Caddyshack Scores

Rating: 9/10 (1 September 2014)

I just watched this movie again last night. I keep forgetting this film gets better with age. It's been 34 years since it debuted in 1980. The first time I saw it I was very young, about 10. I watched it on T.V. of course it was cut; but you never forget your 1st comedy. I can't say anything negative about this film. The cast, plot, and scenery are-flawless. The movie begins on a plush golf course(Bushwood). It takes place in Nebraska, but the filming is done mostly in and around the Boca Raton area-Florida. You can tell this when we go to the yacht club in the movie. The movie begins where the viewer is introduced to this beautiful golf course in the morning. The sprinklers are on, and this gopher is tearing up the coarse. We also hear the song I'm All Right, by Kenny Loggins playing. The camera cuts and to a house in the city. The Noonan home, it is full of kids, and rowdy as ever. Danny (Micheal O'Keefe) is the oldest and is a caddy at Bushwood. His parents make sure most of his money, including his tips go into a jar, the college fund. Once he talks to his father; and eats breakfast he is off to work at Bushwood. Once at Bushwood we are introduced to the rest of the rowdy crew. Mel Loomis(Brian Doyle Murray) is the boss; and is perfect for the role. He is the straight boss that is cool; and if he likes you will let things slide. He is also one that likes to slack on the rules and you will notice that during the end of the film. Bill Murray(Carl Spackler) is a man on a mission. He is the Assistant Grounds Keeper. Carl is responsible for getting rid of this gopher. He tries everything, water down the holes, changing holes, and shooting it. Also in the movie are Ted Knight( Judge Smails), Rodney Dangerfield( Czervik), and Chevy Chase(TY), to name a few. The movie is about a Danny, who as a caddy needs a scholarship to help his parents pay for his college. Noonan tries to suck up to Judge Smails, for the caddy scholarship. We are then introduced to Rodney Dangerfield(Czervik). Who is a condo builder and his building just across from Bushwood. He is very funny and very obnoxious. As soon as he arrives, he and Smails get into it. Once the two are on the course Czervik bets him on everything when it comes to golf. Judge Smails soon realizes Czervik is his nemesis and a menace to the game of golf. Danny is a great caddy; and bonds with Ty. The two become quick friends, and Danny asks and takes Ty's advice when it comes to golf. The annual Caddy tournament is here and Danny wins first place. As the movie goes along Czervik and Smails get a bet going that gets up to 80 thousand dollars. Once the coarse hears about it, the bets are on. Ty hopes Danny will be his caddy, but draws Smails instead. As the game proceeds Ty realizes Czervik sucks at golf. It is time for a new plan, Czervik shoots his ball so the ball will come back a hit him right in the arm. Ty is down a partner and decides to draw Danny. Judge Smails looks at him for a decision, and Danny excepts Ty's offer. There goes the Caddy scholarship, but if Ty and Danny pull it off, he will not need it. As the game proceeds Ty and Danny tie it up. It comes down to the 18 hole and the pressure is on. Ty looks at Danny and says don't worry if you miss we lose. Danny shot comes up short, and Smails and the Doc. think they have it in the bag. The ball is on the very tip; and ready to drop. Just when the game should be over, but Lou keeps watching that ball. All of a sudden Carl uses the dynamite on the gopher. The ball drops into the hole, Ty and Danny get their revenge Smails. It's a party at Bushwood due to the outcome; but Carl doesn't get the gopher in the end. This movie has it all, Golf, The Murray brothers, big laughs, fun at the pool; and some hanky panky. It is a non-stop laugh-a-thon. If this movie doesn't bring a smile and laughs to you; please check your pulse. THX, Kris L. CocKayne