The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
Total Goldblum Rating: 7/10
Jeff Goldblum is Dr. Sidney “New Jersey” Zweibel, a neurosurgeon / pianist / cowboy(?) from Fort Lee. As one of the Banzai Institute’s Hong Kong Cavaliers, New Jersey is part of Buckaroo’s team of alien-fighting scientists. And also his rock band.
Goldblum Presence: 5/10
Although he is far from being the focus of the movie, he is nonetheless an integral member of Buckaroo’s team. And rock band.
Goldblum hotness: 8/10
Super young, super decent hair, but he spends the bulk of the movie in a ridiculous cowboy outfit (complete with 10-gallon hat). But then he puts on a pair of glasses, and so much is forgiven.
Goldbluminess: 9/10
The hat is unattractive, but it adds to the tallness. And he’s in prime scientist mode, complete with floating hands, rapid monologuing, and crazy eyes. And, yes, he sits down at a piano. But alas—he’s denied a love interest with whom to be crazy-flippant. So close. So very close.
