Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever (1991) User Reviews (23)

Not a patch on the original film.

[Hey_Sweden · 5/10 · 16 December 2019]

The iconic rock 'n' roll comedy of 40 years ago got a belated sequel with this uninspired bit of mayhem. Corey Feldman, at his most obnoxious, plays Jessie Davis, lead singer of a band called the Eradicators. When they're not pulling pranks, they're cranking out their so-so tunes. Then they have to deal with a new VP of Discipline at Ronald Reagan High: the tyrannical D. Vadar (har, har), played by cult actress Mary Woronov.

This viewer would have liked to have enjoyed this a bit more. As it is, it aims hards for the same sense of chaos and anarchy created by the first movie, but falls short. It simply wasn't very funny, at least not to this viewer. It's got lots of energy, but it's energy used to service an underwhelming script (by director Deborah Brock, who'd previously helmed another sequel for her boss Roger Corman, "Slumber Party Massacre II"). It also doesn't have the same sort of hip appeal; it can't boast the presence of a popular band like the Ramones. (Although it *does* feature a musical cameo by Mojo Nixon.) The soundtrack isn't entirely terrible; there is at least a groovy title theme song by Canadian rock band The Pursuit of Happiness.

The main appeal lies in watching the enchanting Woronov basically rehash her character from the 1979 film. She gives this fiendish antagonist plenty of goofy and quirky flair. It's clear director Brock encouraged much of her cast to be as cheesy and campy as possible. Certainly, Jessies' pals and bandmates are an interesting bunch: Liane Curtis ("Critters 2"), Evan Richards ("Society"), Steven Ho ("Mortal Kombat"), and Patrick Malone ("Grand Canyon"). It's fun to see Jason Lively of "European Vacation" and "Night of the Creeps" fame cast against type as a smarmy preppie jerk. Michael Cerveris ('Fringe') is amusing as he inherits the role of Eaglebauer, but he WON'T make you forget Clint Howard. And Larry Linville of 'M*A*S*H' fame gets very little to do as the timid principal.

Fortunately, this does lead to an admittedly bravura finale that does recall the ending of the original feature.

I would recommend people just revisit the first "Rock 'n' Roll High School" instead.

Five out of 10.

What??

[13Funbags · 1/10 · 20 October 2018]

The only interesting thing about this movie is that the only returning actor plays a different character who is exactly the same as her original character. Feldman's Michael Jackson impersonation and his terrible band playing 40 year old pop songs was not a joke. That's their sad attempt at musical credibility. I would have rather seen Corey Haim go to real high school.

Hey, look- it's Mojo Nixon!

[Sai-Ken · 22 November 1999]

This is far from the best movie- but you can't help but like it way more then you should. A lot of aspects go nowhere (what's up with Tabitha?) and most of the gags have been done elsewhere, but the appliance worship kills me dead every time. Having been a lot like the heroes while I was in highschool probably helps too- unless you ever honestly wanted juvenile revenge on the homecoming queen, you're probably not going to care much for the movie. But hey, it's got an over enthusiastic Mojo Nixon. What more do you really need?

Who OK'd this movie?

[techlite17-1 · 2/10 · 8 June 2005]

I bought this movie at a truck stop for 2.99 when I was in high school. I don't even remember why. Upon returning home, I watched it, and was very disappointed. The tape now resides at my ex girlfriend's along with "Hol Grail". Anyway, on to the movie.

The concept of the movie has been used, but we are given a brief explanation at the beginning as to WHY things are the way they are. It's explained that the students burned down the old Ronald Reagan High School. I guess that's plausible, but would you let those same kids back into the new one? Well it was the early 90's....

Then we meet our protagonists. Jesse Davis is Cory Feldman with a seagull haircut, and his cardboard, paper thing character buddies. None of these characters are ever expanded on, and in some laughingly bad parts, are stereotyped to no end. We get the token black guy, the token minority Asian guy, the angry at the world female, and that weird guy who I'd like to forget. The story is simple, the principal can't control the students and sends for help in the form of Doctor Vadar (gee if that's not a blatant rip off I don't know what is), a disciplinarian in all black, who at first you can't even tell is a woman.

