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Better Off Dead - DVD

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After his girlfriend (Amanda Wyss) ditches him for a boorish ski jock, Lane (John Cusack) decides that suicide is the only answer. However, his increasingly inept attempts bring him only more agony and embarrassment. Filled with the wildest teen nightmares, a family you can't help but identify with and a host of wonderful comic characters, Savage Steve Holland's writing/directorial debut is a masterful look at those painfully funny teen years. (1985) Running time 97 minutes.

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    Comedy
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    After his girlfriend (Amanda Wyss) ditches him for a boorish ski jock, Lane (John Cusack) decides that suicide is the only answer. However, his increasingly inept attempts bring him only more agony and embarrassment. Filled with the wildest teen nightmares, a family you can't help but identify with and a host of wonderful comic characters, Savage Steve Holland's writing/directorial debut is a masterful look at those painfully funny teen years. (1985) Running time 97 minutes.
    Title
    Better Off Dead
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    DVD
    MPAA Rating
    PG
    Studio
    Paramount
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 159 reviews

99% would recommend to a friend

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A classic

    This film is a masterfully-executed absurdist film. Cusack is incredible as the teenager half-existing as he stumbles through the strange but meaningful world he lives in. It’s absurd, but speaks truth to certain parts of existence. An 80’s classic that stands with the best of them.

    This review is from Better Off Dead - BLU-RAY

    Posted by Regards

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    John Cusak's best movie still

    This is and will always be one of my all time favorite movies. Seen 100 times and I'll see it 100 more. If you haven't and like John Cusak I highly recommend this movie. One the all time 80's greats.

    This review is from Better Off Dead - BLU-RAY

    Posted by WillieB303

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality, just as hilarious as i remember

    It was jice seing this movie again. The humor has aged well :-)

    This review is from Better Off Dead - BLU-RAY

    Posted by Vixolux

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One funny flick

    Get ready to laugh, great comedy I totally dig this movie,

    This review is from Better Off Dead - BLU-RAY

    Posted by Bestmomas

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better Off Dead

    This to me is one of John Cusack's best movies. It is a great comedy and have enjoyed it since when I first saw it over 20 years ago. Movie soundtrack is great too!

    This review is from Better Off Dead - BLU-RAY

    Posted by Pete60

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