A True Cindarella Story

Rating: 8/10 (13 February 2005)

When one would look for the comedic geniuses of the 1970s and 80s, almost all of them show up in Caddyshack. The combination of SNL players and established comedic stars produces one of the funniest movies of that generation. Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Ted Knight, and Rodney Dangerfield highlight the stars of this film, which also boasts fine performances from the supporting players, notably Michael O'Keefe. A caddy who cannot pay for college himself, O'Keefe, aligns himself with the corrupt judge, Knight, to win the Caddy Scholarship. That's pretty much the plot. In between are wonderful performances by the rest of the cast, each playing an individual character that are annoying on their own, but seem to fit in at Bushwood Country Club. There are classic scenes, especially for anyone who has ever played golf. From a Bishop being struck by lightning while playing his best ever round, to "Na-na-na-na," to a misplaced Baby Ruth bar, and of course the gopher that inhabits the course. Bill Murray is the hapless course maintenance man who's job it is to take down the gopher, when he's not winning the Masters, a "true Cinderalla story." The sheer talent in this movie is why it is a comedy classic.