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I give this film two. Why? Because it has the Coreys in it and occasionally they have their tops off. But other than that this film was absolute RUBBISH! I bought it only yesterday because I love the Corey's and I try to buy all their stuff. i knew it was going to be ridiculous, stupid, maybe irritating, but i thought I might actually enjoy SOME of it, seeing as I usually enjoy silly films. But this wasn't just bad it was god awful garbage! How could the Corey's have ever agreed to such an excruciatingly painful display of bad acting, screenplay, directing, producing, and everything else it requires to make a film. WHY? I seriously don't get it, because the Coreys are talented but no one who saw this film first would ever know that! It was torture to watch and i only put up with it for the sake of the Coreys. But never again. It will collect dust on my shelf for the rest of my life, only there so i can say I own most of their films. By far the worst film i've ever seen!

I HATE THIS FILM. I REALLY HATE THIS MOVIE! DO NOT BUY IT FROM YOUR FAVORITE STORE LIKE MY BROTHER DID.

Released in 1994, "National Lampoon's Last Resort" stars Corey Feldman & Corey Haim as two young dudes who are magically transported to a Caribbean island after being fired from a fast food outlet and getting evicted. Their mission is to help save the island as they meet various beach beauties. The band Dread Zeppelin perform the theme song during the end credits.

The movie has a crazy vibe, nice beach locations, several beautiful women and the cast looks like they had a fun time, as if they knew it was low-budget trash but chose to have a good time anyway. Unfortunately, the plot is nigh nonexistent and much of the dialogue gibberish, like the screenwriters (term used loosely) had a pot-smoking party during the creation process. I know they were shooting for something in the ballpark of 1985's well-done "Private Resort," but that movie had a discernible plot - however irrelevant - and coherent dialogue. While it bears the "National Lampoon" moniker, it's not worthy of it; not even close. Still, if you're in the mood for a zany island comedy, give it a try, just don't expect anything good. It's mindless, but fun beach-oriented amusement (and I mean "mindless" literally).

The movie runs 90 minutes and was shot on the Cayman Islands and La Habra Heights, California.

GRADE: Borderline C-/D+

Look, i'm a fan of stupid movies. Troll 2 for example, I thought was hilarious. But this movie was beyond garbage. There was absolutely no plot at all, NOTHING in this film makes sense, and nothing that ever happens can even be remotely considered funny. the only way this film could be considered comedic is how you'd be laughing your ass off when you gave this movie to someone you hated for Christmas or something. I'm not kidding, it's terrible in every aspect. I'd really like to know what was wrong with the retards that made this thing. Did you just wake up and decide you'd like to give the world a reason to hate you? I can't imagine anyone really liking this movie, except for a few really unpopular mental patients.

I rented this film with a few good buddies and we fully expected to enjoy watching a lousy movie filled with unintentional comedy. Instead, what we labored our way through was 90 minutes of unwatchable garbage. The movie presents us with Corey Feldman and Corey Haim, and proceeds to tell us that they are cool guys who we should enjoy. Why?! It never shows us anything cool or enjoyable about them - it just asks us to assume that. Much like when a body rejects a donated organ, we reject the very notion that they are interesting or likable individuals. Was Feldman's outfit EVER cool-looking? Even in some parallel dimension? (Also, a note to any prospective screenwriters out there, costuming jokes are NEVER funny! "Look, the sleeves of his suit are ripped off because he's on the beach!! HILARIOUS!") Corey Haim spends his time dressed like a semi-retarded homeless person and spouting off about virtual reality. Huh? Where did that character paradigm come from? If you can believe it, the movie actually becomes less watchable when the two Coreys aren't on the screen. We're presented with a villain with an annoyingly altered voice, a mermaid with an annoyingly altered voice, and an retired couple intent on wasting our time with their weary jokes. A last note, we should have realized that the movie was going to be a failure while watching the opening credits - the names are piercingly flashed at us in neon colors. It was enough to almost send me into a seizure.

People, trust me. If you're looking for a campy movie high on the unintentional comedy scale, look elsewhere. "Last Resort" only serves to p*** you off.

