herrick-2 First, let me say that this is a very funny movie which is given short shrift by people whose introduction to Broken Lizard was Super Troopers. The difference isn't in the movies but in the people who discovered them.I don't know how much stock to put in the "Gen X vs Millenials" stuff, but I think it makes a difference that Puddle Cruiser came out in 1996 and Super Troopers in 2001. I was in college in 1996 and Puddle Cruiser is exactly what it was like in that specific time and place.Super Troopers is a different movie that came out at a different time and was first viewed by a much younger audience than had "discovered" Puddle Cruiser. The difference between 20 years old in 1996 and 16 years old in 2001 is huge, and makes a difference in terms of taste and humor.I can see how you would be disappointed if you started with Super Troopers and went back to Puddle Cruiser, but in my opinion your disappointment is because Puddle Cruiser is like an inside joke that maybe just won't be funny except to a certain age bracket/demographic. If you had a driver's license during Clinton's first term I'd say give it a shot.

DJJOEINC Broken Lizard's Puddlecruiser - a cute campus based romantic comedy about a guy who falls in love with a girl that also dates a rugby player from another college.Not as over the top as Super Troopers or Club Dread - this movie feels like Outside Providence - the more realistic feeling boarding school romance flick the Farrelly brothers did in between their more over the top movies There's Something About Mary and Shallow Hal . This movie had lots of subtle comedy sprinkled throughout and seemed to capture the going to college vibe perfectly-not worth seeking out or anything- but a good diversion on a rainy day. If you are looking for a Beerfest type comedy go elsewhere for your kegstands- if you want a charming almost realistic movie about the college experience -try this one out. C+

mcintani OK...everyone needs to realize that the Broken Lizard gang has some gags that work. That's about it. If you are looking for another "Super Troopers," this is closer than "Club Dread," but still way, way off. I'm being quite lenient because this was the comedy troupe's first film. The one thing these guys never fail to do is play well off of each other. Kevin Heffernan has always been a standout, so keep an eye on him. There were a half-dozen memorable moments, and nothing that made me fall to the floor laughing. Available everywhere, but this is standard rental material. Worth a look if you're a BL fan, but you can probably find something better to do with your time.

dragnsfire420 Alright, all of you who badmouth both this and Supertroopers really need to quiet down. This movie was made five years before Supertroopers, and it shows. The guys were in college, so they weren't quite as on target as they were later on, however I enjoyed this movie as much as both of the other two. People always use Supertroopers as a bar for these guys to be measured by, but that's not fair, Club Dread was in no way similar to Supertroopers, it was a completely different set up, so don't compare them. Same goes for Puddle Cruiser, different set up, they can't be looked at side by side. Overall, I'd give any Broken Lizard movie a chance, they guys are hilarious, and the best part is that every time you watch the movie, it gets funnier. Not many can do that today, and there are a lot of movies that try.If you want to be a real fan of Supertroopers, watch Puddle Cruiser, and see if you can recognize your beloved Vermont highway patrol officers beginning to take shape.