Some of these films stand out more so than others, but this mid 80s college / teenage sex comedy attempt "Fraternity Vacation" doesn't do a whole to stay in one's memory when compared to most of these type of films. Little is talked about it, as for most part it's rather uninspired and tame, outside the best cheeky sequence involving Barbra Crampton and Kathleen Kilmont getting their kits off. Instead the raunchiness that could have erupted tended to focus more so being soft- hearted led by its charmingly gawky and honest performance by Stephen Geoffrey's. Along for the summer time fun in Palm Springs is some familiar faces with a great ensemble cast in Tim Robbins, Cameron Dye, Sheree J. Wilson (who simply looks gorgeous),Amanda Bearse, Matt McCoy and the rib-tickling John Vernon as the town's stringent sheriff. The jokes are familiar and the scenarios predictable in its premise of the frog getting his princess, but the script is witty enough, pacing moves at a fast clip and the cast etch out amusing performances.

"We do everything together."

A nerd gains the friendship of two of his frat brothers when his dad offers them his condo for the week in Palm Springs.

He also offers the fraternity a hot tub and jacuzzi if they can help his son find a girl.

They meet two guys from a rival fraternity, and make a bet on who can nail the Designated Babe first....

So it's the middle of the eighties, and Hollywood thought it would be a great idea to bring out another cheeky comedy about Frat boys on spring break just trying to lose it, with hilarious consequences....

When you watch films like this, you know what to expect. From the title, right up to the narrative. It's by the numbers stuff, and if you're sniffy about this stuff, your best to stay away from them, because you will get exactly what you expect to get.

There's plenty of nudge nudge, wink wink scenes, lots of embarrassing moments for the main leads, and of course, a special guest star as the captain of police.

Geoffrey's is brilliant as the geek without a clue, and you know from the instant someone bumps into him in the swimming pool, what the outcome will be of the whole film.

The rest of the films is all filler, with generic high school caricatures being slung at you from all angles.

Its nothing original, but its bright, and short, and never gets boring.

Well worth a peek if you like these cheeky comedies...

Trivial, surprisingly tame and unsurprisingly moronic sex comedy, a typical product of the 80's. One of those insignificant little pictures that are not worth seeking out to see, but are good-natured enough to be pretty painless experiences if you actually find yourself watching them. Not exactly the kind of movie you expect to see Tim Robbins starring in, but I guess he really needed the work. (*1/2)