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Summary: Some Kinda Wunderbar!
Review: I consider this movie the pinnacle of John Hugh's career. The movie is a classic love triangle similar to Hugh's previous Pretty in Pink. It sets up the protagonist Keith (Eric Stoltz) as the misunderstood artist in the 80's high school with his tomboy best friend Wutts (the ever endearing Mary Stuart Masterson.) Keith obsessed with the beauty of Miss Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson),feels inadequate because of his social status e.g. lives "across the tracks" very similar to that of Molly Ringwald's Character in Pretty in Pink. The climax of the movie is Stolz's character taking Amanda Jones out on the perfect date culminating in a faux fight with the antagonist "richy" Hardy Genns. Keith about to be pummelled by Genn's henchmen is saved "Deus ex Machina" by his "noble savage" friend Duncan whom he befriends in detention. The movie ends with Keith's realization of his love for his best friend Wutts as they wind up kissing in the rain walking into the moonlight with the timeless line "You look good wearing my future." So although the movie is quite sappy and somewhat predictable, it is still a triumph of the underdog which must always be celebrated. It has a kick [butt] soundtrack, but however does not include Billy Idol's "Catch my Fall" and Charlie Sexton's "Beat So Lonely" which are key songs in the movie. It is 80's adolescent romance at it's best.
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Summary: Classic 80's Movie
Review: I absolutely love this movie! It's a classic 80's film...with humor, romance, and a couple of twists...not to mention a great cast, including: Eric Stoltz, Lea Thompson, & Mary Stuart Masterson. It's a story we've all heard before: the beautiful, popular girl in high school falls for the charm of the romantic outcast...with a little help from his female friend. But it doesn't end there! You'll have to watch the movie, to find out what happens in the end...but I highly recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys the 80's genre of films. If you enjoyed "Can't Buy Me Love" and "Pretty In Pink"...then chances are that you'll enjoy this movie, as well. :)
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Summary: A CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: 'Some Kind Of Wonderful' is one of those films that stays with you for life. Ever sine I can remember this film has always been a favourite of mine and my sister. This has always been our film that we've treasured all our lives and can continually watch it. All the actors are fantastic, especially the main four-Eric Stoltz,Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Craig Sheffer.I LOVE this film.
by justine ryan
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Summary: 80's music and movies unite in the bratpack movie genre
Review: What is it that makes the 80's so special? It is almost like these beautiful years are the ultimate result of youth fighting through a rapidly changing world where things speed up, and where fighting for independance, emotions and love has become an art. Nothing captures this art better than movies. And there are few who can do this as great as John Hughes.
Yes, ofcourse the 80's are my youthful years and everyone romances his youth, but I am certain that the 60's, 70's were great years, and the 80's is the sum of all that.
Some kind of wonderful takes you right into the 80's rollercoaster with the cool drum scene opening of Mary Steward Masterson , the typical interactions between the teenagers and the punk and wave influences apparent in the clothing. Also the social groups becom clear. The punk-wave guy, the pretty popular girl, the alternative girl, the average normal neighbour boy (Stolz), the spoiled popular macho bratt, etc.
This combination was even enlarged in the best 80's picture ever, the breakfast club. It beautifully captures the different social groups on a highschool.
Some kind of wonderful, makes you happy, gives you that warm, first love feeling in which you would wrap yourself in as in a warm blanket. Just like the breakfast club, secret admirer, pretty in pink or st. Elmo's fire....it's makes you feel young....like the teenager you are of the 80's
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Summary: The movie with the ending Pretty In Pink should have had!
Review: This 80's John Hughes gem wasn't as popular as some of his other movies (Sixteen Candles, Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Pretty In Pink), which is a shame because it's every bit as good as those flicks, if not better. The plot of Pretty In Pink is sort of rehashed here: a teen from the poor side of town (Eric Stoltz subbing for Molly Ringwald), has got eyes for a popular teen (Lea Thompson subbing for Andrew McCarthy), and has a free-thinkin', seemingly gay best friend of the opposite gender (Mary Stuart Masterson subbing for Jon Cryer) that winds up being the person they should end up with. There's even the token jerk that causes problems for everyone (Craig Sheffer subbing for James Spader.) The original ending of Pretty In Pink was changed after test audiences said they would rather Molly Ringwald's character end up with Andrew McCarthy's, instead of Jon Cryer's. (Wrong! At least in my opinion.) They got it right in "Some Kind Of Wonderful." What a great 80's teen flick this is! Not too sappy, not too dramatic- everything gets balanced out with little drops of humor here and there. Candace Cameron is hilarious in every one of her scenes (check her out as Eric Stoltz's younger sister before she wound up on TV's migraine headache inducing "Full House"); so is Maddie Corman who plays the middle sister. (She later ended up on Margaret Cho's short lived "All American Girl" sitcom and was in another GREAT 80's teen flick called "Seven Minutes in Heaven" which also starred Jennifer Connelly.) If you love this movie, or are a fan of the John Hughes genre, you should also check out the "Some Kind Of Wonderful" soundtrack. It's every bit as GREAT as the "Pretty In Pink" soundtrack. The opening credits sequence music from "Some Kind Of Wonderful" ("Abuse" by Propaganda) is not on the cd, but is available on Propaganda's "Wishful Thinking" cd. The only issue I have with this DVD is the same issue I have with a lot of other Paramount DVD's: no extra goodies. No trailer, no outtakes, no deleted scenes, no commentary. That is disappointing, but it's still great to have this on DVD finally.
