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Summary: 1980s classic!!!
Review: Patrick Dempsey plays nerdy Ronnie Miller, who is so on the outside of society at his high school that he is known simply as "Lawn Boy" because he mows everyone's lawn for his part-time job. He wants to be popular for his upcoming senior year, and he sees his chance when cheerleader Cindy Mancini is in a jam, having ruined her mother's suede outfit at a party and needing $1000 to replace it.Ronnie happens to be at the mall at the same time, purchasing a new telescope with his lawn-mowing money when he sees Cindy's dilemma. He offers to pay for the new outfit if she will pretend to be his girlfriend for a month and introduce him to the popular circle. Although this seems completely crazy to Cindy, she does it (after a great little makeover -- quite the staple of 1980s teen movies!) She even starts to like Ronnie as a person, until popularity goes to his head. People are lemmings and will believe whatever they are told, particularly in the classic scene where Ronnie starts doing the "African Anteater Dance" which he saw on a show he mistook for 'American Bandstand'. Everyone at the school dance follows him instantly. Don't miss a very young Seth Green as Ronnie's annoying brother! He is great as a smarmy kid!
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Summary: A classic of the "Teen 80s"
Review: Yes this movie covered ground that was covered a million times it seems in the 80s teen genre. Nerdy guy wants popular girl, nerdy guy with help from everything from divine intervention(Heavenly Kid) to flatout pay her. Can't buy me love would be in the latter category. The movie is one of the only ones to cast a "nerdy" looking guy to the role of the heartsick geek. Patrick Dempsey fits this role to a T. Amanda Peterson(fairly unknown, but great job) is great as the unattainable high school goddess. The supporting cast were notable for their sheer obnoxiousness. It is hard to like any of them. For those who liked Geraldo(the singer) look for him as one of these. The basic synopsis of the movie is Ronald(nerd) wants Cindy(Head cheerleader). But unlike most movies in the genre, Ronald is not motivated by affection for Cindy. He seems most motivated by that ever illusive "popularity". The entrepaneur nerd raises 1000 dollars for a summer of lawn mowing, and offers the money to Cindy in exchange for the appearance of them "going out". Of course as with most movies he loses his old friends, gains the newer ones, and becomes instant "most desired on campus" when he convinces Cindy to take the job. Of course in the end, Cindy and ronald see the error of their ways and hook up. Although this movie is typical of its genre, it stands out for its good natured tone. Yes there is the usual geek harrassment, but the movie uses very little vulger language etc. Normally this would not be a good thing to me, but the movie is just too pleasant to not like. The characters are all one dimensional.. but somehow they fit. There is the annoying kid brother(played by a young Seth Green), the clueless parents, and of course the superficial classmates. But these characters play their sterotypical roles so well... that they actually are very entertaining. The movie is hard to find, but its definatley worth a rent at the video store. You won't get that witty, beyond their years intellect that oozes from lots of current teen comedies, but you will get a cool story that will make ya root for Dempsey and Peterson in the end and wanting something bad to happen to the rest. Next time you have rented all the new releases at Blockbuster... pick this one up.
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Summary: ONE OF MY ALL-TIME FAVS***
Review: If you love the corny but terrific 1980's, you'll love this movie. In my opinion, the TEEN MOVIE OF ALL TEEN MOVIES... tHE CLOTHES ARE A RIOT, but ther than that this movie has a terrific point, Cools, Nerds...who cares! Ronald Miller rides into the most popular girl in school's heart on a lawnmower. From there its all sorts of fun for the move watcher! I love this move and was soooo pleased it was released on DVD. No special features, bummer. Terrific film though. Be sure to get it!
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Summary: Best 80's movie made going to DVD
Review: An 80's teen romantic comedy that you can watch over and over again. There is more to the story being told than money cant buy you love. I think a deeper message to this story is no matter how life changes and the world around you changes dont get caught up in all. Stay who you are and true to yourself and everything will work out in the end. On another note Im very happy that Buena Vista Home Entertainment is finally going to put this movie out on DVD this summer. So to all of you Can't Buy Me Love fans out there lets hope they include some special features. I myself would love to hear a commentary from Patrick Dempsey and Amanda Peterson and some deleated scenes. There is not much info from Buena Vista other than its being released this summer. ...
