History Film / FratStar

* AllMenArePerverts: Played straight, except for Nick at the very beginning.
* AllWomenAreLustful: Averted with Rosanna at the beginning. Played straight otherwise.

* DrugsAreBad: Averted, as the characters are frequently seen snorting lines of cocaine, taking Adderall, and drinking in excess.

* ExtravertedNerd: Nick by the end, although it's debatable whether he can really be seen as a "nerd" anymore.

* KarmaHoudini:
** Played straight with Billy, who faces no consequences for [[spoiler: preventing Nick from joining Phi Delta after pressuring him to act poorly and give up his crush on Rosanna.]].
** Averted with Nick, who for all his hard work [[spoiler: fails to join Phi Delta despite suffering through the hazing, neglecting his schoolwork, and alienating both Billy and Rosanna.]]

* SoProudOfYou: Averted with Nick's father, although his [[spoiler: scene at the end where he discusses what would happen if Nick had been accepted is implied to be all in Nick's head.]]

* ExtravertedNerd: Nick by the end, although its debatable whether he can really be seen as a "nerd" anymore.

* PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad: Early in the movie, several Phi Delta members are seen debating whether to bring in more "minorities". Most are not on board with the idea.

* PoliticalCorrestnessGoneMad: Early in the movie, several Phi Delta members are seen debating whether to bring in more "minorities". Most are not on board with the idea.

* {{Jerkass}}: certainly qualifies as he pressures Nick to hook up with women that he has no interest in and neglect his schoolwork. The Phi Delta leadership also qualify, with multiple scenes featuring [[spoiler: intense hazing, verbal abuse, racism, and general dickishness]]

* WasItReallyWorthIt?: Nick fools the Phi Delta leadership into thinking he has what it takes, but [[spoiler: loses everything when he is refused membership after ruining his relations with Billy and Rosanna. It's even worse when it is implied that his father will be disappointed.]]

* BettyandVeronica: Played with. Rosanna, despite being brunette, represents the a more traditionally romantic path for Nick while [[spoiler: his flings with Courtney and other sorority girls present a less healthy dynamic.]]

* SoProudofYou: Averted with Nick's father, although his [[spoiler: scene at the end where he discusses what would happen if Nick had been accepted is implied to be all in Nick's head.]]

Starring Connor Lawrence, Justin Mark, and Cathryn Dylan. the film follows the journey of Nick, a shy, nerdy freshman, and his larger-than life roommate Billy as they try to join the legendary Phi Delta fraternity. Nick faces a series of increasingly difficult and morally questionable choices in order to become a part of the coveted organization. It also has a hefty helping of {{Jerkass}} if that's your thing.

* 24HourParty People: Members of Phi Delta and the ZB sorority see themselves as such.

* Big Man On Campus: Billy can be seen as this, although Nick also comes close by the end. If only his big secret hadn't come to light...
* Chekhov's Gun: Billy warns Nick that he will be looked down on if others on campus learn that he is drawing financial aid. [[spoiler: The aid forms are ultimately used by Billy to prevent Nick's acceptance into Phi Delta, after he had sacrificed his personality, schoolwork, and budding crush on Rosanna.]]
* The Corrupter: Billy to Nick. Within minutes of meeting, the former pressures the latter into taking a shot of cinnamon whiskey.

* Expy: Similar to Superbad, although this one is about getting into a fraternity, rather than a single party.
* Fratbro: The whole point of the movie. Every male character (and pretty much every female one except for Nick's mother) qualify as well.

* [=24-Hour Party People=]: Members of Phi Delta and the ZB sorority see themselves as such.

