Why is the movie called Meatballs?
Why is the movie called Meatballs? First major studio picture directed by Ivan Reitman. It’s never explained why the movie title is Meatballs. Except “Meatball” is a general term for a silly person, and the campers in this movie do act silly. Fink calls Spaz a meatball while they’re playing tennis.
How old was Bill Murray when filming Meatballs?
Rudy is saved by Tripper Harrison, a messianic type counselor — we all had one — played by Murray, then 29 and appearing in his first feature film role. And this, of course, is the real importance of Meatballs — that it’s the birthplace of Bill Murray, whose persona has played such a towering role in pop culture.
Are Meatballs good movie?
Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 72% based on 36 reviews.
Is Meatballs movie kid friendly?
Parents need to know that Meatballs is a sexual-innuendo-filled summer camp comedy from 1979, featuring 29 year-old Bill Murray. Even though it has young kids in it, it’s intended for teen and adult viewers.