In the meantime, that whacky gang led by Cory Feldman (doing his best to simultaneously channel Michael Jackson, Tony Hawk and Vanillca Ice/MC Hammer) finds time to rig a contest for their band named the Eradicators, a small side plot that isn't expanded upon, and in one of the strangest scenes ever in movie history, worship large appliances. Now I'm not an expert, or maybe I dozed off, but I don't see any reason why a bunch of high school kids would pay money (as was done in the movie), to worship an antique refrigerator. Maybe I should have had a few more shots of Jose Cuervo and I may have understood it. The scene lasts for a good 5 minutes too. It's not even really mentioned again, it's like they just threw it in as some kind of practical joke, although it wasn't that funny, just kind of eerie. There's a few scenes like this and to be honest, they could have been put into the movie in any order and it wouldn't have disturbed the plot at all.

If not for having gaping maws of plot holes, cardboard cut out characters, cheesy dialogue, and well, just bad sidetracks of the main story, it'd be a decent film. I gave it a 2, because 1 is reserved for things like Jack Frost 2, and other movies that don't have anyone in them we've heard of. At least we know who Cory Feldman is. If you get a chance, buy it, don't rent it, because it's worth about as much as the rental price (probably less).

Corey feldman: how low can you go?

[samax_89 · 1/10 · 12 July 2010]

An earlier reviewer mentioned how this movie derailed corey feldman's up until then promising career,but judging by his decision to sign up to this turkey,it was inevitable anyway.Thats not to say that 'rock'n roll...' is anyway forgivable or redeemable,it's just you cant blame the movie for the 'star's' participation.

First up 'RNRHSF' is the kinda movie even steve guttenberg would have baulked at,even whilst in the throes of his career slump. Secondly there's absolutely no reason for this sequel's existence in the first place, i mean the beauty of the first film was it joyfull dumbness and spontaneity,that kind of off the cuff guerrilla comedy does'nt successfully lend itself to a sequel.Its of the moment for the moment.Anyone who spent more than a second wondering what happened to the school after the first film ended really needs to get out more.

This is truly a dire movie experience that makes 'ernest goes to school' look like 'the godfather',any teen movie that features an well past school age looking cast peforming songs from the 50's in a 1990's setting and then aiming it at the youth market is doomed to failure from the start,the script,acting and direction just bury it even further.A thoroughly wretched film all told.

Movie that killed Corey Feldman's career

[culwin · 3/10 · 19 September 1999]

One half of the Corey duo goes solo for this totally lame movie about a bunch of teens at R&R (Ronald Reagan) High School. The Breakfast Club this is not. Nothing in this movie is intelligent, cool, or funny. It is not even "so bad it's funny", it's just BAD.

Notice how Corey Feldman actually had some sort of respectable career going before this movie in such films as "The Goonies" and "The Lost Boys". After this film, however, we get such winners as "Last Resort". Sad to say, but even "Last Resort" is a step above this movie.

HATE

[BandSAboutMovies · 1/10 · 19 September 2023]

I love Rock 'n' Roll High School inversely to how much I dislike this movie.

Maybe I'm too old and it's too loud, but the kids in this movie aren't fun and rebellious. They're actually annoying and that kind of makes me sad.

Blame is to be laid at the feet of Jesse Davis, the lead singer of the Eradicators and the leader of the rebellious kids who defy authority by blowing up toilets. He hangs with Mag (Evan Richards) and critiques his burps. Richards was hired because he looked like Corey Haim and, well, they could have just hired Corey Haim.

When he isn't singing like Michael Jackson or opining like an expert on everything, Jesse is trying to pick up a new music teaching named Rita (Sarah G. Buxton) which doesn't feel high school cool, it feels like pressure on his end and oh yeah, she's an adult older than him and that's illegal.

The rest of the band is sax player Jones (Patrick Malone) and really, I hate bands that have dedicated sax players. They also have a karate kicking bass player named narock (Steven Ho) and Stella, the only female member, guitarist and also only reason to watch this movie - with one upcoming exception - who is played by Liane Curtis, who always is the sidekick in these movies. For evidence, watch Sixteen Candles. Is it any surrpise she became a Girlfriend from Hell? Also: Her father is Jack Curtis, who directed, produced, shot and edited The Flesh Eaters and did the dubbing for everything from Speed Racer (he was Pops Racer and Inspector Detector), Gamera the Invincble and Planet of the Vampires to Prince of Space and Mothra vs. Godzilla. Sadly, he died at the age of 40 because he was allergic to penecillin and there was no other treatment for his pnuemonia.