* [=Betty and Veronica=]: Played with. Rosanna, despite being brunette, represents the a more traditionally romantic path for Nick while [[spoiler: his flings with Courtney and other sorority girls present a less healthy dynamic.]]
* [=Big Man On Campus=]: Billy can be seen as this, although Nick also comes close by the end. If only his big secret hadn't come to light...
* [=Chekhov's Gun=]: Billy warns Nick that he will be looked down on if others on campus learn that he is drawing financial aid. [[spoiler: The aid forms are ultimately used by Billy to prevent Nick's acceptance into Phi Delta, after he had sacrificed his personality, schoolwork, and budding crush on Rosanna.]]
* [=The Corrupter=]: Billy to Nick. Within minutes of meeting, the former pressures the latter into taking a shot of cinnamon whiskey.
* [=Deconstructed Trope=]: Deconstructs multiple tropes relating to college parties and fraternities including Wild Teenage Party, Big Man on Campus, and others. Juxtaposes the "glamourous" elements of frat life (e.g. notoriety, popularity, endless partying) with more negative elements (e.g. hazing, peer pressure, sexism, racism, nepotism, etc.)
* [=Drugs Are Bad=]: Averted, as the characters are frequently seen snorting lines of cocaine, taking Adderall, and drinking in excess.
* [=Expy=]: Similar to Superbad, although this one is about getting into a fraternity, rather than a single party.
* [=Fratbro=]: The whole point of the movie. Every male character (and pretty much every female one except for Nick's mother) qualify as well.
* [=Jerkass=]: Billy certainly qualifies as he pressures Nick to hook up with women that he has no interest in and neglect his schoolwork. The Phi Delta leadership also qualify, with multiple scenes featuring [[spoiler: intense hazing, verbal abuse, racism, and general dickishness]]
* [=Karma Houdini=]:

* [=Large Ham=]: Billy, especially the scene where he sits on a table in the library. The Phi Delta leadership and "Mr. Nick" also qualify.
* [=Moment Killer=]: Nick finds it difficult to talk to Rosanna one-on-one as they are continualy interrupted by others.
* [=Nerds Are Sexy=]: Rosanna finds Nick's quiet demeanor endearing when she first meets him. Later, [[spoiler: her sorority sisters make a point of having sex with Nick to make her upset.]]
* [=A Party, Also Known As An Orgy=]: Literally, in one scene.
* [=Pyrrhic Victory=]: Nick overhauls his personality to fit in with Phi Delta, only to [[spoiler: be rejected after alienating Rosanna.]]
* [=Serious Business=]: Anyone involved with a fraternity or sorority takes the lifestyle VERY seriously.
* [=So Proud of You=]: Averted with Nick's father, although his [[spoiler: scene at the end where he discusses what would happen if Nick had been accepted is implied to be all in Nick's head.]]
* [=Squick=]: The recruits for Phi Delta are hazed mercilessly, including one scene where [[spoiler: a recruit is peed on by a member of Phi Delta's leadership.]]
* [=Toxic Friend Influence=]:

* [=Was It Really Worth It?=]: Nick fools the Phi Delta leadership into thinking he has what it takes, but [[spoiler: loses everything when he is refused membership after ruining his relations with Billy and Rosanna. It's even worse when it is implied that his father will be disappointed.]]
* [=Wild Teen Party=]: Played straight with many of the party scenes, although the older members of Phi Delta are more likely than not well into their twenties.

* [=Asshole Victim=]: It's easy to feel bad for Nick at first, when he is a geeky, hopeless romantic under constant pressure from Billy and his father. It's hard to feel sorry for him after he [[spoiler: has sex with Courtney multiple times, treats Rosanna poorly, talks down to Billy, and generally embraces the worst aspects of the frat lifestyle.]]

* [=Chekhov'sGun=]: Billy warns Nick that he will be looked down on if others on campus learn that he is drawing financial aid. [[spoiler: The aid forms are ultimately used by Billy to prevent Nick's acceptance into Phi Delta, after he had sacrificed his personality, schoolwork, and budding crush on Rosanna.]]

* [={{Chekhov'sGun}}=]: Billy warns Nick that he will be looked down on if others on campus learn that he is drawing financial aid. [[spoiler: The aid forms are ultimately used by Billy to prevent Nick's acceptance into Phi Delta, after he had sacrificed his personality, schoolwork, and budding crush on Rosanna.]]

* [=Chekhov's Gun=]: Billy warns Nick that he will be looked down on if others on campus learn that he is drawing financial aid. [[spoiler: The aid forms are ultimately used by Billy to prevent Nick's acceptance into Phi Delta, after he had sacrificed his personality, schoolwork, and budding crush on Rosanna.]]

