The soundtrack was a definite highlight, and the male actors provided some laughs. While there’s something appealing about looking back on earlier times, I generally favor experiencing what's happening presently. As for what I took away from watching it—not much, really.

Just as they’re about to begin college, their youthful energy really comes out! It's a more accessible and clever take on 'Animal House'. The movie is set in the mid-80s, just three days before classes start. We follow Jake, a baseball pitcher who’s entering college, as he meets his new teammates and housemates, and also befriends a girl. It centers around the guys' antics right before school begins—the girls, par…

While I found it leaned a little too heavily on male aggression, it remains a skillfully made film. The characters and their problems might feel somewhat shallow, but the writing is solid, the visuals are strong, and the performances are good, all of which successfully evoke the feeling of the time period. _Final rating:★★★ - I suggest checking it out._