The Outsiders

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Summary: Excellent book, Excellent Movie
Review: The movie closely follows the book...both are excellent. The story is not one that will leave you feeling good...for the most part. The cast is an early brat pack ensemble of Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Emelio Estevez, Matt Dillion, C. Thomas Howell and others. It is fun to see them in the early stages of their acting careers.

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Summary: Stay gold, Pony
Review: This little film of Francis Ford Coppola's creative hands helped launch the careers of practically everyone in it. As if anyone could have imagined the impact that these actors were going to have on the film industry, men such as Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Matt Dillon. And there was some guy who called himself Tom Cruise in it too.(Who in the hell is he?!)
Based on the novel by S.E Hinton of the same title, it tells the story of three young boys by the names of Dally, Johnny and Ponyboy, and the nightmarish events of a hellish night. It all begins innocently enough with three friends going to a movie, Dally tries to impress a girl who happens to be a Soc (ie. rich girl) who in turn rejects his advances. She, and her own female friend in turn strike up a friendship with Ponyboy and Johnny after they stop Dally from harrassing her further, much to the anger and annoyance of her rich boyfriend.
After Ponyboy gets into trouble for coming home too late from the movie, he and Johnny sit and wait in the park. But therein more trouble awaits them, the boyfriends of the two girls that Pony and Johnny befriended have tracked them, now they are looking to teach them a lesson about greasers not being fit to speak to Soc girls. During a scuffle Johnny accidentally kills the ringleader of the Soc boys, in desperation he and Pony flee from town, with the help of Dally.
This was a story about trying to fit in, Pony is a smart and sensitive boy, who really doesn't deserve to be labelled as a no-good 'greaser'. But he is called that because his family don't have money, or prospects as far as society is concerned. It is also a story about the strength of friendship, and about brotherhood.
If you're looking just to see Rob Lowe or Tom Cruise, you will be disappointed, because they are not in this film that much. For those of you familiar with the novel, it will help you understand the book better, thought you may think the ending as rather abrupt (which it is).
The lack of special features is not really surprising, after all, this is known as Coppola's 'sleeper' film. But this is a good movie, and you should buy this DVD for that reason.

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Summary: The best book made into the best movie!
Review: The Outsiders is without a doubt my favorite movie! I read the book a few weeks ago with my class and absolutly loved it. My teacher showed us the movie, and I almost hugged her. I went out and bought it on DVD and watch it at least twice a week. It has exellent acting by many great stars, like Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Emilio Estevez, Diane Lane, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, and more. The only thing that could have made the movie better is if they added another 10 minutes and put in the lasst two chapters of the book. This movie definetly deserves 5 stars.

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Summary: One of the best movies i've ever seen
Review: this was seriously one of the best movies that i've ever seen. I am a huge fan of the book, and when i watched the movie i loved the way the didnt alter the lines at all. The acting was so good i felt like c. thomas howell was really ponyboy and i was experiancing the life of a "greaser". I honestly dont think the acting could have gotten better, or that the director could have picked a better cast. This deserves its 5 star rating!

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Summary: you have to see it
Review: I saw this movie after reading the book and they where unbelievably similar. the book is about teens growing up in a misunderstood world. I love the book and movie so much. It has somewhat of a sad ending that even made me cry a little but it just made me want to watch it again. five stars. two thumbs up. my favorite movie of all time

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Summary: Great!!!
Review: I absolutely loved this movie! The acting in this movie is wonderful. All of the characters in the movie portray the characters in the book. Although i thought the book was better then the movie it is still my favorite movie to watch. I could watch this movie over and over again and i promise that you will love this movie, especially if you loved the book!

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Summary: The Movie of an Era
Review: This is a monumental piece for pre-teens growing up in the 80's. The book added drama during my puberty blues and the Coppola did the movie justice.

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Summary: Before "The Outsiders" there was nothing.
Review: This movie is absolutely great. There's not other movie of the same genre that can actually compare to this one. The story of these young men trying to fit in into society and the conflicts they encounter in life are just a short example of what this movie is all about. This is one of those movie that you watch and will stay with you FOREVER. It's not a big surprise that if it was based from a great book the result would be an even greater movie that everyone would enjoy watching. Before "The Outsiders" for me, there was nothing as big as this. I recommend this movie a 100% and I guarantee it has everything and even more of the things you look for in a movie. It has action, suspense, drama, sad scenes, and why not, romance everything done in a clean way. The format would show its age eventually but a master piece will never be too old or too bad for the new generation to enjoy it.

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Summary: The Best Book/Movie Ever!
Review: It is a very good movie and book! And unlke Harry Potter and The Wizard of Oz, it follows the book very well!

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Summary: A great movie based on one of the greatest books!
Review: Long before stars became superstars, they all starred together in "The Outsiders", a movie about two gangs fighting each other. When one hits his brother Ponyboy (C. Thomas Howell), he and his friend Johnny (Ralph Macchio) run off to an abananded chruch, after Johnny kills one of the member in the other gang "The Socs". He and Ponyboy start learning about sunsets and clouds along the way. Then when Dallas (Matt Dillon) takes them to eat something, they come back and see the chruch on fire, rescuing kids in the church while on fire. Getting burnt and unconcious, The threesome are in a hospital when The Greasers show up and hug Ponyboy for coming back. The rumble lead to deaths. This movie was great. I give it a 10 for its chilling story.