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Gardner Barnes (Kevin Costner) is a young Texan who has just graduated from college and is unsure of what to do next. Along with his friends, collectively known as the Groovers, Gardner embarks on a road trip to the Rio Grande as a last hurrah for the group. As the trip progresses, Gardner and his buddies, including Kenneth Waggener (Sam Robards) and Phil Hicks (Judd Nelson), struggle with their impending adulthood and the looming issue of the Vietnam War.
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Occasionally held back by shaggy plotting and clunky sentimentality, Fandango manages to blend its familiar tropes with bursts of quirky situations and strong performances.

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Matthew Fraser Globe and Mail Oct 8
They are a predictable motley blend of caricatures, but Reynold's script fleshes them out into convincing human beings, and he got strong performances all round. Go to Full Review Rex Reed New York Post May 19
Talk about boring. These are jerks without interest or depth, wafting their way through a screenplay without conflict or purpose. Go to Full Review Steve Sibilsky Detroit Free Press May 19
It had me laughing my head off, but also made me think, whenever I could catch my breathe. Go to Full Review John Ferguson Radio Times Aug 31
3/5
Costner shines as the anarchic unofficial leader of the group, but he is more than matched by Judd Nelson, who turns in a powerful, mature performance. Go to Full Review Richard Freedman Newark Star-Ledger Aug 27
The movie is more foolish than lively. Go to Full Review Kim Newman Monthly Film Bulletin May 19
There are a few patches of arch dialogue, but for the most part the interactions between the young men are convincingly abrasive and witty. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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James P Nov 7 I’m not sure if this movie is “officially” a cult classic, but it should be. This movie is one of my all time favorites. Some of the humor is a little silly, but much of it is world class. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Aug 24 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom, e o filme tem poucas cenas interessantes. See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 31 Funny in 1 hour and 31 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Joseph @WildWestern May 7 Buck and Broncos, good ol’ boys and reckless fun! Fandango is memorable. See more Kai T 04/06/2024 Fandango is such a fun movie! It's silly and irreverent and crazy, which is just what kids freshly out of college should be in their lighter moments. It's also poignant and touching at times. The humor is sometimes a bit off the wall, but most of it is believable, if zany, due to the excellent acting of the cast. It's about a road trip five friends take to dig up Dom. Some of the funniest stuff in any movie I can think of off hand. Costner and Nelson deliver great performances. The soundtrack is excellent, especially the Pat Metheny track, expertly woven into the scene near the end of the movie, that makes the entire scene special. One of my very favorite comedies movies! See more Lancaster 03/05/2024 This really is a very funny and yet incredibly poignant film. Set to a gorgeous soundtrack featuring lovely music from Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays among various pop tunes of the seventies, the movie delivers multiple excellent scenes that continuously deliver satisfaction from the viewer. You are left wanting more and with the heartstrings pulled ever-so subtly. Highly recommend. See more Read all reviews
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Kevin Reynolds

Director

Kevin Costner

Gardner Barnes

Judd Nelson

Phil Hicks

Sam Robards

Kenneth Waggener

Chuck Bush

Dorman

Brian Cesak

Lester Griffin

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Synopsis Gardner Barnes (Kevin Costner) is a young Texan who has just graduated from college and is unsure of what to do next. Along with his friends, collectively known as the Groovers, Gardner embarks on a road trip to the Rio Grande as a last hurrah for the group. As the trip progresses, Gardner and his buddies, including Kenneth Waggener (Sam Robards) and Phil Hicks (Judd Nelson), struggle with their impending adulthood and the looming issue of the Vietnam War.
Director
Kevin Reynolds
Producer
Barrie M. Osborne, Pat Kehoe
Screenwriter
Kevin Reynolds
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 27, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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