The other reason to watch is, of course, Mary Woronov, who plays Dr. Vadar, the new Vice Principal who can remove her hand and replace it with a metal claw or a whip. Also: Rob Zombie had to have seen this movie, as the witch Tabatha is played by Brynn Horrocks. In The Lords of Salem, she plays one of the first witches of Salem, Mary Webster.

It's directed and written by Deborah Bock, which is a disappointment, as I love her Slumber Party Massacre II. It starts on Rock 'n' Roll High School Day, which honours the day in the first film where the students blew up Vince Lombardi High. But there are no Ramones here - don't your parents know that you're Ramones? - just posters of them randomly. Principal McGee returns, but it's not Paul Bartel. Instead it's Larry Linville. Eaglebauer also comes back, but instead of Clint Howard, it's Michael Cerveris.

Well, Dee Dee is on the soundtrack. And the part with Mojo Nixon as the Spirit of Rock 'n Roll is kind of cute. It's not Mojo's best role - that would be Toad in Super Mario Brothers - but he does elevate the proceedings.

But Corey Feldman playing 50s classics as 90s versions is not Joey showing up in Riff Randell's bedroom to sing "I Want You Around." Speaking of music, the soundtrack is all over the place with The Pursuit of Happiness, Thompson Twins, The Divinyls, Eleven, Tackhead, The Ventures and, as you imagined, Corey Feldman & The Eradicators. SBK was going to release the soundtrack but supposedly Feldman's rehab stint put them off, because all record labels are against rock stars getting off drugs.

In his book Coreyography - ugh - Feldman writes about how he was a heroin user during filming and came to set with heroin residue dripping from his nose. When a stage hand discretely brought it to his attention, Feldman and turned it into an angry scene, claiming the stuff under his nose was from an engine he was fixing.

Sequel not equal, but still entertaining

[metalrox_2000 · 7/10 · 11 March 2011]

In 1978, an epic comedy film starring the Ramones, and not to mention the still beautiful PJ Soles, Rock N Roll High School was made. It centered around a young girl (Soles) and her dream to bring the Ramones to loosen up her uptight school. It worked, ending in Soles blowing up the school at the end.

Flash forward several years. Ronald Reagan High is led by an inept principal (Played in a too small of role by the great, late Larry Linville), and a celebration of Rock N' Roll High School day just happens to occur when a review board is on campus to over see the school.

Principal McGhee gets replaced by the cold hearted Dr. Vadar (played to perfection by b horror film star Mary Moronov). This time, instead of being led by the spunky Soles, the school is led by Jesse Davis (Feldman) who's band plays 1950's covers.

Jesse is joined by his band, Mag, Namrok, Jones, and Stella (Liane Curtis, who is frightening and sexy at the same time). Jesse and his band gets booted from being able to play the prom, and are replaced by a talentless band called zillion kisses. The squares are seemingly ahead when Jesse and the band vow to steal the prom. All the time this is going on, Jesse is trying to romance an attractive new teacher named Rita.

Goes without saying that in the end, Jesse and his band beat the squares, his gets Rita, and the school is exploded when Dr. Vadar crashes her car into the electrical room.

The film is full of many funny scenes, one of the best where Jones, Mag, and Namrok sneak apple juice into a drug test. They pour the apple juice into the cups, and then pretend to have "confused" their pee. They do a taste test of the "pee", much to the disgust of Vadar's guards.

