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Animal House (1978) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars Animal House (1978) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
Overall Rating:3.2014
Avg Critic Score:3.0557

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Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.33 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com pledges Animal House filmcritic.com pledges Animal House
Youthful indescretion knows no better friend in cinema than the movie that defines it, Animal House. Every frame of the film typifies how every American recalls his college years, whether or not they were filled with debauchery. Especially beloved is ...read the complete Animal House movie review at filmcritic.com pledges Animal House
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for DVDAnswers.com - region 2 review (Warwick Gaetjens) DVDAnswers.com - region 2 review (Warwick Gaetjens)
Having spent my youngest years as a child of the 70s pretty much meant that I wasn't privy to most of the things that adults enjoyed in that era, hence my relative unfamiliarity with Animal House. And considering that this movie has a lot more T&A in it ...read the complete Animal House movie review at DVDAnswers.com - region 2 review (Warwick Gaetjens)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for DVDActive (Warwick Gaetjens) DVDActive (Warwick Gaetjens)
As far as the remastering goes, this is definitely the best that Animal House will look and sound until the HD version hits the streets and is considerably better than the previous two releases. The only noticeable extra to savour here though is the ...read the complete Animal House movie review at DVDActive (Warwick Gaetjens)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for MovieWeb (Evan "Mushy" Jacobs) MovieWeb (Evan "Mushy" Jacobs)
First saw an MxPx video when I went up to Malibu to hang out with my friend Darren Doane. I didn't think they were that great, but it's obvious that writing very catchy melodic-themed songs comes quite naturally to these guys. This doesn't mean however ...read the complete Animal House movie review at MovieWeb (Evan "Mushy" Jacobs)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Dragan Antulov Dragan Antulov
Some may think that ANIMAL HOUSE represents sorts of autobiography for its writer Chris Miller, who based the plot on his own experiences as Darthmouth College student in 1962. Others may argue that Landis in this film, by portraying the rivalry between ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Dragan Antulov

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Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.21 out of 4 stars for Swimming to Casablanca - sprint reviews Swimming to Casablanca - sprint reviews
Boy, does this film hit home. In fact, right before I saw it for the first time, someone ran up in front of the theatre and mooned the audience. It was hilarious. I'm sure almost anyone who was in a fraternity house in college in the '60's can relate to ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Swimming to Casablanca - sprint reviews
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.17 out of 4 stars for UTK Daily Beacon (Zachary Pryor England) UTK Daily Beacon (Zachary Pryor England)
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Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.13 out of 4 stars for CinemaScreen (James Salter) CinemaScreen (James Salter)
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Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.10 out of 4 stars for DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton) DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
Ah yesâ¦âNational Lampoonâs Animal Houseâ! This was, of course, back in the day that the preface âNational Lampoonâsâ¦â actually meant you could expect some sort of a quality movie. Unlike today. For every âAnnie Hallâ, âStar ...read the complete Animal House movie review at DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.07 out of 4 stars for DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton) DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
Ah yesâ¦âNational Lampoonâs Animal Houseâ! This was, of course, back in the day that the preface âNational Lampoonâsâ¦â actually meant you could expect some sort of a quality movie. Unlike today. For every âAnnie Hallâ, âStar Warsâ ...read the complete Animal House movie review at DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.07 out of 4 stars for DVD MovieGuide DVD MovieGuide
What were fraternity parties like before Animal House came out in 1978? I attended college in the mid to late 1980's, and inevitably these parties incorporated many aspects of the shindigs featured in the film: songs like "Shout," togas, etc. A decade ...read the complete Animal House movie review at DVD MovieGuide
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.05 out of 4 stars for DVD-Dweeb.Com (Oliver Korioth) DVD-Dweeb.Com (Oliver Korioth)
This raunchy, screwball comedy directed with madcap zest by John Landis offers a relentless spoof of 1960s college life by following the hilarious adventures of the Delta fraternity. There's nothing this motley collection of students won't do to get the ...read the complete Animal House movie review at DVD-Dweeb.Com (Oliver Korioth)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.04 out of 4 stars for Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen) Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)
I was in college when "Animal House" opened, and I remember laughing so hard that it hurt. It doesn't take a lot to make me laugh, yet "Animal House" spoke a language I knew all too well. It struck a chord with America, becoming one of the biggest ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.01 out of 4 stars for FilmHead.com - Video Pick FilmHead.com - Video Pick
This week, I'll be reviewing the selections from the newly-released DVD boxed set: The John Belushi Collection. While it may not be as impressive as the Stanley Kubrick Collection, it still provides a look at the peak of a great comedian's career. After ...read the complete Animal House movie review at FilmHead.com - Video Pick
