Movies that "dare to be stupid"

When I found out about the Stupid Movie Tour that was going to take place this month, I just had to get on board! I've enjoyed reading about everyone's choices and coming up with my own. Originally, I just had one movie in mind, but then I thought about a few others and didn't want to neglect them. So I will share a little bit about each one, along with a fun video clip or trailer. Enjoy!

Teen Witch

Something came to mind recently that made me think of this movie and brought back a slew of fun memories. Teen Witch is about Louise (played by Blake Lively's half-sister, Robyn), a girl who is pretty, but shy and not fashionable, so she's practically invisible. Then she learns that she's a witch and she uses her powers to help herself fit in at her school, learning some important lessons along the way. Not only is Teen Witch a movie, but it's also a musical! Of course, the music is super cheesy as is expected with late 80s films. (My friend and I would randomly sing "I Like Boys" while getting ready for dance class.) There's a hilarious scene involving this teacher who is always mean to Louise. I don't even want to say any more as to not spoil the fun. I think the main reason I liked this movie is that it spoke to my fantasy of becoming popular. Oh, how I wished I had magical powers so that I could get the jacket of my favorite rock star, which would be used to make me the most popular girl (see video below). I just thought life would be so much easier that way. However, I like the lesson she learned after becoming popular and almost losing her best friend, who looked very similar to one of my closest friends. I think her friend forgave her since she gave her special rapping powers earlier in the movie. Oh yeah, and Zelda Rubinstein from Poltergeist has a special role.




Grandma's Boy

This was actually the first movie that came to mind when I heard about this blog tour. I knew I definitely wanted to write about it. My husband and I saw it for the first time in 2006 and we couldn't stop laughing. We've seen it again since then. Sometimes, we'll just randomly quote lines from it. I think this is the only time I've seen Allen Covert in a starring role. And I'm surprised he only plays bit parts or secondary roles in other movies (my favorite being "10 Second Tom" in 50 First Dates). He's really funny and adorable as Alex, the video game programmer who has to move in with his grandma. Playing an equally funny secondary role as Alex's best friend, Jeff, is Nick Swardson, whom my husband and I only like because he played Terry on Reno 911. Anyway, there are a lot of really funny moments and quirky characters. The villain of the story is socially inept and talks like a robot all the time. Linda Cardellini is cute as Alex's potential love interest. Doris Roberts, Shirley Jones, and Shirley Knight are the icing on the comedy cake though. I think Grandma's Boy even inspired my husband to design his own video game. Given that this is a Happy Madison production, you know you're in for a treat. Check out the trailer:




UHF

Before Michael Richards was Kramer and Fran Drescher was the nanny, they starred along with Long Duk Dong in a classic late-80s comedy that takes TV to a whole new level. And best of all, it stars the one...the only...WEIRD AL! (Hence my subject line.) I can watch this movie over and over and laugh each time, as well as quote most of the lines along with it. There are great lines and puns ("Badgers? We don't need no stinkin' badgers!"), as well as hilarious parodies, such as the Beverly Hillbillies version of "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits.

Really though, all the reason to watch this movie is right here:




Good Burger

"Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger. Can I take your order?" 

I first saw this movie when I was in college. The previews made it look pretty, um, cheesy. (My friend would even imitate Ed dancing around in the milkshake machine.) However, for a dollar at the second run theater, I figured it couldn't hurt to try it out. And you know what? I actually enjoyed it! It was funny with lots of slapstick moments, as well as an interesting plot. It's about this teen, Dexter, played by Kenan Thompson (who is now on SNL). He has to work at a burger joint to make money so he can pay back his neighbor, played by Sinbad. He's hoping to just do his job each day and get out of there. However, Ed, played by Kel Mitchell (who--kind of--disappeared after this movie), makes this more difficult by always getting underfoot and being his quirky and goofy self. (He's so convincing in his role that the New York Times thought he was a real fast food chain employee). Then he invents a sauce that gives them a huge boost in business, much to the chagrin of this more modern burger place across the street (along the lines of Fuddrucker's), run by the evil Kurt. Overall, it's a story about friendship and teamwork. Linda Cardellini (mentioned earlier for Grandma's Boy) even plays a small role in this movie before she became famous for Freaks and Geeks. I saw Good Burger again a few years ago and still found it just as funny and endearing as I did 16 years ago. I'm even excited to show it to my kids someday.

Check out this trailer and then "consider yourself tomatoed!"


What is your favorite stupid movie? Please share in the comments.

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