I watched this first when I was stationed overseas in Germany in the 80's. Enjoyed it then, along with Hiding Out. I'm one of the few people who was at that age and never saw Pretty in Pink, so these movies were really the ones I related to him in.
Sure, the premise starts out well, but it's a kind of done to death theme. Kid at an exclusive school, not connecting to parents and feels disconnected. Think Dead Poets Society with more comedy and less drama.
But what it lacks in depth, it really makes up for with the cast. Cryer is excellent, and there's good chemistry between he and Davis. So it's formulaic, but the freshness and honesty that exude from the leads really makes this a fun one to watch.
Some great lines in here that are eminently quotable, and some really great scenes that stick with you and make you smile.
It's a movie with heart, and that's what I always try to find when looking for films like this.
Sure, the premise starts out well, but it's a kind of done to death theme. Kid at an exclusive school, not connecting to parents and feels disconnected. Think Dead Poets Society with more comedy and less drama.
But what it lacks in depth, it really makes up for with the cast. Cryer is excellent, and there's good chemistry between he and Davis. So it's formulaic, but the freshness and honesty that exude from the leads really makes this a fun one to watch.
Some great lines in here that are eminently quotable, and some really great scenes that stick with you and make you smile.
It's a movie with heart, and that's what I always try to find when looking for films like this.