Nostalgic black and white photos of
sorority/fraternity "good old days" provide a
splendid backdrop to title credits. Unfortunately,
the production nose-dives into the sewer-like living
conditions and mentalities of the
beer&babes-minded frat boys of KOK. The
introduction plays purposely revolting to provide
high contrast to the "better" part of the film.
However, nearly a full act of humorless jokes and
gags is a high price to pay for such leverage.
That said, as soon as the three top slugs at KOK
are kicked out of their own frat, concoct a plan to
dress as women, and pledge to Delta Omicron Gamma
(DOG), the film actually soars. You'd never have
guessed by the first 10 minutes, but "Sorority Boys"
is a pretty darned good flick.
Though it wasn't part of the plan, these three
bumbling boys learn firsthand the hardships and
disrespect women on campus face on a daily basis.
Eventually, the boys take off their dresses to
discover they've become men.
Anyway, if you're up for the crude, the fart jokes
and the like, don't worry ... despite the wholesome
education, there's still plenty of sex, drugs, rock
& roll, and out & out outrageousness to
prompt out loud laughter. You'll love the scene where
Harland Williams (dressed as a girl) cleans the
sorority sink. He pulls a greasy string of hair and
scum out of the drain, so grossed out is he that he
staggers backward and caws like Chewbacca. If you
like him here, check out "Rocket Man." (You won't
stop laughing.)
Though certainly opting for comedy over
seriousness, the film does make solid points out of
the madness. I particularly enjoyed Adam's angry
reaction to an enlightenment surely destined to
destroy his indulgent way of life. Quite unique and
tasty.
If you like silly little tag jokes tacked onto the
end of a film ... stay for the end of the credits.
Were the first 10 minutes not just raunchy, but also
funny, I'd have given this film an A-. I enjoyed
it.
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