Does the film equal the original? No, nothing can to be honest. Is the fact that a cool hip band is playing 1950's covers? No, but then again, the its actually some of the best music in the movie. Is the film a great guilty pleasure that will be perfect to pass the time? Yes. You won't be disappointed with Rock N Roll High School Forever. Just make sure the pluming works (must see film to get that joke)

Good Movie standing on its own

[JudasTheDark · 9/10 · 21 March 2005]

If you have seen the movie Rock n' Roll High School and are looking for a similar experience with this movie you will be disappointed, however, standing on its own I found this to be an excellent movie. Although it is a comedy, it is still a completely different genre than the first. This is more like one of those teen movies of the 80s (not the serious Breakfast Club type but the absurd Better Off Dead type). So if you like that style of movie you should also enjoy this. I believe this movie would have received better reviews if it had not made its loose connections to the first movie. It is actually best to see this movie having not seen the first at all. The characters are fun although not well developed so watching this movie does not take a great deal of thought. The plot is nothing new either, high school kids rebel against administration. If you are looking for an entertaining movie that you don't expect to have a lasting impact on you this is a great movie. Throw it on in the background at a party and look up to catch Corey being the adorable kid we all love.

Corey Feldman shines...

[Chris DB · 10/10 · 26 December 1998]

This is a great movie! Comedy not at its best, but doing fine for what it should be doing. Corey Feldman plays Jessie, leadman for a band that just isn't getting along with the new assistant principal. When they decide to steal the prom for the scheduled band, all hell breaks loose. Constant laughs.

OK, so maybe it's not an award winner, but I LOVE it!

[jenniferd-3 · 10/10 · 3 September 2004]

This is one movie that my sister and I will never forget. We still love it VERY much. We watch it as much as possible. If you have a crazy sense of humor and love movies that are a little different, this one is for you. OK, so maybe it is a little cheesy. Cheesy is good. Corey is a great actor and I wish he would make more movies. I am very happy that he's grown out of his Michael Jackson phase though. I think he needs to team up with Corey H. again for another Liscense to Drive, or a Lost Boys 2. That would be cool. Corey Feldman, I will love you forever and love everything you are in except for the Surreal Life! The natural look is better for you, no more peroxide. If you're not going to eat meat, don't wear leather. If they kill something for it's skin, it's better to eat it then let it go to waste. (I'm sure it would be the same way if humans were used for their skin.) But as far as rock n roll high school forever goes...... i want to be in a band now!

Horrible Remake/Sequel

[tex-42 · 2 March 2000]

From this film, you can see why Corey Feldman faded into oblivion. In this remake/sequel to Rock N Roll High School (1979), Corey and his band of people who look to old for high school attend Reagan High which is built on the grounds of the high school blown up in the previous movie. Each week they celebrate the blowing up of the school by being disruptive until a new principal comes to town, Dr. Vader. She tries to put an end to this, but not before Corey blows up the high school yet again. Easy to see why the cast of no-names stayed that way, lame script, poor writing, bad acting. Avoid this movie if you can, and see the original instead, its much, much better.

Wonderful, Yet Under-rated

[Elfie-5 · 10/10 · 20 April 2001]

I love this movie. However, until a few months ago, I had no idea that this movie was a sequel to anything. I suppose that it's hard for a sequel to live up to a cult favorite, but as I've never seen the first movie, my opinion of this one isn't tainted by that. This is one of the funniest high school movies I've ever seen, and everyone ought to see it, the Appliance Worship scene is alone is worth it.

Better than you would think!

[cadhla · 5 September 2005]

Unlike the previous reviewer, I thoroughly enjoy this movie, because it's so awful! If you appreciate bad 80's film, you have to see this! It stars Corey Feldman during his Michael Jackson (emulation) phase. He can actually sing, accept for his attempt to sound like other musicians. This movie follows Corey and his band of miscreants on their adventures trying to win a contest for their HS band, and eventually end up playing the prom. Mischief is made, and hilarity ensues.

Anyways, yeah, it's awful, awfully good! If you can find somewhere to rent it, it's worth a couple bucks.

I actually own it.

If you like over the top genre based movies like "Girl's just want to have fun" (one of my favorites) then you will like this. It's pretty campy. it includes every stereotype of it's time.

The cameo by Mojo Nixon is worth sitting through the whole thing.

