Classic Modern Comedy

Rating: 7/10 (11 May 2011)

An exclusive golf course has to deal with a brash new member and a destructive dancing gopher.
At age 30, I have finally seen "Caddyshack". Growing up in the age of cable, I think it could be found on one channel or another almost every day. Other people my age have likely seen the film, or at least parts of it, at least a dozen times -- maybe fifty. And now I join the ranks, though I have no interest to make repeat viewings a habit.
That might sound like I did not like it. On the contrary, it actually exceeded my expectations by quite a bit. I thought it would be dated and no longer great, but quite the opposite. Chevy Chase is in top form here, and looks great -- especially now that I am used to seeing him on "Community". Bill Murray is pretty much always great, and this is no exception. I was never a fan of Rodney Dangerfield (though my dad is) and here he impressed me. All in all, pretty great.
The only part I did not understand was Danny's attraction to Maggie, the Scottish waitress. She has a mullet, is only average looking, has an odd voice... and then, when her pants come off, she has the worst granny panties. She is hiding nothing good under those clothes! I do not blame him at all for being attracted to the rich niece.