Rotten
As directed by James Frawley, the film has only two passable gags.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Fraternity Vacation
Astronomy major Wendell Tvedt has studied galaxies, charted planets and pondered the universe. But in Palm Springs, he'll encounter his first full moon.
1985 · 1h 34m · R
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
James Frawley
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Fraternity Vacation
Overview
A nerd gains the friendship of two of his frat brothers when his dad offers them his condo for the week in Palm Springs, and also offers the fraternity a hot tub and jacuzzi if they can help his son find a girl. They meet two guys from a rival fraternity, and make a bet on who can nail the Designated Babe first.
Director and cast
- James Frawley Director
- Stephen Geoffreys as Wendell Tvedt
- Sheree J. Wilson as Ashley Taylor
- Cameron Dye as Joe Gillespie
- Leigh McCloskey as Charles "Chas" Lawlor III
- Tim Robbins as Larry "Mother" Tucker
- Matt McCoy as J.C. Springer
- Amanda Bearse as Nicole Ferret
- John Vernon as Chief Ferret
- Nita Talbot as Mrs. Ferret
- Barbara Crampton Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Rotten
Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against dumb sex comedies. All I object to is the fact that "Fraternity Vacation" is playing with half a deck -- the male half. The men are the characters and the women are the objects.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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