Guilty Pleasure, Pales Compared To Original

[RHPSvegas · 8/10 · 29 May 2003]

This is a bad movie, but for some reason it's fun to watch. Seeing Corey Feldman with long hair doing a bad Michael Jackson impression is hilarious. The songs are actually pretty decent. If there was a soundtrack released to this film, I'd definitely like to get it, just as a guilty pleasure. I LOVE the original film, and this one in no way even holds a candle to it. There is a slight nod to the original in Jesse Davis's (Corey Feldman) room - there's a Ramones poster on the wall. This movie basically personifies the early 90s - that odd transition from the 80s where we didn't know quite where the new decade would take us. This film is directly from that odd period. There's even foreshadowing of things to come: Stella's look developed into "goth;" Namrock revived the Asian action genre; Madison served as an inspiration to the reincarnation of the Beasty Boys - okay, not really. Clint Howard is the ONLY person that should ever play Eaglebaur. Mojo Nixon's scene was unnecessary and INCREDIBLY corny. The stuff that happens to the preppies is funny, because they kind of get what they deserve. Let's face it, this movie is a decent waste of an hour and a half and is remotely entertaining if you have the time to kill. You might find yourself laughing although you'd never admit to it amongst friends. Even Mary Woronov coming back should count for something. Oh yeah, Nichole, I want my copy back you backstabbing (explative deleted)!!

Awful, awful, awful!!! 1 and 1/2 * out of 10.

[Veruca-6 · 19 June 1999]

This is one of the worst, least entertaining movies I have ever seen. It doesn't even deserve to be on comedy central. If you have some good taste in movies then you should never see this abomination of a film. If you like Corey Feldmen movies I recommend Stand By Me, or The Goonies, or National Lampoon's Last Resort. Wow, this movie is awful!!!

Laughed So Much

[astrocytics · 8/10 · 15 November 2013]

If you are a "Laugh at life" or "Happy go lucky" person, you'll love this movie. Granted I've never seen the original, but I love the remake... or is it a sequel since I've heard it's not much like the first one?

It's full of comedy that's either far fetched or straight from the imagination of a 16 year old high schooler. I don't recommend doing shots every time something unlikely happens! Which is why I love it. Totally unpredictable, the movie has adorable twists and turns.

Great for a date movie for an open minded couple. I give it a 10 for how much it makes me laugh but an 8 over all.

I noticed one reviewer noted that Corey Feldmen can't sing well... but that's part of what makes his character more real. Certainly there's enough about the guy that's unusual already. He's supposed to be a high school band mate, not an academy award winning pop star.

The movie that describes high school, Rock N' Roll

[JoJo-31 · 30 January 1999]

Rock N' Roll High School Forever is what describes high school in real life, rock n' roll. When I first saw this movie which was then that I don't remember, I loved it. I loved the part at the end when Jesse makes Doctor Vadar chase him inside the school in her car and even goes after Jesse's sweetheart teacher, Rita, and then she drives her car somewhere (I haven't seen the movie in a while so it's hard to remember) and it blows up. Well, the school's smoking while everyone gets out. Soon, the whole school blows up. I especially like the part when Mag, Jones, and Namrok have to take a drug test and they have little bottles of apple juice and they use that instead of urine and then they shout out loud "Hey, this is not my pee." They switch cups and keep on telling them it's not their urine until they sniff theirs and then drink it. Oh, man, I died laughing at the looks on the two guys faces who was passing out the cups. About my reason why this movie describes high school, well, if you go to one like mine, it ROCKS. Everyone knowing each other, everyone having a good time, a bunch of girls getting it on with their boyfriends, druggies, (I'm not saying that's a good thing, it's just that that's what the movie and my school have in common) and a whole lot of parties. The only difference is we don't have a mean enough principal like Doctor Vadar. Plus, watching this movie made me want to get into high school, and now I am and I want to thank the movie for telling me what high school is all about. The only bummer is that I don't have Comedy Central and that's the only channel these days that the movie comes on, darn it. I want to have that movie on tape and my brother and I will have a heck of a time watching it. If you haven't seen it, then get off your country and classical music butts and watch some rock n' roll.

