Did anybody else like this movie better as an adult?

I am watching it now and agree. I had forgotten all about it until I was reminded Ritchie Valens performed at my grandparents wedding. That definitely made want to view it again and so far I'm glad I did.

Yes! I remember first seeing this when I was very young and it had only been out a year or two. I remember liking it, but I also remember being somewhat scared--the plane crash flashbacks at the beginning and throughout the movie. And Bo and his hot temper and erratic behavior! As a little kid, those scenes stood out as very scary to me. Then YEARS later, as an adult, I watched it again and it had the biggest impact on me in a very positive way. It crushed my heart and made me so appreciative of Ritchie Valens, also Buddy Holly and the other musicians of their era. This is definitely a great movie that I can rate as one of my favorites. The acting was on point and the movie was overall made extremely well!