Dead Man on Campus Reviews

1998

Rated:
70
from 78 members

Josh and Cooper are two roommates: Josh is the studious type, Cooper's the nothing-succeeds-like-excess guy - a lifestyle that rubs off on Josh and soon has them both in danger of flunking out. But there's a catch: a clause in the school charter that awards A's to students who suffer the trauma of a room-mate's suicide. So Josh .. Read more

Starring	Tom Everett Scott, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Poppy Montgomery, Lochlyn Munro
Director	Alan Cohn
Genres	Comedy

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Critics' reviews (2) of Dead Man on Campus
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Dead Man's Curve told the wickedly black story of two students plotting to use a roommate's suicide to pass their exams. Dead Man on Campus is essentially a lighter version of the same story. Pitched at a young teen audience, this has Tom Everett Scott and Mark-Paul Gosselaar on the verge of being kicked out of school because of low grades. When they discover a clause in the school constitution saying they will get automatic A's if a roommate commits suicide, they set about finding a suitably depressed person to share with — a task that turns out to be more difficult than they imagined. It's amiably played, but Alan Cohn's direction lacks bite.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Limp comedy that is too eager not to offend, and so fails to come to terms with its subject-matter.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Dead Man on Campus
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

Fantastic Film

I dont normally review but I feel you guys need another opinion other than the unhelpful one!

This has got to be one of my all times faves, classic college humour at its best, and a decent storyline to boot. Theres loads of funny quote's to take from this, check out cliff o malleys! When this finally gets the UK release it warrants!!!! You really will not be disappointed.
- - A customer from Huddersfield
  - Posted 01 Aug 2005 16:38
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Another goofy but enjoyable teen movie

I first saw this film on satellite TV several years ago. It was a random watch, but I found it to be quite funny. It helps that I have a broad sense of humour and get on alright with most movies even though they may not always be of the highest quality.

This was genuinely funny if you like toilet humour, where you will discover a new definition for the word 'junk'. The plot is simple and silly but it's not the sort of film that is supposed to be ground-breaking. Just watch it as escapism from dreary, rainy Britain.

Fans of Alyson Hannigan will be glad to know that she's in this film too.

I wish they'd hurry up and release it as I wanna watch it again.
- - DunK from Horley, Surrey
  - Posted 15 Aug 2005 20:29
Brilliant

Saw the film years ago from my friend who recorded it from TV. We watched this film many times over. A few years ago i struggled to find a dvd of it. managed to get an american copy and had to buy a multiregion dvd player just to play it.

Love the film, very funny with some memorable catchphrases and lines. Many good actors who you should atleast recognise.

If you like the likes of American pie and such you will like this, college humour with abit of a twist. Definately one of my favourite films of all time completely love it
- - Wolfie13x from Lisburn
  - Posted 13 Jul 2008 20:20
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Brilliant

Saw the film years ago from my friend who recorded it from TV. We watched this film many times over. A few years ago i struggled to find a dvd of it. managed to get an american copy and had to buy a multiregion dvd player just to play it.

Love the film, very funny with some memorable catchphrases and lines. Many good actors who you should atleast recognise.

If you like the likes of American pie and such you will like this, college humour with abit of a twist. Definately one of my favourite films of all time completely love it
- - Wolfie13x from Lisburn
  - Posted 13 Jul 2008 20:20

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

Fantastic Film

I dont normally review but I feel you guys need another opinion other than the unhelpful one!

This has got to be one of my all times faves, classic college humour at its best, and a decent storyline to boot. Theres loads of funny quote's to take from this, check out cliff o malleys! When this finally gets the UK release it warrants!!!! You really will not be disappointed.
- - A customer from Huddersfield
  - Posted 01 Aug 2005 16:38
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Another goofy but enjoyable teen movie

I first saw this film on satellite TV several years ago. It was a random watch, but I found it to be quite funny. It helps that I have a broad sense of humour and get on alright with most movies even though they may not always be of the highest quality.

This was genuinely funny if you like toilet humour, where you will discover a new definition for the word 'junk'. The plot is simple and silly but it's not the sort of film that is supposed to be ground-breaking. Just watch it as escapism from dreary, rainy Britain.

Fans of Alyson Hannigan will be glad to know that she's in this film too.

I wish they'd hurry up and release it as I wanna watch it again.
- - DunK from Horley, Surrey
  - Posted 15 Aug 2005 20:29
Brilliant

Saw the film years ago from my friend who recorded it from TV. We watched this film many times over. A few years ago i struggled to find a dvd of it. managed to get an american copy and had to buy a multiregion dvd player just to play it.

Love the film, very funny with some memorable catchphrases and lines. Many good actors who you should atleast recognise.

If you like the likes of American pie and such you will like this, college humour with abit of a twist. Definately one of my favourite films of all time completely love it
- - Wolfie13x from Lisburn
  - Posted 13 Jul 2008 20:20
2 out of 14 people found this review helpful

AWFUL!!

How was this a comedy?

It was not funny in any way!

I managed to watch about an hour, but that was it.

It did not make me laugh once.

Total Crap!
- - Michael from England
  - Posted 27 Jul 2005 23:08

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Critics' reviews (2)
Dead Man's Curve told the wickedly black story of two students plotting to use a roommate's suicide to pass their exams. Dead Man on Campus is essentially a lighter version of the same story. Pitched at a young teen audience, this has Tom Everett Scott and Mark-Paul Gosselaar on the verge of being kicked out of school because of low grades. When they discover a clause in the school constitution saying they will get automatic A's if a roommate commits suicide, they set about finding a suitably depressed person to share with — a task that turns out to be more difficult than they imagined. It's amiably played, but Alan Cohn's direction lacks bite.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Limp comedy that is too eager not to offend, and so fails to come to terms with its subject-matter.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006

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  Josh and Cooper are two roommates: Josh is the studious type, Cooper's the nothing-succeeds-like-excess guy - a lifestyle that rubs off on Josh and soon has them both in danger of flunking out. But there's a catch: a clause in the school charter that awards A's to students who suffer the trauma of ...