Better Off Dead (1985) Is one of the best, most originally bizarre movies I have ever seen, and I can't believe it wasn't until tonight I randomly saw it. Highly recommended.

The surreal humor. The great performances from every one. The absolutely bizarre story and directing. It's truly unique. To be more specific :

1. David Ogden Stiers doing a "suburban dad" accent. It's hard to get used to but somehow fits
2. The running gag with the paper boy that continues on until the last seconds of the movie. TWO DOLLARS !
3. The almost surreal scenes with the mom cooking, sometimes it's so bad it literally walks away
4. Having an american actor do a very bad french accent, probably on purpose
5. The random animated scenes and day dream scenes
6. The random Japanese guys who aren't even explained until the 3rd act of the movie
7. The scenes with him trying to ummmm find a permament solution to his problems
8. "Sorry i blew up your mom" is .... one of the most bizarre lines i can think of that i've heard in a movie.
9. The brother having no dialogue, but somehow being one of the most interesting characters that is never explained. Every one seems to think what he is doing is normal somehow

There is so much unique to love about this movie. And it's SO DARK at points, it's refreshing in some ways (even though the movie is almost 40 years old). Highly recommended !