Snowboard Academy (1996)

A wacky free-for-all comedy about the riotous rivalry between snobby skiers and knuckle-dragging snowboarders.

Director:

John Shepphird

Writers:

Rudy Rupak, James Salisko

Stars:

Jim Varney, Corey Haim, Brigitte Nielsen

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jim Varney	...	Rudy James
Corey Haim	...	Chris Barry
Brigitte Nielsen	...	Mimi
Joe Flaherty	...	Mr. Barry
Andreas Apergis	...	Red Eagle
Paul Hopkins	...	Paul Barry
David DiSalvio	...	Slush
Erin Simms	...	Katy
George Spiridakis	...	Gordo
Russell Yuen	...	Sonjai
Daniela Akerblom	...	Jessica
James Salisko	...	Dennis
Polly Shannon	...	Tori
Al Vandecruys	...	Inspector
Don Jordan	...	Greenwold

Storyline

A wacky free-for-all comedy about the riotous rivalry between snobby skiers and knuckle-dragging snowboarders.

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Plot Keywords:

greed | low budget film | snowboarding | money | ski resort | 

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Taglines:

The path to higher education is all downhill!

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Genres:

Comedy | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for crude language, innuendos, and mild violence

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 October 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Akadimia asheton skier

Filming Locations:

Québec, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Allegro Films, Millennium Multimedia, Taurus 7 Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References Baywatch (1989)

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Soundtracks

"Story of My Life"
Performed by Millencolin
Published by Air Music Scandinavia

User Reviews

I'm on the fence with this one

Yes, I did buy this on DVD solely because Jim Varney is in it and I'm a huge fan. Even though this movie falls flat most of the time, Varney is the only one I wanted to see. Bless him, he always gave 110% to a role regardless of how crappy the script might be. (So far, the only crappy script was in this movie.) I love him as Ernest because I believe 100% that that was Jim's true calling. His character, 'Rudy James' does pull some Ernest-esque type stunts but without the Ernest charm I love so much. However, when Rudy slipped and started sliding in the snow, screaming like Ernest, and ended up crashing head first into a tree, I accidentally blurted out "Poor Ernest" before I could stop myself. I don't like pigeon-holing a character and I never did until then. I've come to realize that movies with very little heart, no strong moral foundation, foul language and sexual content don't do well for Varney. He was a stunning and brilliant actor but deep down I don't think he was ever meant to be in these types of movies. When he played down-to-earth, genuine characters like Ernest or 'Carl Banks' from 'Treehouse Hostage', you can see a difference in him. I think because in real life it was because Varney was a really sweet, down-to-earth, unpretentious man. Varney is hilarious in this movie and he has a great singing voice when he was entertaining customers at the bar. I found myself just going back to that scene and listening over and over again. I was ticked, however, when they cut away to show a scene between the bartender and the son of the owner of the resort(Flaherty). I was quite content on listening to Jim sing. True Varney fans(like myself) might want this one, but if not, leave it.