like 'the godfather',any teen movie that features an well past school age looking cast peforming songs from the 50's in a 1990's setting and then aiming it at the youth market is doomed to failure from the start,the script,acting and direction just bury it even further.A thoroughly wretched film all told.
One half of the Corey duo goes solo for this totally lame movie about a bunch of teens at R&R (Ronald Reagan) High School. The Breakfast Club this is not. Nothing in this movie is intelligent, cool, or funny. It is not even "so bad it's funny", it's just BAD.
Notice how Corey Feldman actually had some sort of respectable career going before this movie in such films as "The Goonies" and "The Lost Boys". After this film, however, we get such winners as "Last Resort". Sad to say, but even "Last Resort" is a step above this movie.
Notice how Corey Feldman actually had some sort of respectable career going before this movie in such films as "The Goonies" and "The Lost Boys". After this film, however, we get such winners as "Last Resort". Sad to say, but even "Last Resort" is a step above this movie.
- metalrox_2000
- Mar 10, 2011
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If you have seen the movie Rock n' Roll High School and are looking for a similar experience with this movie you will be disappointed, however, standing on its own I found this to be an excellent movie. Although it is a comedy, it is still a completely different genre than the first. This is more like one of those teen movies of the 80s (not the serious Breakfast Club type but the absurd Better Off Dead type). So if you like that style of movie you should also enjoy this. I believe this movie would have received better reviews if it had not made its loose connections to the first movie. It is actually best to see this movie having not seen the first at all. The characters are fun although not well developed so watching this movie does not take a great deal of thought. The plot is nothing new either, high school kids rebel against administration. If you are looking for an entertaining movie that you don't expect to have a lasting impact on you this is a great movie. Throw it on in the background at a party and look up to catch Corey being the adorable kid we all love.
- JudasTheDark
- Mar 20, 2005
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This is a great movie! Comedy not at its best, but doing fine for what it should be doing. Corey Feldman plays Jessie, leadman for a band that just isn't getting along with the new assistant principal. When they decide to steal the prom for the scheduled band, all hell breaks loose. Constant laughs.
This is one movie that my sister and I will never forget. We still love it VERY much. We watch it as much as possible. If you have a crazy sense of humor and love movies that are a little different, this one is for you. OK, so maybe it is a little cheesy. Cheesy is good. Corey is a great actor and I wish he would make more movies. I am very happy that he's grown out of his Michael Jackson phase though. I think he needs to team up with Corey H. again for another Liscense to Drive, or a Lost Boys 2. That would be cool. Corey Feldman, I will love you forever and love everything you are in except for the Surreal Life! The natural look is better for you, no more peroxide. If you're not going to eat meat, don't wear leather. If they kill something for it's skin, it's better to eat it then let it go to waste. (I'm sure it would be the same way if humans were used for their skin.) But as far as rock n roll high school forever goes...... i want to be in a band now!
- jenniferd-3
- Sep 2, 2004
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I love this movie. However, until a few months ago, I had no idea that this movie was a sequel to anything. I suppose that it's hard for a sequel to live up to a cult favorite, but as I've never seen the first movie, my opinion of this one isn't tainted by that. This is one of the funniest high school movies I've ever seen, and everyone ought to see it, the Appliance Worship scene is alone is worth it.
Unlike the previous reviewer, I thoroughly enjoy this movie, because it's so awful! If you appreciate bad 80's film, you have to see this! It stars Corey Feldman during his Michael Jackson (emulation) phase. He can actually sing, accept for his attempt to sound like other musicians. This movie follows Corey and his band of miscreants on their adventures trying to win a contest for their HS band, and eventually end up playing the prom. Mischief is made, and hilarity ensues.
Anyways, yeah, it's awful, awfully good! If you can find somewhere to rent it, it's worth a couple bucks.
I actually own it.
If you like over the top genre based movies like "Girl's just want to have fun" (one of my favorites) then you will like this. It's pretty campy. it includes every stereotype of it's time.
The cameo by Mojo Nixon is worth sitting through the whole thing.
Anyways, yeah, it's awful, awfully good! If you can find somewhere to rent it, it's worth a couple bucks.
I actually own it.
