World Famous Comics: Some Kind of Wonderful (Special Collector's Edition)
Some Kind of Wonderful (Special Collector's Edition)
Starring: Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Craig Sheffer, John Ashton Directed By: Howard Deutch Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Paramount Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: August 29, 2006 Running Time: 94 minutes Theatrical Release Date: February 27, 1987
Amazon.com essential video: After dominating the teen-movie genre for the bulk of the 1980s, writer-producer (and sometimes director) John Hughes proved that he had at least one good movie left in him before squandering his talent on lame comedies throughout the 1990s. Like The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful treated its teenaged characters like real people with real feelings, hopes, fears, and desire. Mary Stuart Masterson gives a great performance as a tomboy drummer named Watts who's secretly in love with her best friend, Keith (Eric Stoltz), an aspiring artist who is oblivious to her affection because he's got a crush on Amanda (Lea Thompson), the popular high school beauty. Watts will even go so far as to chauffeur a date for Keith and Amanda, if only to prove--after a lot of patient, emotional anguish--that she's better for Keith than Amanda could ever be. The movie's drama comes from Keith's gradual realization that there's more to love than surface attraction, and Hughes gets extra mileage out of the romantic confusion by allowing Thompson's character to be more than a shallow campus cutie. All three of the leads are good fits in their roles, and this was one of the few teen films of the '80s to add genuine depth to its mainstream appeal. It's one of the few John Hughes movies to stand the test of time. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description: A young tomboy Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson) finds her feelings for her best friend Keith (Eric Stoltz) run deeper than just friendship when he gets a date with the most popular girl in school Amanda (Lea Thompson). Unfortunately the girl's old boyfriend Hardy (Craig Scheffer) who is from the rich section of town is unable to let go of her and plans to get back at Keith.System Requirements:Running Time: 94 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 097360422047 Manufacturer No: 042204
Some Kind Of Wonderful Some Kind of Wonderful (Special Collector's Edition)
I thought the movie was good. I think the best part was the party and the Prep got what was coming to him. I have watched it a couple of times since I got it.
I've always loved this movie! This is one of thr best teen movies to come out in the 1980's. The characters were well developed and had more than one dimesion. There was good and bad in ALL of the charcters, just like there is in real people. I love how confident Eric is, getting along with Amanda, his best friends, and the toughs he meets. My fave scene in this movie has to be when the tough guys show up to help and the party, and how some of the rich girls liked them. It ended the way I wish it would, although I wonder if the money on those diamonds could have been put to better use, his girl would have loved him anyways. If you haven't seen it, check it out cause it's not a cheesy bubble gum movie. I still love it as an adult.
Diamonds are a tomboy's best friend This wasn't my favorite 80s movie at first but after seeing it for the 50th time, it kind of grew on me. You start to relate to Amanda Jones and feel sorry for her. Gosh, all the popular girls in this movie remind me of chicks I went to school with. Gag me with a spoon!
The adult film that isn't really an adult film! SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL is an adult film because it is now 21 years old. It was theatrically released 21 years ago today,as a matter of fact. And is not an adult film because it is not pornographic(this may make you chuckle). Anyway,director John Hughes(PLANES TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES,SHE'S HAVING A BABY,CURLY SUE,HOME ALONE 1 & 2),worked with a talented cast featuring Eric Stoltz(MASK),Lea Thompson(HOWARD THE DUCK),Mary Stuart Masterson(FUNNY ABOUT LOVE,FRIED GREEN TOMATOES) and John Ashton(BEVERLY HILLS COP 1 & 2,MIDNIGHT RUN,LITTLE BIG LEAGUE). Thompson and MSM are respectively,Stoltz's love interests. Interestingly,MSM plays drums in the film. Ashton is Keith's(Stoltz) father Cliff,a service station attendant. This film,like many others,features a great pop music soundtrack. Subsequently,Ashton had cameos in SHAB and CS.
"Wonderful" Movie I believe this is the real 80s classic, with all the turmoil and angst of teeny-boppers, but with a touch of reality and a high dose of sweetness. This flick is a most-see for teenagers of all ages, because it really goes beyond the 80s brat-pack attitude to include the feelings of an era with its own style and beliefs about love.
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