This film comes from an era when Disney made good live action movies for the whole family to watch, I remember these movies fondly from my childhood so I was delighted to get a copy of this film to reminisce. Starring Kurt Russell as a college student this film boasts a massive cast of film and TV legends including Cesar Romero (The Joker from the Batman TV series), Joe Flynn (The Love Bug), William Schallert (practically every TV series - check out his bio) and even Pat Harrington Jr (appeared in loads and loads). At this time in the studios history Kurt Russell was the all American kid that they wanted in everything and this is one of 3 films where he plays Dexter Riley ("Now you see him, Now you don't" 1972, "The Strongest Man in the World" 1975). Before I tell you about the film bear in mind that this film was put out in 1969 when computers where the size of HGV's, telephones where all landlines, and kid's with spirit could accomplish anything. By today's standards this film is extremely dated but if you are able to suspend your disbelief for 91 minutes and not question the inaccuracies and goofs then you might find yourself enjoying this, probably more so than the 1995 TV Movie remake!!!
Dexter attends Medfield College which isn't as lavish as other colleges in the state. Dexter and his gang persuade a local business man - A.J. Arno (Cesar Romero), to donate a computer to the college. Unfortunately not everything is as it seems as A.J. is a crook in his spare-time and he used to use the computer to handle his gambling houses. One night at college Dexter is involved in an accident with the computer which results with him getting the brain of a computer (the scientific tests performed on him to prove this are hilariously camp). Soon enough everyone wants a piece of the amazing Dexter, he practically tours the country doing everything from presidential tours to watching space rockets take flight. A.J. Arno wants a piece of this and tries to get Dexter for himself, as do the dean's of various colleges including his own. A.J. kidnaps Dexter the night before a University Challenge style quiz which carries a purse of $100,000, this means it's up to Dexter's friends to rescue him. Can they rescue him in time, will the police believe them, will Dexter be able to win the quiz show?
OK so maybe some of the general knowledge questions/answers aren't accurate, nor is the medical exam, but who cares, this was made in the swinging 60's, it's full of colour, it's cheesy and it's totally harmless while being entertaining. If a VW beetle can have feelings and friends ('Herby' "The Love Bug") then Kurt Russell can play a kid who gets the brain of a computer after being electrocuted when in reality he should have died. 6 out of 10 from me, fun, colourful and cheesy.
Dexter attends Medfield College which isn't as lavish as other colleges in the state. Dexter and his gang persuade a local business man - A.J. Arno (Cesar Romero), to donate a computer to the college. Unfortunately not everything is as it seems as A.J. is a crook in his spare-time and he used to use the computer to handle his gambling houses. One night at college Dexter is involved in an accident with the computer which results with him getting the brain of a computer (the scientific tests performed on him to prove this are hilariously camp). Soon enough everyone wants a piece of the amazing Dexter, he practically tours the country doing everything from presidential tours to watching space rockets take flight. A.J. Arno wants a piece of this and tries to get Dexter for himself, as do the dean's of various colleges including his own. A.J. kidnaps Dexter the night before a University Challenge style quiz which carries a purse of $100,000, this means it's up to Dexter's friends to rescue him. Can they rescue him in time, will the police believe them, will Dexter be able to win the quiz show?
OK so maybe some of the general knowledge questions/answers aren't accurate, nor is the medical exam, but who cares, this was made in the swinging 60's, it's full of colour, it's cheesy and it's totally harmless while being entertaining. If a VW beetle can have feelings and friends ('Herby' "The Love Bug") then Kurt Russell can play a kid who gets the brain of a computer after being electrocuted when in reality he should have died. 6 out of 10 from me, fun, colourful and cheesy.