Critical Reception
The film has received mixed reviews from critics; dubbed a classic by some and panned by others. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 35% approval rating among critics, while Metacritic, another aggregate review website, gives it a metascore of 48 out of 100, which, according to the website's rating system, scores as Mixed or average reviews. Film critic Roger Ebert awarded the film 2½ stars out of 4, saying "I can't quite recommend it — it's too patched together — but I almost can; it's the kind of movie that makes you want to like it".
Overall, the film grossed $18,492,362 in the United States and $23,182,223 worldwide.
Despite mixed reviews, Super Troopers perseveres as a cult-classic of the comedy genre with an 89% audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and continues to enjoy widespread appeal among young adult audiences.
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