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Summary: Always loved this film...
Review: John Hughes (here as producer) has always put together some films about teenagers that made them filled with interesting traits, true feelings and genuine situations. Though this film is a bit far-fetched, it has the best characters (tomboy, skinhead, nerd, popular girl in school, rich fool). I've loved Mary Stuart Masterson since this film, and have made an attempt to see everything she's done since. Lea Thompson had the hardest part, trying to be cool and "real" at the same time. Eric Stoltz was never better looking, truly handsome, belying his previous role in "Mask" and future independent film projects, as well as carrying the lead role with genuine confidence. Elias Koteas is a real delight as Duncan, the skinhead; later he was in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" as a romantic lead, and the great Terrence Malick used him to excellent advantage in "The Thin Red Line". This film really marks the beginning of many fine film careers. The use of current popular music in all of Hughes' films has always added to their appeal, as well as good writing. This was a little more brutal than "16 Candles", but it hit all the right nerves. Also, as a middle-aged baby boomer, the emotions involved, I must say, are as relevent now as then. It was also a pleasure to see John Ashton ("Beverly Hills Cop") as the dad; he plays the bewildered authority figure very well. The DVD release offers an excellent transfer of the film (1.85:1 LBX) as well as great sound. A true feel-good film, this is real entertainment and I wish there were more like it.
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Summary: Before Dawson's Creek, There Was Some Kind Of Wonderful
Review: This movie has remained my favorite film since it came out in 1987. That's 13 years my friends. Like most of the teen angst pictures made by filmmaker John Hughes (Pretty In Pink, Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off), this movie treats teenagers problems with a level of reality that you can't help but respect. John Hughes always made sure the adults were talking on a different level then the kids. Clifford (Keith's dad): "Ah, Keith, you're only 16 years old." Keith (Eric Stoltz): "Then I'm 18, then I'm 19, then I'm 20. When does my life belong to me?" There is a certain level this movie attains that other films cannot touch. Plus, at the core is a love-triangle story that you can't help but get wrapped up in. Mary Stuart Masterson (Fried Green Tomatoes) and Lea Thompson (Back To The Future) reaaly shine as the ladies in the life of Eric Stoltz (Mask). This movie does't pontificate with so many 50 cent words as much as it hits home with bright, witty dialog and a cast that actually looks like they live in the world they move about in. Buy it. You won't regret it.
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Summary: FEEL GOOD MOVIE
Review: OMG! this movie was filmed at my high school! Its so trippy. San Pedro High. Its a nice good movie. A girls night movie
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Summary: Pretty In Pink with a sex change...
Review: Very cute movie by eighties teen film master, John Hughes, has a young Eric Stoltz as the poor kid trying to land a date with Lea Thompson, playing the rich girl, even though Mary Stuart Masterson, Stoltz's tomboy best friend, is really in love with him. I really liked this one, I can't imagine why it's the only one of Hughe's teen flicks that never got alot of attention considering it's up there with Ferris Bueller and Sweet Sixteen. Perhaps cinema audiences were getting tired of the formula at the time but in retrospect it's a sweet, funny little drama with the goofy late-Eighties settings and costumes we all know and love.
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Summary: Classic 80's Movie
Review: I absolutely love this movie! It's a classic 80's film...with humor, romance, and a couple of twists...not to mention a great cast, including: Eric Stoltz, Lea Thompson, & Mary Stuart Masterson. It's a story we've all heard before: the beautiful, popular girl in high school falls for the charm of the romantic outcast...with a little help from his female friend. But it doesn't end there! You'll have to watch the movie, to find out what happens in the end...but I highly recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys the 80's genre of films. If you enjoyed "Can't Buy Me Love" and "Pretty In Pink"...then chances are that you'll enjoy this movie, as well. :)
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