As a 12 year old I probably would've given this movie a 10. Along with Star Wars it was my favorite movie for the summer of 77 and probably for a few more years of my youth. Honestly, it is still incredibly nostalgic to me -I'd say more so than any other movie I watched during that time period of my life. Which is why it gets an 8. I agree with the other posts here especially Damonfordham -This movie is for 12-13 year olds (or kids around that age) not adults. If I saw this today for the first time I would think it was god awful. I think you need the combination of youth, innocence, immaturity and to have been growing up in the 70's to really be effected by this film. There was a time and place for this in my life -if I would've have seen it any later I wouldn't have the memory of it I do today. I remember seeing it twice that summer and the theme song (Our time is now (Looking Good) by James Rolleston) staying with me long after. That song still takes me back. Look, movies have changed tremendously, most kids today might not even like this movie and adults forget it -it's not meant for you. Yes it's cheesy- but if you grew up in the 70's and were 12 or so when you saw this then you get it.
I have often sang that song throughout my life when life is looking good- here are the lyrics:
The road is open and we're rolling thru and life is looking good
We got a dream that maybe could come true and life is looking good
If we just stay loose now we'll come out alright
There's something telling me our time is now
It's just a whisper but I know somehow
We've got to listen got to do it now
Life is looking good for you and me
The clouds have parted and the sun's come thru and life is looking good
There's nothing that can beat all we can do and life is looking good
If we hold together we're gonna be alright
There's something telling me our time is now
It's just a whisper but I know somehow
We've got to listen got to do it now
Life is looking good for you and me
If we just stay loose now we're gonna be alright....
