I had never heard about this 1984 comedy titled "Up the Creek" from writers Jim Kouf, Jeff Sherman and Douglass Grossman before now in 2022, as I had the opportunity to sit down and watch it.
And I will say that "Up the Creek" was actually more enjoyable and entertaining than I had initially anticipated it would be. It was more than just your generic youth comedy. Why? Well, because the storyline actually was more than just sappy romance, drinking alcohol and being out of place. I enjoyed the river rafting aspect of the storyline and the rivalry between the competitors.
However, for a comedy, then I will say that "Up the Creek" was oddly devoid of situations that would prove to actually be funny. Sure, there were the occasional funny moment here and there, but I wasn't laughing throughout the course of the movie.
The movie does have some familiar faces on the cast list with the likes of Tim Matheson and John Hillerman.
However, while "Up the Creek" certainly is entertaining and watchable, it is hardly a movie that warrants more than just a single viewing for me.
My rating of "Up the Creek" lands on a six out of ten stars.
And I will say that "Up the Creek" was actually more enjoyable and entertaining than I had initially anticipated it would be. It was more than just your generic youth comedy. Why? Well, because the storyline actually was more than just sappy romance, drinking alcohol and being out of place. I enjoyed the river rafting aspect of the storyline and the rivalry between the competitors.
However, for a comedy, then I will say that "Up the Creek" was oddly devoid of situations that would prove to actually be funny. Sure, there were the occasional funny moment here and there, but I wasn't laughing throughout the course of the movie.
The movie does have some familiar faces on the cast list with the likes of Tim Matheson and John Hillerman.
However, while "Up the Creek" certainly is entertaining and watchable, it is hardly a movie that warrants more than just a single viewing for me.
My rating of "Up the Creek" lands on a six out of ten stars.