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First off I am a fan of John Hughes, he has been responsible or some of the most essential and well known movies of the 80's,

Is Weird Science well known in pop culture? Sure, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is good.

Although it was fresh upon its release, it hasn't aged well at all. Relying heavily on sex appeal and cheap laughs, it lacks any depth or real character development.

Acting as a time capsule in a sense, displayed with not only through imagery (cheesy visual effects), but the dialogue (political correctness) as well.

It holds its place in movie history strictly due to the subject matter at hand and not so much the follow through from Hughes.

So if you're looking for to take a wacky trip back to the 80's, this should probably be placed somewhere in the body of your watchlist.

Less Than Zero is movie that is based on a book about drug addiction in Beverly Hills. Although it has not aged all that wellI it does boast a solid cast made up of stars of that time, a few names that have stood the test of time and are still relevant today. The performances were on point, especially that of Robert Downey Jr in the role of a heavily addicted addict.

As far as drug/addiction movies are concerned this is a decent addition to the list. It does hold a strong sense of realism, but is not overly engaging and the writing is subpar, but entertaining enough to be worth a watch.

It is a time capsule back to the 80's drug scene of Los Angeles, with a gritty portrayal of drugs. I have not read the novel which the movie is based on, so as far as the adaptation, I cannot speak confidently on that aspect. In conclusion, it's an adequate movie about addiction that relied too heavily on the performances from the cast. Worth a watch, but nothing overly memorable other than the nostalgic soundtrack.

This movie revolves around the unfortunate events that continuously plague James White (Christopher Abott) in this harrowing spiral into addiction and utter darkness.

This movie is extremely character driven, relying heavily on the actors performances. The acting was exactly where it needed to be, adding a sense of realism, giving this movie a very uncomfortable feel. Christopher Abott plays the role perfectly, in this breakout performance. Cynthia Nixon also gives a memorable performance as a cancer-stricken mother of James.

It is top-quality filmmaking, giving you a glimpse into life in it's most authentic form. It makes you feel different emotions, a sense of what it is to be. It has a gloomy feel throughout which gives the perfect vibe to the subject matter of the movie.

Overall it is a film that boasts strong performances from all involved. It is a very dark movie that is definitely deserving of it's Sundance praise.