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Whoa 3.5 stars from Ebert

posted 18 years ago by dccomics58
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Im surprised Ebert regarded this film that highly. Don't get me wrong, its a fun movie to watch, but def not close to the 4-star category.

[–] cincykid07 16 years ago

You should go back and watch it again.

[–] vitolucia 16 years ago

I just watched this last night for the first time since its release in 1985 and I must say that despite the 80s look and feel, this movie holds up surprisingly well. Nice balance of coming of age story with a Rocky-style (though not overdone)sports movie and the Louden character manages for the most part, to avoid all the typical teen cliches.

[–] bilyidol 9 years ago

Just watched the movie and then read the review and my jaw nearly hit the floor. I thought he would have some choice words but his praise was high indeed. There were a lot of great integers in this formula film including a kick ass soundtrack (Madonna!) but the final solution lacked chemistry of what 2016 considers a great film.

The Pele monologue was a high water mark

I tell you what.