Meatballs 4 (Special Edition) (Blu-ray)
(Corey Feldman, Jack Nance, and Sarah Douglas, et al / Blu-ray / NR / (1992) 2026 / MVD Rewind Collection)
Overview: When the wealthy and scheming Monica Shavetts (Sarah Douglas, Superman II) intends to buy Camp Lakeview and turn it into a golf course, owner Neil Peterson (Jack Nance) hires the young and spunky Ricky Wade (Corey Feldman, The Lost Boys) to handle the situation.
Ricky has a bold idea: He wants the summer camp’s waterskiing team to compete with Monica’s rival team from Camp Twin Oaks. The showdown will determine Camp Lakeview’s future, and the underhanded Monica will stop at nothing to win.
Blu-ray Verdict: First up, and admittedly I like cheesy movies. But this movie is HILARIOUS. It is a no brainer full of laughs and great cheesy moments. The characters remind you a least a little about each group of people you went to school with. Depending on what side of the fence you were it will change your view of this movie. I love it when the jocks lose, the goofball wins and the nerd gets the girl. The water-ski competition is amusing and you feel the silly excitement as the plot (yes, it has one) gets underway.
As for that plot, well, the story is pretty simple as Ricky Wade (Corey Feldman) is hired by a camp owner (Jack Nance) who finds his business falling apart due to a rival camp. Wade’s main goal is to win a water sports contest but soon the stakes are higher than normal. Again, if you’re looking for something smart then look elsewhere. I’ve always enjoyed watching this film because it’s just so childish and so bad in so many ways that I can’t help but laugh at it and have a rollicking good time.
Feldman is clearly the perfect choice for this guy as he can be stuck up and deliver smart lines like no one else. Fans of his will enjoy watching him here and while the performance isn’t Oscar-worthy it’s at least good enough for this type of film. Nance comes across with a maniac performance that is so goofy and over-the-top that you can’t help but love it.
The supporting cast fit their roles just fine for what it’s worth. The comedy is all very childish with the typical sex and fart jokes, but we’ve also got the fat guy no one likes - but, of course, he’s going to prove to be a winner by the end. MEATBALLS 4 is a just a cheap sex comedy but it made me laugh SO HARD!
Bonus Features:
High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 1.85:1 aspect ratio
Audio: LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Optional English Subtitles
NEW! Interview with Writer / Director Bob Logan
Original Theatrical Trailer (SD)
Reversible Artwork
Collectible Mini-Poster
Slipcover is limited to the first pressing only. Subsequent pressings will not include the slipcover
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