dbistolaridis
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What makes this movie great is the acting. Kristin Stewart steals the show, and even I (a heterosexual woman) can see what a guy could fall in love with. She has such a weary beauty about her, and seems so much the "cool girl" that all the guys would have aspired for and the smarter girls would have tried to be like.
However, Jesse Eisenberg is a heck of an actor. He hit all the right notes, and managed to be funny and awkward without compromising the lead romantic role.
This movie was also an Easter Egg hunt of little surprises, like Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig. Especially Martin Starr from Freaks and Geeks. Everyone did very well in their role and this movie was romantic, funny, and insightful.
The only quibble I would have is it is supposed to take place in the 80's, but the costuming/makeup/etc. does not necessarily scream 1987. No, I am not looking for sloppy gimmicks like The Wedding Singer, but much of this movie at sight looked a little too recent for 1987. If they really wanted to "date" this movie they might have tried a little harder I think.
However, Jesse Eisenberg is a heck of an actor. He hit all the right notes, and managed to be funny and awkward without compromising the lead romantic role.
This movie was also an Easter Egg hunt of little surprises, like Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig. Especially Martin Starr from Freaks and Geeks. Everyone did very well in their role and this movie was romantic, funny, and insightful.
The only quibble I would have is it is supposed to take place in the 80's, but the costuming/makeup/etc. does not necessarily scream 1987. No, I am not looking for sloppy gimmicks like The Wedding Singer, but much of this movie at sight looked a little too recent for 1987. If they really wanted to "date" this movie they might have tried a little harder I think.
Let me break this down quick for you if you are considering this movie (you may be snowed in, on hospital bedrest, stranded in a hotel in an unappealing place):
Positives 1. Kim Richards is pretty and is adorable in her urban clothes 2. Robert Downey Jr. and James Spader are also tasty 80's eye candy 3. Chuckles at watching 80's style urban rebellion...BRIEF! 4. Chuckles at watching 80's style discipline issues at school-MOMENTARY! 5. Chuckles at some cute and some outrageous styles (apparently male nipples were acceptable at urban California high schools in the 80's).FLEETING 6. A snicker at some of the badly executed dance moves, Flashdance couldn't save these moves.-SPORADIC MOMENT HERE OR THERE
Negatives
1. Oh wow, could this story be any sillier? So many silly details laying all over the place like cheap parade candy. Shooting cockroaches on bedroom walls, high school students moonlighting as armed muggers, friends who convince their friends to leave by shoving their food all over their faces)
2. Again with the storyline-very ridiculous and sometimes hard to believe or to even follow...some of this could be an editing issue.
3. Poor acting! This is clearly not the role for James Spader to shine his very considerable and worthy acting skills. Robert Downey Jr. is believable with his typical 80's style laid back guy...the rest are just fools in headbands.
4. Badly shot...apparent even to me, hardly an expert in this type of thing.
5. Seriously???? Do these movie makers think urban teens are psycho paths???
The overall film just looks dirty as well...not just the fault of the cockroaches. Instead of a vintage gem found at a cool little flea market...this gives of the feel of finding some dirty used old crap in your reclusive uncle's basement, the one with hoarding tendencies. UGH
Positives 1. Kim Richards is pretty and is adorable in her urban clothes 2. Robert Downey Jr. and James Spader are also tasty 80's eye candy 3. Chuckles at watching 80's style urban rebellion...BRIEF! 4. Chuckles at watching 80's style discipline issues at school-MOMENTARY! 5. Chuckles at some cute and some outrageous styles (apparently male nipples were acceptable at urban California high schools in the 80's).FLEETING 6. A snicker at some of the badly executed dance moves, Flashdance couldn't save these moves.-SPORADIC MOMENT HERE OR THERE
Negatives
1. Oh wow, could this story be any sillier? So many silly details laying all over the place like cheap parade candy. Shooting cockroaches on bedroom walls, high school students moonlighting as armed muggers, friends who convince their friends to leave by shoving their food all over their faces)
2. Again with the storyline-very ridiculous and sometimes hard to believe or to even follow...some of this could be an editing issue.
3. Poor acting! This is clearly not the role for James Spader to shine his very considerable and worthy acting skills. Robert Downey Jr. is believable with his typical 80's style laid back guy...the rest are just fools in headbands.
4. Badly shot...apparent even to me, hardly an expert in this type of thing.
5. Seriously???? Do these movie makers think urban teens are psycho paths???
The overall film just looks dirty as well...not just the fault of the cockroaches. Instead of a vintage gem found at a cool little flea market...this gives of the feel of finding some dirty used old crap in your reclusive uncle's basement, the one with hoarding tendencies. UGH