Movie

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

1995 · 87 min

A breezy, silly campus comedy that plays like a harmless TV matinee, with goofy stakes and an upbeat, forgettable charm.

Tagline: Dexter Riley just became the smartest kid in school... with a little help from his computer!
Overview: By accident, the content of a computer encyclopedia is transferred into the brain of Dexter Riley, a less than average college boy. Because of his newly acquired knowledge he competes in a quiz show between various universities, where he sweeps all the points. A wiz kid from another university finds out about his cheated wisdom and does everything to discredit Dexter.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, satirical and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, friendship, ambition, technology
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
friendship
ambition
technology
betrayal
Places: school
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none