If you like over the top genre based movies like "Girl's just want to have fun" (one of my favorites) then you will like this. It's pretty campy. it includes every stereotype of it's time.
The cameo by Mojo Nixon is worth sitting through the whole thing.
This is a bad movie, but for some reason it's fun to watch. Seeing Corey Feldman with long hair doing a bad Michael Jackson impression is hilarious. The songs are actually pretty decent. If there was a soundtrack released to this film, I'd definitely like to get it, just as a guilty pleasure. I LOVE the original film, and this one in no way even holds a candle to it. There is a slight nod to the original in Jesse Davis's (Corey Feldman) room - there's a Ramones poster on the wall. This movie basically personifies the early 90s - that odd transition from the 80s where we didn't know quite where the new decade would take us. This film is directly from that odd period. There's even foreshadowing of things to come: Stella's look developed into "goth;" Namrock revived the Asian action genre; Madison served as an inspiration to the reincarnation of the Beasty Boys - okay, not really. Clint Howard is the ONLY person that should ever play Eaglebaur. Mojo Nixon's scene was unnecessary and INCREDIBLY corny. The stuff that happens to the preppies is funny, because they kind of get what they deserve. Let's face it, this movie is a decent waste of an hour and a half and is remotely entertaining if you have the time to kill. You might find yourself laughing although you'd never admit to it amongst friends. Even Mary Woronov coming back should count for something. Oh yeah, Nichole, I want my copy back you backstabbing (explative deleted)!!
This is far from the best movie- but you can't help but like it way more then you should. A lot of aspects go nowhere (what's up with Tabitha?) and most of the gags have been done elsewhere, but the appliance worship kills me dead every time. Having been a lot like the heroes while I was in highschool probably helps too- unless you ever honestly wanted juvenile revenge on the homecoming queen, you're probably not going to care much for the movie. But hey, it's got an over enthusiastic Mojo Nixon. What more do you really need?
If you are a "Laugh at life" or "Happy go lucky" person, you'll love this movie. Granted I've never seen the original, but I love the remake... or is it a sequel since I've heard it's not much like the first one?
It's full of comedy that's either far fetched or straight from the imagination of a 16 year old high schooler. I don't recommend doing shots every time something unlikely happens! Which is why I love it. Totally unpredictable, the movie has adorable twists and turns.
Great for a date movie for an open minded couple. I give it a 10 for how much it makes me laugh but an 8 over all.
I noticed one reviewer noted that Corey Feldmen can't sing well... but that's part of what makes his character more real. Certainly there's enough about the guy that's unusual already. He's supposed to be a high school band mate, not an academy award winning pop star.
It's full of comedy that's either far fetched or straight from the imagination of a 16 year old high schooler. I don't recommend doing shots every time something unlikely happens! Which is why I love it. Totally unpredictable, the movie has adorable twists and turns.
Great for a date movie for an open minded couple. I give it a 10 for how much it makes me laugh but an 8 over all.
I noticed one reviewer noted that Corey Feldmen can't sing well... but that's part of what makes his character more real. Certainly there's enough about the guy that's unusual already. He's supposed to be a high school band mate, not an academy award winning pop star.
- astrocytics
- Nov 14, 2013
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This is one of the worst, least entertaining movies I have ever seen. It doesn't even deserve to be on comedy central. If you have some good taste in movies then you should never see this abomination of a film. If you like Corey Feldmen movies I recommend Stand By Me, or The Goonies, or National Lampoon's Last Resort. Wow, this movie is awful!!!
