In the 80's I watched this film as a 14 year old and it was definitely a must see - a classic adventure of teenage rebellion. The movie still held up well as I watched it again 16 years later.
Plot summary: "Ambitious (and mildly annoying) rich white boy meets stunning call girl who shows him how to live a little, and not listen overly much to his success-crazed parents".
Some of the soundtrack doesn't hold up - part of it is cheesy 80's. Tangerine Dream's "exit" is a classic electronic music piece but not everyone will get into it. But there's also some blues and rock thrown in. I guess it depends on whether or not you like 80's music.
This film has some great camera work - watch the lighting, how the actors are placed, subtle visual themes played over the course of the movie (especially the final few scenes, which I didn't understand at 14 but I sure do now).
Personally I can't stand Tom Cruise but the movie's good enough to overcome my distaste for him.
Directing: 7/10 Cinematography: 8/10 Story: 6/10 Acting: 6/10 Overall: 7/10 or three stars out of four