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for MCA DiscoVision Library MCA DiscoVision Library
Animal House was one of three extended play titles listed in the Silver Catalog; House Calls and Destry Rides Again are the other two titles. MCA released this extended play version in 1978 with the original launch of DiscoVision. Copies of Animal House ...read the complete Animal House movie review at MCA DiscoVision Library
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Moovees.com (Jay Tierney) Moovees.com (Jay Tierney)
Like many moviegoers last winter, I just never got around to seeing Peter Jackson's King Kong. I'm not saying the film was a flop at the box office, but everyone seemed to agree that it didn't do nearly as well as expected. With the film now on DVD here ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Moovees.com (Jay Tierney)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Bucket Reviews (--) Bucket Reviews (--)
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Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Doug Pratt's Laserdisc Review Doug Pratt's Laserdisc Review
MCA updates Animal House from time to time. The most recent transfer has a picture that is in fairly good condition, through no real sprucing up is apparent. The darker scenes are grainy and the sound is noisy. A splice is still present in one of the ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Doug Pratt's Laserdisc Review
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Times DVD Times
National Lampoon didnât start life as a movie production studio, although internationally their films have always been the most famous part of their organisation, they began life as a satirical magazine, which developed a cult following in the US. But ...read the complete Animal House movie review at DVD Times
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw) Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)
Gonzo made manifest, aided by massive amounts of alcohol and an astringent stupidity too calculated to be stupid. ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for WhatDVD - Double Secret Probation DVD WhatDVD - Double Secret Probation DVD
Itâs time to put on your toga and tap a keg because Animal House is celebrating its 25th anniversary. And what better way to celebrate the misadventures of Bluto, Otter and Flounder than with a brand spankinâ new DVD. This is the third version ...read the complete Animal House movie review at WhatDVD - Double Secret Probation DVD
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Reel Movie Critic Reel Movie Critic
This is one of those movies that works for all the wrong reasons--disgusting, lowbrow, base humor that we are all far too sophisticated to find amusing. So, just don't tell anyone you still think it's a riot to watch John Belushi as the brutish Bluto ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Reel Movie Critic
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for FireBlade Coffeehouse DVD Reviews FireBlade Coffeehouse DVD Reviews
This is not your average âcoming of ageâ story. The central theme of âAnimal Houseâ is telegraphed when Professor Jennings (Donald Sutherland) bites into an apple while talking about Heaven and Hell. That, and a whole lot of drinking going on. ...read the complete Animal House movie review at FireBlade Coffeehouse DVD Reviews
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Audio Revolution Audio Revolution
Often imitated but never bettered, 1978âs âNational Lampoonâs Animal Houseâ is not only one of the most successful film comedies ever made but also one of the most influential. Pretty much every rowdy teen comedy made since has attempted to ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Audio Revolution
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for BBC Films (Almar Haflidason) BBC Films (Almar Haflidason)
A legend in US college comedy movies, this is the granddaddy of them all with its infectious blend of slapstick humour and wicked one-liners delivered by characters that have been often imitated, but never bettered. Finally Dean Wormer and his gross-out ...read the complete Animal House movie review at BBC Films (Almar Haflidason)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose) Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
A couple of obvious losers are trying to get into a fraternity - but the only one that will pledge them is Delta. This fraternity is known for pulling more pranks and creating more problems than any other house on campus. ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Teen Movie Critic (Vivian Rose)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Bob Bloom Bob Bloom
National Lampoon's Animal House (Universal Home Entertainment): This "Double Secret Probation Edition" of the milestone 1978 comedy is as irreverent as its film. ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Bob Bloom
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.95 out of 4 stars for Movie Review Index - Reviews from Top Critics Movie Review Index - Reviews from Top Critics
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Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.93 out of 4 stars for DVD Town (Tim Raynor) DVD Town (Tim Raynor)
There are many of us who try to give their interpretation of what a "classic film" is. Many of us find unique metaphors for describing a perfect recipe that best fits the category of "classic film." The one thing we might all agree on, and I think it's ...read the complete Animal House movie review at DVD Town (Tim Raynor)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.87 out of 4 stars for Movie House Commentary Movie House Commentary
The DVD includes "Animated Facts" which pop up during the film, but I didn't get a chance to explore those. They have a new "where are they now" feature expanding on the ending of the film, and a lengthy "making of" featurette, which is mostly what I ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Movie House Commentary
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for Exclaim! DVD (Noel Dix) Exclaim! DVD (Noel Dix)
Before there was American Pie, there was Animal House. In fact, we probably have this classic film to thank for every single college-themed gross-out comedy that has surfaced in the past 25 years, because not even the writers or director knew this would ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Exclaim! DVD (Noel Dix)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for Moviehole Moviehole