- Woodyanders
- Apr 8, 2009
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Rock N' Roll High School Forever is what describes high school in real life, rock n' roll. When I first saw this movie which was then that I don't remember, I loved it. I loved the part at the end when Jesse makes Doctor Vadar chase him inside the school in her car and even goes after Jesse's sweetheart teacher, Rita, and then she drives her car somewhere (I haven't seen the movie in a while so it's hard to remember) and it blows up. Well, the school's smoking while everyone gets out. Soon, the whole school blows up. I especially like the part when Mag, Jones, and Namrok have to take a drug test and they have little bottles of apple juice and they use that instead of urine and then they shout out loud "Hey, this is not my pee." They switch cups and keep on telling them it's not their urine until they sniff theirs and then drink it. Oh, man, I died laughing at the looks on the two guys faces who was passing out the cups. About my reason why this movie describes high school, well, if you go to one like mine, it ROCKS. Everyone knowing each other, everyone having a good time, a bunch of girls getting it on with their boyfriends, druggies, (I'm not saying that's a good thing, it's just that that's what the movie and my school have in common) and a whole lot of parties. The only difference is we don't have a mean enough principal like Doctor Vadar. Plus, watching this movie made me want to get into high school, and now I am and I want to thank the movie for telling me what high school is all about. The only bummer is that I don't have Comedy Central and that's the only channel these days that the movie comes on, darn it. I want to have that movie on tape and my brother and I will have a heck of a time watching it. If you haven't seen it, then get off your country and classical music butts and watch some rock n' roll.
This movie inspired some of the greatest events EVER at my high school, So many pranks are shown in this movie, ways to get back at those who think themselves above you, ANYONE who says they didn't like this movie are a Bunch of Vader's If you never see this movie because some ill humored old fart posted a negative review than you truly have forgotten what it's like being encased in cinder block rooms with cold plastic seats getting yelled at by an old fogy teacher. The storyline and the soundtrack are amazing and it's not saying much but Corey Feldman's Greatest role ever is Jessie Davis. Again I say to you for a heart warming tale of adolescence triumphing over the joyless horrors of old people this Movie is one of the greats
- tmzrz-greatest
- Feb 5, 2007
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This film is another under the radar gem and sort of one of my guilty pleasures. It's also kinda another relic from my childhood since I've seen this when I was about ten. Sure like most sequels it's not as good as the first film but it's not trying to be, I feel it's staying partial true to the first film but most importantly just being plain fun.
I really like the Eradicators band they actually look and feel like an actual rock band and not some generic oh so clean yet oh so bland boy or girl band we've seen one time to many already these days.
This band the Erradicators despite rocking hard are somewhat underdogs as it seems their all kinda of outsiders in a way as their getting downtrodden by yuppie scumbags and unfair authority in the school and don't get enough gigs all the time (despite the fact their clearly talented), but still do what they do best and stick to it no matter what. Their also mischief makers (their not called "The Erradcators" for nothing as they love to play harmless pranks on the school not just for the sake of rebellion but just to get a good laugh. Their goal is a simple one to go out in style as their all spending the last days of senior year. And I like that motive and I think it's one that's kinda non cliché because usual in most films based on music it's always about a band trying to become famous or winning some contest.
The characters are fun and colorful they all have their individual persona's from the Erradicators band, a few supporting characters, to the villains.
Jesse played well by Corey Feldman is solid as the lead rebel of the group, as usual Corey exercises his sly charisma. Magnus is solid, I like that he's a bit of a mischief maker but that he's got a sort of weird side to time, from a scene where he has two lockers which contain lots of random stuff which is enough to make a joke shop.
Namrok is my favorite character despite not in the film much I think is awesome, he literally doesn't talk much in the film he's a man of action and that actor is a really talented martial artist it was really cool seeing him do his moves despite not hitting anyone.
Another favorite character is Stella, the actress that plays her is hot I had kinda a crush on her when I was a kid. Not just physically but has the persona to boot as it seems she has sort of has this dry sarcastic charisma. I wish she had a few more scenes which I'll admit is one weak point of the film.
Tabatha despite not in the film very long which I'll admit that's another weak point of the film, I think she's a fun character. She could almost be a resident of Pawnee from the TV show "Parks and Rec" as her character is supposedly a Wican but is most of all just really weird which makes her an outsider. But she does that because she feels like it or likes it which is something I can empathize with. Even like a bit of the chemistry with both Magnus and her which is decent, though I wish both had more scenes together.
Dr. Vader is a fun villainous you love to dislike. Yeah, she's an over the top villain but I'm fine with that I like my villain having high energy. She basically a fascist tyrant that wants to rule the school with an iron fist (literally she's got one). But what makes her stand out even more is the fact that underneath that demeanor of order she is completely insane. From putting up an electric fence to the school turning the school into a penitentiary, trying to make the Erratacators lives (including most others) a living hell for no reason probably just to get a sick kick, let alone that clawed prosthetic hand that is clearly dangerous.
