Stupid but a lot of fun

Rating: 8/10 (10 September 2017)

Wayne Campbell lives in his parents' basement from where he broadcasts a show on public access TV with his friend Garth Algar. It is low budget, unrehearsed and most importantly they have total control over the show. That is until TV producer Benjamin Oliver, who is looking for something new that is popular with the kids, offers them $10,000 for rights to the show. Wayne doesn't want to sell out but having signed a contract he is asked to do things he doesn't want to do; most notably give air time to the show's new sponsor. While this is going on Wayne gets together with Cassandra Wong, the lead singer of a local band. Soon Oliver is offering her a contract and Wayne is sure that he has ulterior motives.
I recall watching this in the '90s and thinking it was funny enough but a bit too silly so I was surprised to rewatch it and find myself rather enjoying it sometimes silly is just what is required. The plot is pretty basic and there are few real surprises. There are plenty of funny moments though and as the gags come thick and fast if one misses the mark there is a good chance the next will be better. Some of the gags are connected to the plot but plenty are completely random. Mike Myers and Dana Carvey are good as Wayne and Garth; providing most of the laughs, often while directly addressing the camera. Tia Carrere is suitable sexy as love interest Cassandra and Rob Lowe is delightfully sleazy as Oliver. Overall I think this has aged pretty well if you want some good silly fun you could do a lot worse.