I've been a comedy fan for as long as i can remember, and this is most definately the WIERDEST comedy i've seen in my life (& this said I own over 150 comedies, and have seen thousands). I was going through the videos in a local store when it was selling them off and shutting down after 15 years (i found some juicy &*$! in there), and i bought this film on it's National Lampoon connection, but this wasn't anything like i expected, but it ended up being really intriguing. My first impression in watching this was... What was the writer smoking when he came up with this? Whatever it was it had to be strong. Other people have explained the plot (if you want to call it that) but i just have a few questions for whoever has seen or had anything to do with this film. What was up with the villain guy's voice, Corey Feldmans outfits or hair, the evil guys hideout, or, hmmm, any other aspect of this film? All of this said, a few jokes do hit a mark, and despite the, poor scripting, plot, camera work and acting, there are some quite pretty girls. Pity about the rest. Ironically, if you like comedies, this is worth a look, because you will remember it as an experience, and to be truly different to any comedy (at least to me) that i've seen before

This is without doubt the worst film I have ever seen. The entire cast (with the exception of Flash Mackenzie) are awful. Even the 2 Coreys fail to help this film. The erotic thriller they made together was worse than this. I've seen some pretty diabolical films in my time: Murdercycle Scorcher Crossworlds Flying Virus Fortune Hunters etc etc. but this one beats them all. Couldn't even muster a cameo from Mario van Peebles. AWFUL!! You should stay away from this film at all costs. Whats with the cheapo sets and props? Did they blow the entire budget on Feldmans wardrobe? (I kind of doubt it). Its a hell of a long way from such gems as 'licence to drive' and 'dream machine'.

Absolutely diabolical

Absolute garbage. Simply the worst film I have ever seen. Warning: If you ever see a copy of this in any store, throw it on the ground and stomp all over it. With the shattered remains, throw it in a bonfire.

I rented this movie with the lowest of expectations, hoping for a few laughs but it couldn't even offer me that. As the movie progresses you think that it may get a bit better but no, it just keeps dragging on, no humor, no plot, no nothing! I watched it until about the 45 minute mark when I knew that it was just a waste of my time. Nothing at all went right for this movie and sadly, I could cough up a better concept for a film. Worst film in existence. 0/10. No effort was put in this movie, therefore I give it no stars.

So jaw-droppingly, eye-glazingly, mind-bogglingly abysmal that it changes the way you view all other movies thereafter. It's honestly that awful. It resets your gauge as you realize the films you thought were at the very bottom of the heap actually have a yawning chasm beneath then, at the very depths of which lies this alleged film.

Now, whenever anyone says ANYTHING else is "the worst movie ever made", I tell them first place is locked up by "Last Resort" and the best (well, actually the worst, I mean) anyone else can ever hope for is second place.

Please take my word for it. Do not subject yourself to this horrific idiocy.

This always shows after midnight, mostly at 2 a.m. Strangely, at that ungodly hour I am drawn to watch this show, yet again. I have seen it many times over the years. I saw it again just two days ago.

There is no plot. It has no jokes, unless they are puns on sex. The extras are badly painted cut outs. All of the characters seem to have no main objective. I not sure what the film makers wanted for me to get out of these 90 minutes. I'm not sure how it starts or how it ends. And truth be told, as distorted as the plot sounds, I don't believe this movie was drug inspired. It was set out to be cheesy.

The part that has me up at night watching is it's unpredictable nature. Because I am uncertain of any action in the movie, the following action is even more confusing. Had they filmed this movie in any conventional way, It would have never been watched. Because it is so crazy and unpretentious, it works in it's capacity. Would I recommend it to a friend? As long as don't have to watch the movie with them.

60's psychedelia meets 80's party movie in this forgotten 90's gem! I can't really describe what happens in this movie because it makes no sense at all, but to tell you the truth, I don't care. I can see why people hate this movie, it really is ridiculous, however, I can't help but be impressed with the sheer amount mayhem that was packed into this wonderful film. I've certainly seen nothing like it ever, and likely never will again. This was the eighties sexy comedy genre making its last gasp and going out with one hell of a bang. Be there to watch it....and cry.

