Cocktail

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unicorn @Filmfairy Dec 29 A classic 80’s film. Amazing music. Powerful acting performances. Gritty and realistic. Full of fun but also serious moments when needed. See more Wayne B Nov 29 The story is about an idealistic young man that is inspired by a wealthier bartender that wealth and success is everything. Following that advice doesn't make him happier, the girl in his life does. He realizes his older friend destroys himself on that path and Cruise's character decides family and love matter most. Good story. See more Lance L Oct 5 Tom Cruise was everywhere in the 1980s, and the biggest star of film (and more in years to come). Cocktail is one of my all time favorite films, with its rock and roll soundtrack combining current music (Kokomo) with remakes of early rock music ("All Shook Up", "Rave On"). Cruise is still the somewhat cocky lead trying to get the girl as Brian, but his connection with Bryan Brown's Doug is funny at times, yet heart-filled as a mentor to young Brian. Seeking fortune isn't all it's to be (everyone wanted to make money in the 80s), and how could people NOT love Elizabeth Shue in the film, with her coming off The Karate Kid and Adventures in Babysitting before getting into more serious roles? No it isn't an Oscar-worthy film, but it is a fun watch. And who didn't try and flip bottles like the bartenders in this at the time? See more Ed . Aug 29 This movie is every alcoholic's fantasy, where a life centered around drinking yields no real consequences if you're hot. One obnoxious mess of a movie. One star for the neon, the remaining half star for Kokomo. See more Jake M. @Magja Jul 9 Yes, it’s not the greatest movie of all time. But I find myself watching it every few months. Enjoyable watch with a compelling story See more Leaburn O Jun 24 There’s little other than Cruise’s smoothness to admire in this film and even he is reduced to that smile and far too many of his worst acting traits - the faux tantrums that have never convinced the camera. There was a very thin plot that seemed to thin out even further, the longer the film moved on. We’re also subjected to the most cliché ridden of all romances. No I’m afraid that other than the 80s feel and soundtrack, I can’t recommend much about the film. Watched on DVD. See more Read all reviews

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