A delightfully raucous blast of inspired teen comedy stupidity

[Woodyanders · 8/10 · 9 April 2009]

Rowdy high school student Jessie Davis (Corey Feldman in peak mischievous form) and his gnarly band the Eradicators take a stand against evil and oppressive authoritarian new vice principal Doctor Vadar (the sublime Mary Woronov at her most divinely wicked and over the top), who refuses to let the Eradicators play at the prom and turns Ronald Reagan High School (school motto: "Just Say No") into a prison complete with electric fences and surveillance cameras. Writer/director Deborah Block brings a lively and engaging sense of playful anarchy to the blithely inane and absurd material; the humor is amusingly dumb and ridiculous, but never too gross or mean-spirited. Sidesplitting comic highlights include Jessie and his bandmates wreaking havoc at a school dance, a hilariously horrible band auditioning for the prom, the infamous pee drinking scene, and Doctor Vadar getting naughty with a hot brawny boy toy. The enthusiastic acting from the appealing cast qualifies as another substantial plus: Feldman easily carries the film with his breezy charisma, Woronov makes for a perfect uptight killjoy foil, plus there are fine contributions by Larry Linville as the meek Prinicpal McGree, Evan Richards as the zany Mag, Liane Alexandra Curtis as brash punkette Stella, Sarah Buxton as sweet and sexy substitute teacher Rita Mea, Jason Lively as snobby preppie Donovan, Brynn Horrocks as weird, yet alluring Goth witch chick Tabatha, and Michael Cerveris as connected hipster Eaglebauer. Mojo Nixon has a cool cameo as the Spirit of Rock'n'Roll. The funky rock soundtrack is simply awesome; the Eradicators in particular are a supremely smoking band. A total hoot.

Movie Dfines what it is to be a prankster

[tmzrz-greatest · 10/10 · 6 February 2007]

This movie inspired some of the greatest events EVER at my high school, So many pranks are shown in this movie, ways to get back at those who think themselves above you, ANYONE who says they didn't like this movie are a Bunch of Vader's If you never see this movie because some ill humored old fart posted a negative review than you truly have forgotten what it's like being encased in cinder block rooms with cold plastic seats getting yelled at by an old fogy teacher. The storyline and the soundtrack are amazing and it's not saying much but Corey Feldman's Greatest role ever is Jessie Davis. Again I say to you for a heart warming tale of adolescence triumphing over the joyless horrors of old people this Movie is one of the greats

Rock n Roll High Legacy

[hellraiser7 · 8/10 · 16 November 2015]

This film is another under the radar gem and sort of one of my guilty pleasures. It's also kinda another relic from my childhood since I've seen this when I was about ten. Sure like most sequels it's not as good as the first film but it's not trying to be, I feel it's staying partial true to the first film but most importantly just being plain fun.

I really like the Eradicators band they actually look and feel like an actual rock band and not some generic oh so clean yet oh so bland boy or girl band we've seen one time to many already these days.

This band the Erradicators despite rocking hard are somewhat underdogs as it seems their all kinda of outsiders in a way as their getting downtrodden by yuppie scumbags and unfair authority in the school and don't get enough gigs all the time (despite the fact their clearly talented), but still do what they do best and stick to it no matter what. Their also mischief makers (their not called "The Erradcators" for nothing as they love to play harmless pranks on the school not just for the sake of rebellion but just to get a good laugh. Their goal is a simple one to go out in style as their all spending the last days of senior year. And I like that motive and I think it's one that's kinda non cliché because usual in most films based on music it's always about a band trying to become famous or winning some contest.

The characters are fun and colorful they all have their individual persona's from the Erradicators band, a few supporting characters, to the villains.

Jesse played well by Corey Feldman is solid as the lead rebel of the group, as usual Corey exercises his sly charisma. Magnus is solid, I like that he's a bit of a mischief maker but that he's got a sort of weird side to time, from a scene where he has two lockers which contain lots of random stuff which is enough to make a joke shop.

Namrok is my favorite character despite not in the film much I think is awesome, he literally doesn't talk much in the film he's a man of action and that actor is a really talented martial artist it was really cool seeing him do his moves despite not hitting anyone.

Another favorite character is Stella, the actress that plays her is hot I had kinda a crush on her when I was a kid. Not just physically but has the persona to boot as it seems she has sort of has this dry sarcastic charisma. I wish she had a few more scenes which I'll admit is one weak point of the film.