The comedy is solid and memorable, though not all the jokes work some are a little cheesy and stupid. But most of them do which makes them great like that infamous urine testing scene, it's toilet humor (literally) but it's good because it's suggestive and what happens is just fraking hilarious. A few "Star Wars" in jokes, the writer was obviously a "Star Wars" fan (so am I). The frog decetion eating where Stella is just giving grief to a yuppie scumbag. Down to the prom which well is lets just say one no one will forget.
I even like the music soundtrack, this film wasn't called Rock n Roll High School Forever for nothing, rock music is a big part of the film and there are a lot of memorable and fun tracks it's a shame they didn't have a CD or even some of the song to download on Ipod. I really like the theme song "Rock n Roll High School Forever" I think it's very good almost catchy, not quite one of my favorite themes but close. And even some of the songs that the Eradicators sing my favorite Rocksteady. It was surprising the Cory Felman could actually sing and dance I thought he was really solid, he actually turned out to be sort of a triple threat for his acting career, shame he didn't do a musical.
Overall, it's a solid sequel, yeah it's no comedy masterpiece let alone one of the best sequels ever but like any good rock song it's just plain fun and worth a listen.
Rating: 3 stars
I really like the Eradicators band they actually look and feel like an actual rock band and not some generic oh so clean yet oh so bland boy or girl band we've seen one time to many already these days.
This band the Erradicators despite rocking hard are somewhat underdogs as it seems their all kinda of outsiders in a way as their getting downtrodden by yuppie scumbags and unfair authority in the school and don't get enough gigs all the time (despite the fact their clearly talented), but still do what they do best and stick to it no matter what. Their also mischief makers (their not called "The Erradcators" for nothing as they love to play harmless pranks on the school not just for the sake of rebellion but just to get a good laugh. Their goal is a simple one to go out in style as their all spending the last days of senior year. And I like that motive and I think it's one that's kinda non cliché because usual in most films based on music it's always about a band trying to become famous or winning some contest.
The characters are fun and colorful they all have their individual persona's from the Erradicators band, a few supporting characters, to the villains.
Jesse played well by Corey Feldman is solid as the lead rebel of the group, as usual Corey exercises his sly charisma. Magnus is solid, I like that he's a bit of a mischief maker but that he's got a sort of weird side to time, from a scene where he has two lockers which contain lots of random stuff which is enough to make a joke shop.
Namrok is my favorite character despite not in the film much I think is awesome, he literally doesn't talk much in the film he's a man of action and that actor is a really talented martial artist it was really cool seeing him do his moves despite not hitting anyone.
Another favorite character is Stella, the actress that plays her is hot I had kinda a crush on her when I was a kid. Not just physically but has the persona to boot as it seems she has sort of has this dry sarcastic charisma. I wish she had a few more scenes which I'll admit is one weak point of the film.
Tabatha despite not in the film very long which I'll admit that's another weak point of the film, I think she's a fun character. She could almost be a resident of Pawnee from the TV show "Parks and Rec" as her character is supposedly a Wican but is most of all just really weird which makes her an outsider. But she does that because she feels like it or likes it which is something I can empathize with. Even like a bit of the chemistry with both Magnus and her which is decent, though I wish both had more scenes together.
Dr. Vader is a fun villainous you love to dislike. Yeah, she's an over the top villain but I'm fine with that I like my villain having high energy. She basically a fascist tyrant that wants to rule the school with an iron fist (literally she's got one). But what makes her stand out even more is the fact that underneath that demeanor of order she is completely insane. From putting up an electric fence to the school turning the school into a penitentiary, trying to make the Erratacators lives (including most others) a living hell for no reason probably just to get a sick kick, let alone that clawed prosthetic hand that is clearly dangerous.
The comedy is solid and memorable, though not all the jokes work some are a little cheesy and stupid. But most of them do which makes them great like that infamous urine testing scene, it's toilet humor (literally) but it's good because it's suggestive and what happens is just fraking hilarious. A few "Star Wars" in jokes, the writer was obviously a "Star Wars" fan (so am I). The frog decetion eating where Stella is just giving grief to a yuppie scumbag. Down to the prom which well is lets just say one no one will forget.