As Feldman says, as he introduces Haim to Sonia, "This is Sam and I'm Dave. Actually, I'm Sam and he's Dave. We're brothers. Well, not really brothers, We're cousins. Well, not really cousins... We're actually not really related, at all."

This is some of the gibberish people miss, but has me hitting the rewind button.

Bizarre, experimental, colorful, crazy, stupid, smart and hilarious at the same time. Also low budget, senseless, meaningless and absolutely forgettable (Which is great for repeat viewings.)

When I check my DVD shelf, I always think "I can't believe this movie really exists". It's a strange dream to behold.

"How did you get here?" Sonia asks. "We jumped through the sky" replies Feldman. He's just as unsure as we are, but somehow sells it.

Very funny if you're paying attention with your brain set to sleep REM mode.

This movie is very aptly titled.

If you go to the video store, and this movie is on the shelves, and NOTHING ELSE IS, and you don't expect to live past tomorrow, and you have three bucks to spare, and you are a masochist, rent it.

It is truly the "Last Resort" when it comes to picking a movie to rent.

I rented this movie way back in '94 or so when it came out because there was nothing else to rent (I was on an USAF base in the UK which had a VERY SMALL rental section in the little market they had on base). It took me three days to recover. I am dumber for having seen it.

Run away.

Run away fast.

What has the world been waiting for? I'm not sure but is it possibly a teen comedy starring Corey Haim and Corey Feldman about a holiday resort run by an ex-actor who used to star in old pirate movies? Well, no.

The one good thing about this film is that it proves that absolutely anyone can write the script for a movie. So if you have dreams of writing screenplays for films despite not possessing an ounce of originality, inspiration, talent, humour, intelligence or the ability to write sentences on a page in the format top-to-bottom left-to-right, then this movie could well be an inspiration to you. The screenwriters here have cleverly managed to get away with writing a comedy without actually having to go to the trouble of coming up with any funny bits. It's a quite brilliant and time-saving idea. They were probably, as a result, able to knock off the script for this in perhaps an afternoon. So for anybody reading this that thinks that they are completely talentless don't worry you can follow the lead that these subversive screenwriters have taken, i.e. don't actually bother to write a script at all, but instead ensure that you have a couple of washed-up actors on board who share the same first name; by taking this route you will ensure that you have an audience irrespective of the drivel you have produced.

Corey Haim and Corey Feldman both contribute heroically appalling performances. It really is quite difficult deciding who is the most irritating. So in the spirit of fairness, I shall call it a draw. No actually it's Corey Feldman.

There's no need in giving out the synopsis for this movie. If you haven't seen this already then trust me, it's not worth knowing up-front; if you have seen it, then I'm sure you'll agree that it's not worth being reminded of it and in any case I wouldn't want to bring back any painful repressed memories.

Honestly, you could do worse than watch this movie but bear in mind that I am including activities such as smashing your face hard with a claw hammer or setting fire to your trousers.

Stunningly bad. Not one laugh -- zero, zilch. I understand that, when you get this far down the "sequel" string, they're not any good, but this sets a new record. I understand that corporations want money above all else but how could National Lampoon have allowed their name to be put onto this? If you had a drunk, a mentally challenged toddler, and a feral dog riffing without a script, I guarantee that the lines they improvised would be funnier than this flick. How come green crusaders aren't wailing about how big a waste of celluloid this is? Why didn't Homeland Security protect us from this? As tediously unhumorous as my spiel here is, this film is even less funny! Maureen Flannigan is as cute as ever but even her sweet puss delivering those lines was torturous. The only way to take this would be with the sound off but, as Maureen's not in most of it, you'd have to also edit away all the rest. One of my neighbors had her brother murdered by a lunatic. I would have preferred that happen to me rather than suffer through this movie!

