How many of you see yourselves in it?
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rogun-35750 — 10 years ago(December 18, 2015 12:45 PM)
It had a good cast, but the movie felt like it was forced or contrived. The characters all came across as "preppies" of that time, who had finally stepped outside the traditional preppy image, but were now lost with menial problems in a new environment.
Likewise, the soundtrack was glossed over in the studio to perfectly match the consistently safe, boring patterns set forth by the music industry in the eighties.
I don't mean to rain on your parade, but the movie showcases everything wrong with the entertainment industry during the eighties. -
indyhu — 12 years ago(July 25, 2013 12:33 PM)
Back then, my friends and I really identified with a lot in the film.
But now, I can't remember if the film was like us, or if we tried to be like them.
Remember, early twenties-somethings can be quite pretentious. -
jgroub — 12 years ago(March 23, 2014 07:16 PM)
I was in college when it came out, and I know that I identified with the movie a lot myself. I identified most with Andrew McCarthy's tortured soul character. Not because any of my friends had girlfriends I wanted to nail, however.
I also identified with Emilio Estevez' character a lot. Again, not because there was a particular woman that I became obsessed with, but because I kind of became obsessed with lots of pretty girls in college.
I want the doctor to take your picture so I can look at you from inside as well. -
Htos_Drol — 11 years ago(December 29, 2014 04:04 PM)
In my school in the 1980's if a guy wore an earring, this is what it meant:
Left Ear: You were a 'head'. It meant that you smoked weed and listened to Blue Oyster Cult.
Right Ear: You were a queer.
Both Ears: You were considered in drag.
Yeah. I lived in the middle of nowhere. -
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escottmusicstudio — 11 years ago(July 24, 2014 09:15 PM)
I was a combination of Jules and Wendy. I was the virgin who couldn't tear myself away from "the bad guy", but I was also the girl with a good job, often over her head, trying to convince everyone else she was fabulous. LOL This is one of my favorite movies.
I fell in love with Kevin the first time I saw it. -
ABetterDay — 11 years ago(November 06, 2014 05:57 PM)
I think anyone who graduated from their undergrad university in 1985 had to be affected by this film. It could have spoken to those before and especially after but, for those who graduated in '85, this film will always be special.
Remember When Movies Did Not Have To Be Politically Correct?