Cocktail

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Lance L 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? Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review Ed . 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. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Jake M. 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 Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/09/25 Full Review Leaburn O 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. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/24/25 Full Review Tyler B. This movie is all over the place and really can’t stick to what it wants the audience to know and the development of Tom Cruises character is just awful in my opinion. Overall this movie just lacks in lots of areas. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/21/25 Full Review Joel H I remember bits and pieces of Cocktail from watching it as a kid. Although I have no idea why I was watching a movie about philandering bartenders when I was a kid. Yes, the flair bartending is fun to watch. Yes, the soundtrack is a blast. Yes, Tom Cruise has charisma. All that doesn’t change the fact that this film isn’t that good. Much like Cruise’s character, Brian, this story drifts along without any real purpose. And while the acting isn’t terrible, the writing is watered down, and the characters are one-dimensional. It seems that the filmmakers didn’t get the mix right when it comes to Cocktail. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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