Lucas

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Summary: A modern story of Romeo and Juliet
Review: Director: David Seltzer
Format: Color
Studio: Fox Home Entertainme
Video Release Date: March 11, 2003

Cast:

Corey Haim ... Lucas
Kerri Green ... Maggie
Charlie Sheen ... Cappie
Courtney Thorne-Smith ... Alise
Winona Ryder ... Rina
Tom Hodges ... Bruno
Ciro Poppiti ... Ben
Guy Boyd ... Coach
Jeremy Piven ... Spike
Kevin Wixted ... Tonto
Emily Seltzer ... Marie
Erika Leigh ... Mary Ellen
Anne Ryan ... Angie
Jason Alderman ... Tony
Tom Mackie ... Billy
Garrett M. Brown ... Mr. Kaiser
Donald Harrigan ... Man at Symphony
Judy Leavitt-Wells ... Cheer Coach
Christina Baglivi ... Spanish Teacher
Shirley Madlock ... Teacher
Rosanne E. Krevitt ... Teacher
Gregg Potter ... Tough Kid
Polly Augusta Noonan ... Punk Girl
James Krag ... Usher
R. Gilbert Clayton ... Band Teacher
Patti Wilkus ... Home Economics Teacher
Martha Murphy ... Choir Teacher
Lucy Butler ... Maggie's Mom
Gary Cole ... Assistant Coach
Jerald Edward Cundiff Jr. ... Karger
Paul Grossman ... Extra
Rachel Wagner

Lucas (Corey Haim), the school wimp, a 14-year-old in high school on an accelerated course because of his brainieness, and therefore smaller than his classmates, falls for Maggie (Kerrie Green), a new girl in the school. They are friends, but when it comes to the romance department, to his great disappointment she falls for Cappie (Charlie Sheen), who is a jock.

Lucas becomes convinced that the only way to win his love was through the football hero route, and in spite of his diminutive size, he te tries out for the team without the coach's approval, who immediately throws him off the field.

Watch the movie for the rest of the story. It was a great story of young teenagers emotions, and unrequited love. If you are as impressed as I, you will enjoy this film a lot.

Joseph (Joe) Pierre





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Summary: BITE YOUR TONGUE!
Review: Hey, Lady From California. SIXTEEN CANDLES has heart!

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Summary: "Throw it to lucas!!!!"
Review: I can relate very well to this film. I saw it my senior year of high school in 1991, but I didn't notice how true it rang for me until today. Like Lucas, I was unpopular but outgoing. Many students looked down on me because I was in special education and was considered 'stupid'. I also had a crush on a cheerleader and did everything to get her attention. And also like Lucas, my heart was crushed when she decided to date a football player. I was even told by one of the teachers to stick with my own kind (he didn't say those EXACT words, but it sounded that way) when he talked to her about me. The good news was the pain I felt healed in time.

That is why I like Lucas. It is a movie I can relate to, and is full of honesty. Unlike a few other 80s teen films, it doesn't stereotype it's characters. Lucas is not a stereotypical geek because he is interesting, Cappy is not your stereotypical jock because he has a good heart and looks out for Lucas, and Maggie is not your stereotypical high school cheerleader because she doesn't act snotty. Looking back on this film now would be a trip through innocence because many of the main stars have had their share of trouble in recent years. Still, if you want to watch a great film that takes an honest look at teen angst, 'Lucas' hits the right buttons.

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Summary: Not the Typical Teen Flick
Review: I never saw "Lucas" in the theaters, but it was rerun frequently in the late 80s and 90s on Fox on Saturday afternoons. I don't know that a more serious story has ever been offered to the teen audience--I can think of "What's Eating Gilbert Grape", but it doesn't have as wide a reality appeal for most.

"Lucas" is the story of a boy--promoted early to high school--who has an adult intellect with a child's understandings. His academic confidence has been his best friend, but he is willing to abandon it for the girl he has fallen in love with. It is the kind of film that should be taken more to heart; an exhibition in how the "other half" lives--both Lucas and the other suitors find they have allowed myths (of the high school kind) to keep them from understanding each other.

