The BEST John Hughes movie... the BEST 80's movie!

Rating: 10/10 (11 August 2000)

I love John Hughes' work. That I have to say to begin with... but when I learned that this movie was all set in ONE place I had serious misgivings. I just hoped it wouldn't be tediouos. How wrong could I be..? This is such an intense movie, that it has you on the edge of your seat throughout. Not bad for a movie with almost NO action.
Secondly, even as someone who grew up in Britain, I can still relate to these kids. The moral I think is that everyone has their own problems whether rich or poor, successful or a failure... and the old adage that the grass is greener but that it really isn't is one aspect of this movie.
Thirdly, the dialogue is excellent; the script is so awesome and never fails to deliver. It is so true, so profound and very believeable. There is little schmaltz and we are left wondering if there is a happy ending at all...
Fourthly, the acting in this movie is of the best calibre considering the average age of the cast. Emilio is par for his usual course, Ringwald is superb, Hall plays the subdued academic geek too well, but the real winners here are Nelson and Sheedy... especially the latter with her very convincing portrayal of a basket-case.
This movie is in my Top Ten. Watch it... tonight!