The Snobs vs. the Slobs vs. the Gopher. Bet on the Gopher in a laugh-filled free-for-all

Rating: 8/10 (13 April 2015)

"Caddyshack" released in 1980, slammed every golfing style and norm, got away with it, and attacked even more of the pars and norms that constitute a private golfing society. While it seems like only golfers could appreciate the film, there's enough comedy satire and rude put-downs to get a guffaw from any viewer, even if they don't play the game.
Danny Noonan, portrayed by Michael O'Keefe, needs a scholarship for college, or he sees himself doomed to working at a lumber yard. He has a job caddying at an exclusive country club, Bushwood, but there's no way that can begin to make a dent in college expenses. He attempts to make an association with Judge Smails, the opinionated, bombastic president of the club, played by Ted Knight, but that goes nowhere quickly. Bushwood appears to be invaded by gophers, the Judge wants them done away with, and the owner of the lumber yard that's causing them to invade the grounds, to also be dealt with. Al Czervik,played to the hilt by Rodney Dangerfield, intends to combat the Judge, and every attempt is made to rudely cast aspirations about the others' character, etc. Bill Murray plays the grounds keeper, Carl, and from there, the laughs continue to mount. Chevy Chase has the role of Ty Webb, the golf wiz at the club, and he performs in his usual, comedic pointed style.
One episode leads to another, with the combatants, The Judge, a Dr. Beeper, paired in an on course golf match against Al and Ty. Al injures his elbow, and Danny has to pick up the match, play to win, which cancels out his chances at the Bushwood golf scholarship. To top off this match, Carl is going to attempt to exterminate the gopher, even if it blows the club off the map.
It's on to the links, and just sit back and enjoy the laugh filled film. It's always got something new to offer, no matter how many times one views this comedy classic.