Dead Man On Campus Movie
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Roommate Wanted...For a Limited Time Only
Two students, one, a slacker, and the other, a student on scholarship, find out in their college's charter that if your roomate commits suicide, you get straight As for your grief. They then go looking for the perfect roomate when the student on scholarship starts to fail his classes.
| Tom Everett Scott | Josh Miller |
| Mark-Paul Gosselaar | Cooper Frederickson |
| Poppy Montgomery | Rachel Gillmore |
| Lochlyn Munro | Clifford 'Cliff' O'Malley |
| Randy Pearlstein | Buckley Schrank |
| Corey Page | Matthew 'Matt' Noonan |
| Shelley Malil | Biology Professor |
| Alyson Hannigan | Lucy |
| Mari Morrow | Kristin |
| Dave Ruby | Zeke |
| Mark Carapezza | Hank |
| Jeff Tarpley | Jerry |
| Jason Segel | Kyle |
| Linda Cardellini | Kelly |
| Aeryk Egan | Pickle |
| Alan Cohn |
5.40 out of 10 (4230 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Better than expected
posted on 08 May 2009Much to my surprise, this film actually wasn't bad. In fact, it had some pretty funny moments, which was a mild shock. Things start off particularly well, thanks to some fun opening credits, and the first half was especially enjoyable. Things definitely got a little too silly once the roommates started spending time with the weirdest people on campus, but it was still a fun movie that generally kept me entertained. Both leads played their characters well, the movie has a good pace, and a decent number of the jokes work, so this definitely was a pleasant surprise.
It was terrible
posted on 23 Apr 2009I actually thought that the movie looked good from the ads on tv but I was WRONG, IT WAS TERRIBLE. I'm sorry for anyone who liked it but it was definitely overrated. Except for Mark Paul Gosselaar and Lochlyn Monroe the rest of the cast did not do a good job of acting. Actually, Tom Everett Scott's role should have been casted to someone else because he stunk up the whole movie. The story line itself was a stupid subject but with the right actors it might have turned out right, like There's Something About Mary. However, because of bad casting, the movie was nothing like There's Something About Mary. It wasn't very funny or interesting. Even the beginning credits and opening scene almost made me get up and leave. I thought it was the dumbest and most boring way to open up a movie. It was a cute idea, but it wasn't done right.
Name is Cliff, brother of Joe.....
posted on 06 Apr 2009I recently bought this dvd after years of wishing that I had it. I remember it being better, but it is still pretty good. The "roomates" are funnier than the main guys (Tom and Mark). I gave it three stars because it cost more than a lot of my other dvds and could have been better. All-in-all it is a funny dark comedy worth watching.
It didn't let me down.
posted on 15 Dec 2008I really liked Dead Man on Campus. I don't know why people say is terrible cause it was great. I laughed a lot in this movie.Both Tom Everet Scott and Mark Paul Gosselar acted well.It was good to see Mark Paul Gosselar in a movie because I hadn't seen him in anything since Saved by the Bell ended(Of course the first generation). The plot is cool and I really liked that guy that was humping everything, he was really funny.I don't know why this movie is rated R if it doesn't have sex, no drugs and no bad language. What the hell is these people's problem? Do they have to put everything rated R? Every single movie now is rated R in the States.The beginning of the movie is kind of dumb but then it gets better. I didn't regret watching this movie.
Excellent movie
posted on 01 Nov 2008This is a great comedy. I watched it several times already and i like every single episode in that movie. I think Mark-Paul (Zack Morris) played great. If you were in college in your life, you will definetly like this movie. It's gonna bring all the memories back. You will not regret you bought it (or watched it). I hope there would be more movies like that.
There when you need it
posted on 13 Jul 2008The first time I saw this movie, I thought it was cool but wasn't really in the mood to appreciate it much. Knowing this, I rented it with my girlfriend who is absolutely hilarious to hang out with. Usually I'm not a big mindless comedy sort of person, but as the two leads zig zagged across the moonlight field, black coats flailing behind them, I found myself positively in tears. Its a great movie when you need a laugh, and is sure to pick you up from any mood. "I garantee it!"
At First it Appears to Be Stupid But...
posted on 13 Jun 2008It actually is a smartly written biting satire on American college life. Good ol' Zack from TVs "Saved By the Bell" is going to fail all his classes unless his roomate commits suicide. Sounds silly, but the college has a rule about such things. One problem. Where to find such a roomate who wants to kill himself? Lots of sophomoric laughs (ala "American Pie") and a great deal of dark comedy twist around each other in this college tale. Think of it as "Saved By the Bell: The College Years" if it were written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and was on Fox. Great comedy that should not be missed.
"Man this is classic."
posted on 06 Jun 2008Picture the scene, a quiet straight A student from a small town in Indiana, meets a loud beer drinking weed smoking toilet cleaner. Obviously they become best friends, so close in fact that many think they are gay (there is a great scene in the bushes "Cooper, they probably thought we were making out back here." The toilet cleaner leads the straight A student astray and the bob's your uncle he fails his exams, and struggles to keep his scholarship. Cue another hilarious scene in the pub with the "Some people eat bugs. Ergh!" man, and they find out that if their roommate commits suicide - automatic A's. Cue hilarity as they try to find the perfect roommate to push over the edge. From the goth who laughs (**scandal**) and Buckly Schrank who thinks Bill gates wants to steal the other half of his brain (half of it went a Newark airport) But the stage is stolen by Lochlyn Munroe as Clifford O Malley, a psycho! ("His name is Cliff, brother of Joe, he's got him some crack, he wants him some ho!")
A great title sequence and an excellent soundtrack, this film has it all. Big stars such as Mark Paul, Tom and Alyson [Hannigan] are vastly overshadowed by the virtual unknowns who play their hapless victims, Corey's 'sperm' is haunting.A brilliant film. I give it just what Josh needs, no not a bong hit, no not a study buddy, no not a jemmy (classic) 4 a+++! WE SHOULD NEVER HAVE GOTTEN HIGH IN BOSTON. CAN I SMELL A PIG?
Very funny very entertaining and very watchable.
posted on 06 Jun 2008Very funny very entertaining and very watchable, the script is brilliant and the acting is great but a few points in the film were silly but I guess it was'nt meant to be a serious film. Mark-Paul Gosselarr and Tom Everett Scott were a great team I hope to see them team up again in the future. It's basicly about two room mates who's grades are way below par and the symesster is drawing closer so they plot to get a room mate to kill himself so they will be awarded grades of the highest standards,The dead man's clause.
Quite Amusing
posted on 22 May 2008Although this comedy is one of those dumb comedies that is usually hated by critics, is does have a number of funny and even irrevent moments. While it is quite forgettable and it could have been funnier, Dead Man on Campus passes as a satisfying night on video, and is worth the rental fee.PLOT: 5
ACTING: 5 SCRIPT: 5
DIRECTION: 6 TECHNICAL ASPECTS: 6OVERALL: 5.5
I love this movie!!
posted on 01 May 2008I must have seen this movie a hundred times, and it just keeps getting better and better. The acting isn't that great but that should not matter if you're only watching it to have a good time. If you're into crazy/stupid/silly comedies then this is definitely one that should be on your list. Trust me, i know what i'm talking about. ;)
ABSOLUTE LAUGHS!
posted on 08 Jun 2009Thomas Everett Scott and Marc Paul Gossalar(the guy who plays Zack off the Saved by the Bell tv series)made me laugh constantly throughout the movie. IF YOU ARE IN COLLEGE RIGHT NOW,YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS MOVIE! You will wish that everything in it was true!