Being of the rather rare "teacher-wastes-delinquents" genre, Class of 1984 is already a crowd-pleaser. I mean, who doesn't enjoy seeing some idealistic teacher snapping and subsequently murdering several gang members because they decided to harass you then kidnap and rape your pregnant wife? From the first 2/3rds of the film you wouldn't expect the brutally violent conclusion that follows... And I mean brutal. For being a mild-mannered teacher, Perry King certainly knew how to kick ass! Directed by the fantastic Mark L Lester, Class of 1984 lacks the overt homosexual overtones of its successors (Commando (1985), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)), but already Mr Lester has established himself as having a sense of style and fun. Also starring: Roddy McDowall and Michael J Fox in an early role. The rousing anthem is sung by Alice Cooper.
7/10
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