Starring the late great John Belushi, Tim Matheson, Donald Sutherland and John Vernon, the filmâs a hilarious look at the life of a Fraternity, the wild, unreserved Deltaâs. Theyâre constantly trying to out smarten the Dean who furtively conspires ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Moviehole
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.84 out of 4 stars for DVDFanatic.com (Tim Williams) DVDFanatic.com (Tim Williams)
One of the most popular comedies of all time has made its first appearance on DVD. National Lampoonâs Animal House âDouble Secret Probation Editionâ relives the adventures of the Delta Fraternity at Faber College with a new digitally remastered ...read the complete Animal House movie review at DVDFanatic.com (Tim Williams)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for DVD Net (Jules Faber) DVD Net (Jules Faber)
Made in 1978 for an audience similar to the one the recent American Pie films are, Animal House contains a kind of sweet crudity that today is almost blasé. Our modern films tend to go a little bit to extremes to wring the laughs (or just plain ...read the complete Animal House movie review at DVD Net (Jules Faber)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for DVD Net (Gavin Turner) DVD Net (Gavin Turner)
Poor John Landis. Twenty-odd years ago he was God; producing, in quick succession, the hugely popular cult classics The Blues Brothers and An American Werewolf in London. These days, well, the best he's managed in the last fifteen years has been Beverly ...read the complete Animal House movie review at DVD Net (Gavin Turner)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for The DVD Report (Britt Gillette) The DVD Report (Britt Gillette)
Arriving on the scene in 1978, Animal House is the blockbuster frat house comedy that rewrote all the rules and created a generation of filmmakers hoping to replicate its comic genius. Original Saturday Night Live cast member John Belushi turned in a ...read the complete Animal House movie review at The DVD Report (Britt Gillette)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.78 out of 4 stars for Time Out Time Out
Beer barrels shatter windows, rock'n'roll blares out, havoc rules in this sharp, college-campus-of-'62 crack at American Graffiti. An unashamed sense of its own fantasy is coupled with classically mounted slapstick; nostalgia mixes with cynicism in ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Time Out
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.76 out of 4 stars for LowComDom Online Film Reviews LowComDom Online Film Reviews
In the late 1970s, there were two films that caught fire and drove teenagers to the theaters, Star Wars and Animal House. One was a film of good and evil. Of hope against oppression. The other was a space opera. ...read the complete Animal House movie review at LowComDom Online Film Reviews
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Doug Pratt's DVD Review Doug Pratt's DVD Review
Fleshtones are overly pinkish or even purplish at times on the standard release, and the image is somewhat dark, losing details in mild shadows. The 1978 film is presented in full screen format. The picture is sharp and colors look solid, but the ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Doug Pratt's DVD Review
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Films on Disc (Stuart J. Kobak) Films on Disc (Stuart J. Kobak)
Animal House is an outrageously entertaining DVD with John Belushi leading a pack of perfectly cast actors in an assault on the conventions of college decorum. The wild-eyed Belushi, with his amazing manic energy, eats hamburgers at a single push, is ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Films on Disc (Stuart J. Kobak)
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for LeisureSuit.net LeisureSuit.net
There are plenty of college movies out there . . . Love Story, School Daze . . . but these films don't resonate with me. I wasn't involved in a doomed love affair in college, or black. I was horny, and often drunk, and studying 18th Century French ...read the complete Animal House movie review at LeisureSuit.net
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.72 out of 4 stars for Kamera.co.uk Kamera.co.uk
It's not unusual to look back on your college days with a mixture of delight and sadness. Curiously, re-watching Animal House (1978) conjures up the same feelings. One of the highest-grossing of its time, it was a springboard for a host of careers. ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Kamera.co.uk
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.68 out of 4 stars for ChucksConnection Film Review ChucksConnection Film Review
National Lampoons's Animal House takes you to Faber College in 1962, where you see the goings on in two fraternities: Omega house and Delta house. The Omegas lead the Greek scene on campus, and consist of students like Greg Marmalard (James Daughton), ...read the complete Animal House movie review at ChucksConnection Film Review
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.57 out of 4 stars for Film Frat Film Frat
The movie that set the standard for future college flicks such as Revenge Of The Nerds and Road Trip, director John Landis' (Blues Brothers) 1978 classic Animal House follows the exploits of the Delta Tau Chi fraternity at the fictional Faber College in ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Film Frat
Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.51 out of 4 stars for FromScript2Screen.com FromScript2Screen.com
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Animal House (1978) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo) Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Here's another review that will most likely get me in trouble with the film's biggest fans, as Animal House is generally considered to be a comedy classic among many circles. I've seen it a few times now, trying to find the nonstop hilarity that many ...read the complete Animal House movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
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