I even like the music soundtrack, this film wasn't called Rock n Roll High School Forever for nothing, rock music is a big part of the film and there are a lot of memorable and fun tracks it's a shame they didn't have a CD or even some of the song to download on Ipod. I really like the theme song "Rock n Roll High School Forever" I think it's very good almost catchy, not quite one of my favorite themes but close. And even some of the songs that the Eradicators sing my favorite Rocksteady. It was surprising the Cory Felman could actually sing and dance I thought he was really solid, he actually turned out to be sort of a triple threat for his acting career, shame he didn't do a musical.
Overall, it's a solid sequel, yeah it's no comedy masterpiece let alone one of the best sequels ever but like any good rock song it's just plain fun and worth a listen.
Rating: 3 stars
- hellraiser7
- Nov 15, 2015
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Not many people know that there was a sequel made to "Rock 'n' Roll High School", even with fans of the original movie. Seeing this sequel, it doesn't take long watching it to figure out why it isn't better known. To be fair, this looks a lot better than other Roger Corman movies of this period - it had something of a budget. And the movie is directed and acted with a great amount of enthusiasm. But I couldn't warm up to it in the end. It has a sloppy script, with the movie frequently abandoning telling the (thin) story to show us unrelated vignettes. And the music isn't very good, either doing third-rate versions of classic songs or unremarkable new songs (though the song that plays during the opening credits is okay.) Also, Corey Feldman simply can't sing that well. Still, it keeps your attention as to what new kind of craziness will happen next. If you watch it, I recommend you watch it when your expectations are low.
My review was written in May 1991 after watching the movie on Live video cassette.
Lameduck followup to the 1979 drive-in fave is a mechanical exercise in teenage anarchy. Despite a more lavish production than usual for Concorde, "Forever" is merely a video time-killer.
A central raver and troublemaker, Corey Fleldman takes the opportunity to ham it up for the camera, breaking into sub-Michael Jackson dance moves frequently. He's out to preserve the subversive tradition of newly rebuilt Ronald Reagan High.
Feldman's arch nemesis is the school's new vice principal of discipline (Mary Woronov, not doing much with a caricature of storm trooper evil; she also appeared in the '79 film).
Filmmaker Deborah Brock keeps things moving, but her succession of gags isn't funny or original. When in doubt, she throws in a food fight.
Ostensible plot of Feldman gong to great lengts to =lang a gig for his outlawed band the Eradicators is the excuse for a mixture of oldies and new tunes performed for the soundtrack. Feldman's singing is okay, but fans will quikly ire of his posing.
Cast is acceptable but forced to assume stereotypes, such as band guitarist Liane Curtis styled in Winona Ryder mode and pretty substitute teacher Sarah Buxton a chip off Ione Skye's block.
As the school principal, Larry Linville ges lost in the shuffle; role in the original was played by Paul Bartel. Also missing form the original are the Ramones and their music.
Lameduck followup to the 1979 drive-in fave is a mechanical exercise in teenage anarchy. Despite a more lavish production than usual for Concorde, "Forever" is merely a video time-killer.
A central raver and troublemaker, Corey Fleldman takes the opportunity to ham it up for the camera, breaking into sub-Michael Jackson dance moves frequently. He's out to preserve the subversive tradition of newly rebuilt Ronald Reagan High.
Feldman's arch nemesis is the school's new vice principal of discipline (Mary Woronov, not doing much with a caricature of storm trooper evil; she also appeared in the '79 film).
Filmmaker Deborah Brock keeps things moving, but her succession of gags isn't funny or original. When in doubt, she throws in a food fight.
Ostensible plot of Feldman gong to great lengts to =lang a gig for his outlawed band the Eradicators is the excuse for a mixture of oldies and new tunes performed for the soundtrack. Feldman's singing is okay, but fans will quikly ire of his posing.
Cast is acceptable but forced to assume stereotypes, such as band guitarist Liane Curtis styled in Winona Ryder mode and pretty substitute teacher Sarah Buxton a chip off Ione Skye's block.
As the school principal, Larry Linville ges lost in the shuffle; role in the original was played by Paul Bartel. Also missing form the original are the Ramones and their music.