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Summary: 1980s classic!!!
Review: Patrick Dempsey plays nerdy Ronnie Miller, who is so on the outside of society at his high school that he is known simply as "Lawn Boy" because he mows everyone's lawn for his part-time job. He wants to be popular for his upcoming senior year, and he sees his chance when cheerleader Cindy Mancini is in a jam, having ruined her mother's suede outfit at a party and needing $1000 to replace it. Ronnie happens to be at the mall at the same time, purchasing a new telescope with his lawn-mowing money when he sees Cindy's dilemma. He offers to pay for the new outfit if she will pretend to be his girlfriend for a month and introduce him to the popular circle. Although this seems completely crazy to Cindy, she does it (after a great little makeover -- quite the staple of 1980s teen movies!) She even starts to like Ronnie as a person, until popularity goes to his head. People are lemmings and will believe whatever they are told, particularly in the classic scene where Ronnie starts doing the "African Anteater Dance" which he saw on a show he mistook for 'American Bandstand'. Everyone at the school dance follows him instantly. Don't miss a very young Seth Green as Ronnie's annoying brother! He is great as a smarmy kid!
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Summary: NERDS, COOLS, MY SIDE, YOUR SIDE, ITS BS !!
Review: THIS MOVIE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST TEEN MOVIE'S EVER MADE. I just saw a preview the other day for a movie thats about to be released.. i think its called "Love Dont Cost A Thing" - and its a total rip off !!!! of Can't Buy me Love, just shows how their is no originality these days, they sample the hell out of music, now movies !!
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Summary: horrible customer service
Review: I ordered this video Nov. 30th and was told that it would be delivered by Dec 22nd (which was long enough to wait). On Dec22nd I checked the status of my order again, and now it says it will be delivered after Dec 24th. Four weeks to wait for a video? This is ridiculous.
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Summary: an 80's film from the heart
Review: I first this movie in the theatres when i was child back in the 1980's. This film is about Ronald Miller, a regular guy from Arizona who mows lawns and goes to High school. One lawn in particular belongs to Cindy Mancini, the most popular girl in town,who does not even acknowledge Ronald's existence. Well, Cindy goes to a party wearing an expensive outfit that her mother forbade her to wear when she asked her. One of the jocks gets careless with his red wine and throws it right onto Mancini's outfit. Now, Cindy is in trouble when she can't get the stains out or a replacement dress. Then, Ronald offers to pay for the dress if she goes out with him because he is certain that it will instantly make him the most popular guy in school and he is right. But,when Ronald makes friends with the jocks his somewhat dorky ex-friends resent his ignoring them and Ronald eventually is pressured into throwing crap at his best friend's house on Halloween. Then the best part of the movie comes, Ronald realizes that they were all friends when they were younger and gives a GREAT speech when one of the jocks get angry that a dork is tutoring one of the hot cheerleader chicks. The jock says "this guy is pulling a Ronald Miller" and Ronald smashes a bat and admits that he changed as a person when he became popular. After that, nobody thinks that Ronald is a Dork for what he did anymore and begin to feel his pain. He is back to being same old Ronald, who Cindy falls for because she see's him for who he is.
THIS MOVIE IS GREAT. A TRUE TEEN CHARMER
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Summary: It's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got
Review: Nice social message wrapped up in hip clothes, cool music, adorable female lead, nerdy hero, and morality tale. But the crux of the flick is about learning to accept yourself, to stand tall for what you believe to be true, AND above all, to recognize when you have what you need. If our hero had realized he should be satisfied when our cute female lead was dating him, well... there would have been no movie. but, he would not have taken such a fall... and not learned such important personal lessons. Another movie attacking class structure and cliques, but, hey, if it weren't the sad state of affairs, would we flock to see this stuff? No. So, if the shoe fits... See the movie again. Worth it the second time around.
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Summary: No widescreen = NO SALE
Review: I've been checking and checking and checking, hoping that the people at Disney would release a widescreen version of this great 80s film. However, it still has not materialized. The logic apparently is that "family" films should be released in fullscreen. However, Disney must surely realize that a large percentage of true film fans and collectors will refuse to purchase a pan and scan title. Because there has not been a new widescreen edition, I refuse to purchase this chopped release.
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