Man oh man, wasn't this a snooze.

Rating: Null/10 (21 October 2002)

I'm sure there are many here who are filled with glee at the prospect of seeing a movie based on a "Saturday Night Live" skit featuring injection with Queen's classic "Bohemian Rhapsody".
I'm not one of them. For one thing, I have had it up to =HERE= with "Bohemian Rhapsody". It was funny the very first time I heard it (back when it was brand new), and proceeded to be funny the next few GAZILLION times I've had it piped into my ears from various situations around me, but I simply don't laugh at it any more--it annoys me. Plus, "Saturday Night Live" is a show that, in my opinion, should be called "The Show-Nobody-Thinks-Is-Funny Show" (as "TV Guide" suggested back when this movie was released).
First of all, the skit always struck me as a lame "Bill and Ted" ripp-off. And I didn't see this movie until a friend invited me over in 1993 and showed it to me. Oh well, at least I didn't have to pay to see it if nothing else.
And maaaaaan, was this movie ever a snooze. It was easily the most unfunny movie I have seen in years to the point of nearly (and I mean literally) putting me to sleep.
Snore.
Out of the whole bit, there was only one quick routine that genuinely made me laugh: a scene which involved a girl suddenly stepping on to the screen while announcing in an exaggerated tone, "Hi, Wayne! I'm pregnant! That's why I've been so moody!"
Other than that... well, hey, what can I say? The "Bill and Ted" movies, both of which I avoided in the theatres out of fear of them being this bad but both loved by me when I later saw them on home video, knock this one black and blue. Or let me put it another way: "Wayne's World" is the sort of film that I was originally afraid the "Bill and Ted" movies would be but weren't.
Go for "Bill and Ted"! Heck, I still see a lot of enthusiasm for them these days and lots of jokes inspired by them in today's pop culture... in sharp contrast, who pays attention to "Wayne's World" anymore?
And no, I will NOT make any sort of attempt at watching "Wayne's World 2". Not on your life.