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Animal House (1978) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Animal House (1978) a score of 3.0557 out of 4

based on (65) reviews

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Excellent

(14)

Very Good

(46)

Good

(4)

Fair

(1)

Poor

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filmsgraded.com (Brian Koller)

American Graffiti (1973) used the tagline "Where were you in '62?". If you were in high school then, apparently, you cruised the streets of your hometown hoping to pick up chicks. But if you happened to be in college at the time, Animal House provides an...read the complete Animal House (1978) review at filmsgraded.com (Brian Koller)

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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 (1978) review at filmcritic.com pledges Animal House

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Mutant Reviewers From Hell

There are scenes in this movie that are certainly innovative and fascinating, and even more that draw attention to sheer crudity and a spirit of gross-out. The point where I nearly lost my lunch came in a "morning after" scene, where a college co-ed and...read the complete Animal House (1978) review at Mutant Reviewers From Hell