The movie that defined 80's teendom

Rating: 10/10 (20 April 1999)

One of my all-time favorites. Sure it had some flaws (detention all day on a Saturday? What universe does THAT happen in?) but it's worth watching again and again. One word: chemistry. These actors had it, and their interaction is fabulous. Quality work from John Hughes (not as sappy as Pretty in Pink, not as wacky as Weird Science). Truly my favorite film of his. John Hughes made movies that are quintessentially 80's, but still look timeless and are not dated at all when you watch them today. Great script. The only major problem I had with it was Alison's "makeover" (which consisted of brushing her hair back and taking off her black sweater). Suddenly she is attractive to Estevez's "jock" character... please. She's still the same girl who had massive dandruff flakes and ate a Cap'n Crunch sandwich for lunch. But aside from THAT... one of my faves, a great, funny movie that everyone should see and appreciate but probably only 80's teens like me will relish. It takes me back.