Movie review - "Revenge of the Nerds" (1984) ***

I loved it when a kid and it still holds up OK. Robert Carradine really lifts the film as the ever confident aspiring party nerd who with more cautious friend Anthony Edwards helps lead a bunch of nerds to triumph. Many strong moments – nerd in the gym, installing cameras in the girl’s house, the party with the Mus, a wonderful climactic moment using "We Are the Champions" (indeed, there's a soundtrack to die for including "Thriller", "Mission Impossible"... was it just cheaper back in the day or did they waste all their budget on music?). Three sequels – three too many. Solid support from Booger, Lamar, the little kid, etc.