* [=Chekhov's Gun=] Billy warns Nick that he will be looked down on if others on campus learn that he is drawing financial aid. [[spoiler: The aid forms are ultimately used by Billy to prevent Nick's acceptance into Phi Delta, after he had sacrificed his personality, schoolwork, and budding crush on Rosanna.]]

Starring Connor Lawrence, Justin Mark, and Cathryn Dylan. the film follows the journey of Nick, a shy, nerdy freshman, and his [[Pothole larger-than life]] roommate Billy as they try to join the legendary PhiDelta fraternity. Nick faces a series of increasingly difficult and morally questionable choices in order to become a part of the coveted organization. It also has a hefty helping of {{Jerkass}} if that's your thing.

* [=24-HourPartyPeople=]: Members of Phi Delta and the ZB sorority see themselves as such.

* [={{Expy}}=]: Similar to Superbad, although this one is about getting into a fraternity, rather than a single party.

* [=24-Hour Party People=]: Members of PhiDelta and the ZB sorority see themselves as such.

* [=Chekhov's Gun=] Billy warns Nick that he will be looked down on if others on campus learn that he is drawing financial aid. [[spoiler: The aid forms are ultimately used by Billy to prevent Nick's acceptance into PhiDelta, after he had sacrificed his personality, schoolwork, and budding crush on Rosanna.]]

* [=Drugs Are Bad=]: Averted, as the characters are frequently seen snorting lines of cocaine, taking adderall, and drinking in excess.
* [=Expy=]: Similar to Superbad, although this one is about getting into a fraternity, rather than a single party.

* [=Jerkass=]: Billy certainly qualifies as he pressures Nick to hook up with women that he has no interest in and neglect his schoolwork. The PhiDelta leadership also qualify, with multiple scenes featuring [[spoiler: intense hazing, verbal abuse, racism, and general dickishness]]

** Played straight with Billy, who faces no consequences for [[spoiler: preventing Nick from joining PhiDelta after pressuring him to act poorly and give up his crush on Rosanna.]].
** Averted with Nick, who for all his hard work [[spoiler: fails to join PhiDelta despite suffering through the hazing, neglecting his schoolwork, and alienating both Billy and Rosanna.]]
* [=Large Ham=]: Billy, especially the scene where he sits on a table in the library. The PhiDelta leadership and "Mr. Nick" also qualify.

* [=Pyrrhic Victory=]: Nick overhauls his personality to fit in with PhiDelta, only to [[spoiler: be rejected after alienating Rosanna.]]

* [=Squick=]: The recruits for PhiDelta are hazed mercilessly, including one scene where [[spoiler: a recruit is peed on by a member of PhiDelta's leadership.]]

* [=Was It Really Worth It?=]: Nick fools the PhiDelta leadership into thinking he has what it takes, but [[spoiler: loses everything when he is refused membership after ruining his relations with Billy and Rosanna. It's even worse when it is implied that his father will be disappointed.]]
* [=Wild Teen Party=]: Played straight with many of the party scenes, although the older members of PhiDelta are more likely than not well into their twenties.

Starring Connor Lawrence, Justin Mark, and Cathryn Dylan. the film follows the journey of Nick, a shy, nerdy freshman, and his larger-than life roommate Billy as they try to join the legendary PhiDelta fraternity. Nick faces a series of increasingly difficult and morally questionable choices in order to become a part of the coveted organization. It also has a hefty helping of {{Jerkass}} if that's your thing.

Starring Connor Lawrence, Justin Mark, and Cathryn Dylan. the film follows the journey of Nick, a shy, nerdy freshman, and his larger-than life roommate Billy as they try to join the legendary PhiDelta fraternity. Nick faces a series of increasingly difficult and morally questionable choices in order to become a part of the coveted organization. It also has a hefty helping of Jerkass if that's your thing.

* [={{24-Hour Party People}}=]: Members of PhiDelta and the ZB sorority see themselves as such.

* [=24-Hour Party People=]: Members of PhiDelta and the ZB sorority see themselves as such.

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