This movie was soooooooooooo FUNNY! I seen it on USA when i was obsessed w/ corey feldman and i used to tape all his movies that were coming on....Anywayz while i was watching it i couldnt help but realize how stupid it was but thats the whole point! Thats what makes it funny! Its very enjoyable and it has its good parts. But the character that REALLY annoyed me was Sonya (We share the same name too) She was so dumb! She could never make up her mind! Well definitely check this out if your a fan of either corey or both...either way its freakin' FUNNY! 10/10

Sam (Corey Feldman) and computer geek Dave (Corey Haim) get fired from a greasy fast food restaurant and evicted from their apartment. Sam's uncle Rex Carver (Geoffrey Lewis) is in danger of losing his island resort to the bank which is owned by his old acting rival Hemlock. He invites the guys to work as scuba instructors. They are magically transported to the wacky island and met by cheerful employee Sonja (Maureen Flannigan). Alex (Demetra Hampton) is the femme fatale.

The director has filled this with wacky ideas and visuals. However, it comes off as bad cheese and never as fun camp. I root for people who try to do something original but this gets really annoying. The Coreys are at it again. Feldman is not as funny as he thinks he is. He's good as the snarky sidekick but he's not actually a comedian. Haim was a good actor but he's overplaying the computer geek. The whole movie reeks of a wacky school project. This is bad but not so bad that it's funny. This is much more sad than anything else.

Let me set the record straight. I love bad movies especially when they're done honestly by a cast that is giving it their all and genuinely are trying to make something good. I love parodies where the subject material is given a good thrashing in the process. And I love screwball comedies where the point is simply to make you laugh at the antics. This movie is none of the above. It exists in a class all by itself and is legitimately one of the worst movies I've ever seen in my life.

Back in the 80's and early 90's, cinema had two very familiar faces in Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. Collectively they were known is "the two Coreys" and they had starred in several movies together such as "The Lost Boys" and "License to Drive". They had some good chemistry together and soon were paired in several other vehicles unfortunately most of them were crap. This is one of those movies.

To call this movie unfunny is to devalue the word "unfunny". I can see what it was they were trying to do. Namely have a wacky, screwball comedy of two guys trying to save a Caribbean resort. Corey Haim plays a guy that has just been fired from his fast food job and Corey Feldman plays a douchebag. Oddly enough the cover of the video doesn't show him sporting his fedora which is odd as he wears it in just about every scene. But it's not the same fedora. No. He has a colored hatband added to it to accentuate his outfit. His outfit that often times has no sleeves to it. Even his suit jackets and shirts have no sleeves. Comedy?

I'll be honest in that I couldn't get through half an hour of this movie. The jokes were obvious. The acting was crap. And the two Coreys were trying desperately to show how cool they were.

This isn't a movie. This is a cry for help. Avoid at all costs.

Ok this movie is not truly bad although it tries really hard to be a bad movie. Imagine a movie starring the Corys where they try to do everything they can in a movie with a budget that wouldn't cover a high school play.

The films has no budget and no plot and it runs with that as its concept. Truly a love-it or hate-it film, just don't watch it sober.

Its hard for a viewer of National Lampoon's Last Resort to take this seriously when the movie doesn't even take itself serious. Though a stupid funny movie like Bio-Dome some flaws need to be stated and cant be ignored, but we'll get to them when the times right. The thing that saddens me is that this had potential to be the best Corey Haim and Corey Feldman film. It would take an amazing Comedy to beat License to Drive, but this has the plot, the characters, and the setting to be funny, smart, and have fun with itself. Though the approach this film takes is a mediocre, desperate attempt to be funny. Though parts of the film are chuckles, but forgotten chuckles.

Corey Haim and Corey Feldman acted in eight movies with Corey Feldman; Busted, License to Drive, The Lost Boys, Lost Boys 2: The Tribe (doesn't count to me since he had a small shot in the credits, National Lampoon's Last Resort, Dream a Little Dream, Dream a Little Dream 2, and Blown Away. I own every film by them except for Blown Away but have only watched four of them which are all reviewed (except for The Lost Boys). Most of their movies were just mediocre, but they did do good movies together. This is not as great as License to Drive, but not as shameful as Busted.

