Camp counsellor Tripper (Murray) is a John Belushi clone whose 'charisma' dominates the film's standard wackiness and sentimental story (of a kid who doesn't fit).
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06/24/06
Meatballs (1979)
74 %
Reviews Counted: 27 Fresh: 20 Rotten:7 Average Rating: 6.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins
Synopsis: Bill Murray stars as Tripper, the nutty leader (and trainer) of a motley crew of camp counselors. But Tripper proves to be more than just a wild and wacky leader, as he takes a special interest in Rudy, an insecure camper. Thought for the day: "It Just Doesn't Matter!" Directed by Ivan Reitman,... [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Bill Murray, Harvey Atkin, Kate Lynch, Russ Banham, Kristine DeBell
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Turning in a fine, controlled performance, Murray firmly establishes his 'goofy man who cares' typecasting, subsequently developed in numerous 80s movies.
05/24/03
Top Critic
Bill Murray is the only reason to see this film. His high energy and sensitive acting abilities take this cliche film out of the ordinary and give it the style that did not appear in the script or the direction.
07/24/07
Top Critic
It's difficult to come up with a more cliche situation for a summer pic than a summer camp, where all the characters and plot turns are readily imaginable. That makes director Ivan Reitman's accomplishment all the more noteworthy.
07/24/07
Top Critic
...ultimately just not able to live up to its inexplicable reputation as a minor cult classic.
06/23/07
Murray has been funnier and far more authoritative during his career, but he was never this joyfully floppy again. Meatballs is the crowning of his doofus glory and a great testament to his once improvisational appeal.
06/04/07
you don't mind the lack of structure, especially since it's delivered by a good-natured and good-humored young cast
05/14/07
Meatballs works because Bill Murray's talents as an actor and comedian.
01/27/04
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