Tabatha despite not in the film very long which I'll admit that's another weak point of the film, I think she's a fun character. She could almost be a resident of Pawnee from the TV show "Parks and Rec" as her character is supposedly a Wican but is most of all just really weird which makes her an outsider. But she does that because she feels like it or likes it which is something I can empathize with. Even like a bit of the chemistry with both Magnus and her which is decent, though I wish both had more scenes together.

Dr. Vader is a fun villainous you love to dislike. Yeah, she's an over the top villain but I'm fine with that I like my villain having high energy. She basically a fascist tyrant that wants to rule the school with an iron fist (literally she's got one). But what makes her stand out even more is the fact that underneath that demeanor of order she is completely insane. From putting up an electric fence to the school turning the school into a penitentiary, trying to make the Erratacators lives (including most others) a living hell for no reason probably just to get a sick kick, let alone that clawed prosthetic hand that is clearly dangerous.

The comedy is solid and memorable, though not all the jokes work some are a little cheesy and stupid. But most of them do which makes them great like that infamous urine testing scene, it's toilet humor (literally) but it's good because it's suggestive and what happens is just fraking hilarious. A few "Star Wars" in jokes, the writer was obviously a "Star Wars" fan (so am I). The frog decetion eating where Stella is just giving grief to a yuppie scumbag. Down to the prom which well is lets just say one no one will forget.

I even like the music soundtrack, this film wasn't called Rock n Roll High School Forever for nothing, rock music is a big part of the film and there are a lot of memorable and fun tracks it's a shame they didn't have a CD or even some of the song to download on Ipod. I really like the theme song "Rock n Roll High School Forever" I think it's very good almost catchy, not quite one of my favorite themes but close. And even some of the songs that the Eradicators sing my favorite Rocksteady. It was surprising the Cory Felman could actually sing and dance I thought he was really solid, he actually turned out to be sort of a triple threat for his acting career, shame he didn't do a musical.

Overall, it's a solid sequel, yeah it's no comedy masterpiece let alone one of the best sequels ever but like any good rock song it's just plain fun and worth a listen.

Rating: 3 stars

Not great, but it could have been worse

[Wizard-8 · 23 September 2011]

Not many people know that there was a sequel made to "Rock 'n' Roll High School", even with fans of the original movie. Seeing this sequel, it doesn't take long watching it to figure out why it isn't better known. To be fair, this looks a lot better than other Roger Corman movies of this period - it had something of a budget. And the movie is directed and acted with a great amount of enthusiasm. But I couldn't warm up to it in the end. It has a sloppy script, with the movie frequently abandoning telling the (thin) story to show us unrelated vignettes. And the music isn't very good, either doing third-rate versions of classic songs or unremarkable new songs (though the song that plays during the opening credits is okay.) Also, Corey Feldman simply can't sing that well. Still, it keeps your attention as to what new kind of craziness will happen next. If you watch it, I recommend you watch it when your expectations are low.

Same old stuff a decade-plus later

[lor_ · 16 June 2023]

My review was written in May 1991 after watching the movie on Live video cassette.

Lameduck followup to the 1979 drive-in fave is a mechanical exercise in teenage anarchy. Despite a more lavish production than usual for Concorde, "Forever" is merely a video time-killer.

A central raver and troublemaker, Corey Fleldman takes the opportunity to ham it up for the camera, breaking into sub-Michael Jackson dance moves frequently. He's out to preserve the subversive tradition of newly rebuilt Ronald Reagan High.

Feldman's arch nemesis is the school's new vice principal of discipline (Mary Woronov, not doing much with a caricature of storm trooper evil; she also appeared in the '79 film).

Filmmaker Deborah Brock keeps things moving, but her succession of gags isn't funny or original. When in doubt, she throws in a food fight.

Ostensible plot of Feldman gong to great lengts to =lang a gig for his outlawed band the Eradicators is the excuse for a mixture of oldies and new tunes performed for the soundtrack. Feldman's singing is okay, but fans will quikly ire of his posing.

Cast is acceptable but forced to assume stereotypes, such as band guitarist Liane Curtis styled in Winona Ryder mode and pretty substitute teacher Sarah Buxton a chip off Ione Skye's block.

As the school principal, Larry Linville ges lost in the shuffle; role in the original was played by Paul Bartel. Also missing form the original are the Ramones and their music.