The music in this film is a treasure. Like "E. T.", the music conveys the emotions of the person--making a dramatic scene all that more tender (as in a fresh wound).

I don't approve of the language, and until it was relased on VHS/DVD I didn't realize it does have "that word", but it is a good conversation piece for adults (read: parents/caregivers/teachers) and children (13+).

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Summary: A rare example of very good film making
Review: I saw this movie 7 years ago and I thought it was a very
special film,not only because of the script but because of the incredible acting talent on display.
I have to say that those glasses do not flatter Corey Haims features but they were an important part of making the character Lucas more believable as a nerdy,yet highly inteligent young boy.
Charlie Sheen and Winona Ryder are great as Lucas`s protectors against the school bully.

The magic between Haim And Ryder on screen has to be scene to be believed and as I have said before in respect of Corey Haim its a shame that he could not have continued the same standard of acting in his more recent appearances.
Great film buy it or lose something very special forever

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Summary: A great movie from the 80's!
Review: I saw this movie in the theater along time ago and I liked it. I thought it was really good. It has a wonderful score but no soundtrack. How come this movie doesn't have a soundtrack? Well, anyways I think for those of you who hadn't seen this movie should rent it. Ya'll would like it.

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Summary: HISTORY WAS MADE WITH THIS ONE IN 1986
Review: IT'S HARD TO FIND MOVIES BASED ON TEENAGERS THAT HAVE REAL CHARACTERS. THEY'RE OUT THERE AND THIS IS ONE OF THEM. WRITER, DIRECTOR DAVID SELTZER HAS PUT HIS HEART INTO THIS FILM AND IT SHOWS. WITH THE TALENT THAT COREY HAIM HAS ITS HARD TO BELIEVE HE TOOK A WRONG TURN IN HOLLYWOOD. MAKING FILMS LIKE "BLOWN AWAY", THE "FAST GETAWAY" FILMS AND TEAMING UP WITH FELDMAN ONE/TWO MANY TIMES REALLY RUINED HIS CAREER. HE DOES HAVE THIS FILM AND A FEW OTHERS THAT HE CAN BE PROUD OF. THE FILM ALSO STARS KERRI GREEN (WHERE IS SHE NOW?), CHARLIE SHEEN AND WINONA RYDER IN HER FILM DEBUT, WHO HAS PASSED THEM ALL UP AND BECAME THE MOST SUCCESSFUL OF HER CO-STARS BY A LONG SHOT. HOWEVER, SHE HAD LITTLE TO DO HERE. THIS FILM BELONGS TO HAIM AND HIS DIRECTOR. COME ON COREY TRY TO GET A GOOD SUPPORTING ROLE, AND MAKE YOUR COME BACK. OTHERS HAVE DONE IT.

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Summary: A True Teen Movie
Review: Let me tell you, Lucas is one of the best teen movies ever! In an age when people think teens have no feelings, and are sex, and party crazy, it is refreshing to see a film like this. A true gem sbout the joys and pains of growing up. Excellent performances. It is too bad Corey Haim made bad movie choices afterward, because I believe he has talent. Anyway, he wil always have this one. Charlie Sheen, and Kerri Green are also marvelous. Do yourself a favor, and check it out.

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Summary: Good movie
Review: Lucas is a good movie.It has comedy, drama and romance all in one film.You get to see all the famous actors like Corey haim,kerri green,charlie sheen and wynoda ryder when they were just teenagers.This is a must see movie,even though it came out in the mid-80's it's still a good one.Lucas is for the whole family to enjoy.

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Summary: This is A Great Movie.
Review: Lucas Is A Great Movie. Corey Heim Did A great on playing this young nice boy named Lucas. I did not like it when everybody made fun of him. He falls In love with this girl named maggie (Kerri Green). But Maggie falls in love with Lucas' Football Friend Cappie (Charlie Sheen). But Lucas goes out for the football team to win back the love of his life and almost gets killed. In the end The Whole Football team Cheered for him On His first day back to school from the hospital.