Cruise

If it seems familiar, go with the feeling. Bad boy from wrong side of tracks (Italian, of course) falls for thrill seeking girl in ivy league college from the suburbs (Jewish American Princess with lips only a Plastic Surgeon could admire). This version is a little more adult but is on the spectrum of Hollywood young "love" stories. Even a faint whiff of Romeo and Juliet meets Dirty Dancing, that's how trite it seemed at times.

On the "Pro" side, the budget was on the screen, the actors played their stereotypes, and the leads were good enough. Emily Ratajkowski's lip job, if just for vanity and not medically needed, should be a warning to young people, natural beauty is always better than surgical.

The writing and directing is excellent. While it takes you into the late 89's you dont have to have lived during that time to enjoy this movie. For me this was a character based screenplay that you get to travel along with the main character and feel how he makes this transition from one type of guy to another. I don't want to give anything away. I enjoyed how the music is such an important part of the movie like a character itself. I wish the movie had been a bit longer.I think they shuld have explored soime of the other characters a bit more. But there again is why i think this was more a one character based movie and there's nothing wrong with that. The driving and drag racing were great to watch.THe love story was a surprise. the gangsters were an excellent addition that i wish we could have seen more of.Spencer Boldman did an excellent job of pullig off this character, i was highly impressed with his work.

I came for Emily Ratajkowski. I stayed for Emily Ratajkowski. Her character is the only one I cared about. I was familiar with Emily's time in music videos and modeling. I came in with low hope of her acting chops. I am so impressed that I will now be searching out more of her movies. She is a double threat. The movie was a bit slow for me. It climbed too much into the Italian stereotypes.

I did however like the retro feel of the 80's it was like a Time Machine. What with the cars and such. Needed more 80's products. If you love New York and grew up in the 80's, this movie is for you. Emily is the cherry on top.

Yes! It's a nice 80" vibe! Definitely worth a try.

The feeling of this film is really cool. It feels like cultural slice of life in New York. It worked for me more as dramedy than a romance, because I never really felt incredibly invested in the characters. They weren't entirely likeable/sympathetic, but they were still interesting.