Angus

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Kurtis E @RT30384570 03/03/2024 If I didn't have nostalgia for this childhood favorite, I'm not sure it's worthy of five stars. But I recently rewatched this for the first time since I was probably 13 (34 now) and it still gives me the same feelings I had when I was an awkward teenager. The main cast is terrific. Charlie Talbert as fat but resilient Angus Bethune, James Van Der Beek in his first film role as your typical cartoonish jock Rick Sanford, Chris Owen as the comedic foil sidekick Troy, and Ariana Richards as the beautiful love interest Melissa. They all have amazing chemistry together, but there needs to be a special shoutout to Kathy Bates and George C. Scott as Angus' mother and grandfather. They both steal the show in every scene they are in, in particular one heartwarming scene they share together. It's formulaic as hell including a speech in front of the whole student body at the film's climax about what it means to be "normal", but the comedy is both heartfelt and genuine despite some outdated behaviors from sidekick Troy in this 30 year old film. See more Joshua W @RT83743164 07/22/2023 This is one of my favorite movies and I feel like it doesn't receive enough credit for the work of art that it is. See more 07/28/2020 As the first football movie I remember seeing before Rudy came along, this movie is a non-cliche way kind of spoke to me. I was always the "fat, socially awkward" kid at school, I was easily able to get behind Angus. I wasn't a fan of his best bud Troy, but I guess he served his purpose. The 1 part I would stand up & applaud about is when he told off James Vander Beek. See more 01/24/2020 A film you can learn a lot from. See more 04/17/2018 A Story You Can Learn A lot From Showing That Were All Diffrent and that no one is normal. See more 02/03/2016 Definitely could've been better. See more Read all reviews

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