Revenge of the Nerds (1984)

What might seem like an innocent and lighthearted comedy actually has its share of problematic aspects. The nerds, who are positioned as the underdogs, take a troubling turn when they engage in voyeurism and photograph a group of sorority girls in various states of undress. These images are then distributed among their peers.

Nevertheless, it’s evident that the resilience of the nerds is hard to underestimate. The movie experienced moderate success at the box office, and even in today’s more socially conscious climate, it maintains a respectable 70% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It appears that attempts to outsmart the nerds have proven to be quite challenging. Perhaps there’s better fortune in store for the next endeavor.

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