The duo play Sam and Dave who are two slackers recently fired from their dead end fast food jobs who are put to the test to and magically transported to take over Sam's Uncle Rex's Treasure Island resort. The island is facing closure and being taken over by a man named Hemlock. Sam, Dave, and an island slave, scuba instructor Sonja must find a way to put Rex in control of the island and take down Hemlock. The plot is nothing unique, and it seems exaggerated.

I didn't read the plot to start out with but I was hoping for something with more spice. If you think about it, this could be a funny movie. If it had better jokes and maybe taken itself seriously it would have been perfect. Though its almost impossible to beat a Haim/Feldman film like License to Drive. That movie had the guys, the girl, and the interesting plot. There wasn't a sign of boring in a single spot in the entire film. It was a flawless teen movie. Though I've been told Lucas beats it by a long shot which I should watch and review soon.

So this is one you may want to check out, but I would only get it for very cheap. Do not spend more than about $5.00 on this. Its not worth it. Even though its not meant to be taken seriously, some flaws of the film need to be taken into consideration. Its aggravating the film doesn't take itself serious. How they fall from one scene to the next is pointless and just a sign of laziness on the screenwriter's part not thinking of a logical way to get them to the desired setting. Instead they took the lazy way out and just did the most illogically, impossible way out. Its also annoying the film needs cardboard palm trees as well. May I ask why? But overall, see it if you're a fan, skip it if you like true Comedy.

Starring: Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Maureen Flannigan, Geoffrey Lewis, and Demetra Hampton. Directed by: Rafal Zielinski.

I remember the first time I saw this movie. It was about 1:00 in the morning on TBS which seems to be the only place you can see the Coreys these days (remember License to Drive? Another great movie that's only on TBS). Anyways, I'm not sure if it was the lack of sleep or the twenty gallons of coffee I had just consumed, probably both, but this movie really appealed to me. I watched it again one day to make sure it was just as good when I was awake, and I was not disappointed. The key to this movie is to not to try to make sense of it. From the beginning this movie is absurd, with Dave and his VR helmet at his fast food restaurant job, and him and Sam magically transporting to the island from the bus stop bench complete with the TB-infected hag that was sitting with them, but it is this absurdity that drives this admittedly thin-plotted movie along. This movie is not based on reality, so don't try to force reality upon it, just sit back and enjoy the ride. Don't worry about the plot, its not important, its just there to maintain some semblance of continuity, and ground the movie in some sense of a relatable reality. There are some great visuals in this film, like Sam and Dave's split living room, the various plastic things obviously and inexplicably suspended from wires above the beach, and the blatantly fake underwater scenes. Sight gags abound, look for the plastic "bug", world's largest breasts, the Jamaican guy with snake, and the Coreys' attempt and scuba instruction, they are some of my favorites. Also the underwater Elvis impersonator at the end is a gem. All and all this is a great movie as long as you don't try to ask it too many questions, just let it take you where it wants to go, and you'll have a fun ride.

I personally laughed through this entire film. You can't watch this movie expecting to see an Oscar worthy film. It's a movie you watch when you set your mind to a euphoric state.

You have Corey Haim who, as usual, is hilarious. Corey Feldman who, as usual, is witty. I found that the uncle "Stuck in the past" is amazing, and it really was like a live action cartoon. The sound effects really made you notice the cartoon feel.

Zelda Rubenstein is in it, playing an old Hermit. Geoffrey Lewis plays in it as Uncle Rex.

If you want to enjoy this movie to it's fullest you cannot take it seriously. I can't stress that enough.

THe first guy i saw reviewing this movie totally doesn't get the movie and what they are trying to do here. The movie is a kind of slapstick that I've never seen. its really hard to explain you basically just HAVE to see it. The movie is great, its funny and strange in a way few movies pull off. The The guys are awesome and the beginning is AMAZING. i love there clothes as well as all the sets. cant say enough. the story gets a little slow but all the gags and jokes are great. You do have to have a sense of humor to watch it though and no film snob is gonna like it either. I really wish these guys would make more movies a Last resort TWO would be great