One Crazy Summer

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Brent H I basically grew up watching this movie and its sister film, "Better Off Dead," whenever they aired on HBO as a kid. After waiting for this one to appear on streaming services over the years, I opted to rent it, and it's just as good as I remember. Although Director Savage Steve Holland and John Cusack had creative differences at times, together they made two of the funniest films of the 80s. Cusack, not unlike many main characters in 80s teen movies, plays the underdog surrounded by a diverse group of off-kilter characters who shine in supporting roles. The concept isn't anything new: A lovable loser attempts to take down an oppressive bully. However, Holland takes the familiar plot and infuses it with his own style, allowing the film to stand out in its own way. Plus, you get to see a young Demi Moore before her career would skyrocket just a few years removed from this performance. There were many cookie-cutter films from the 80s that rehashed the same plot, adding nothing new to the teen-based genre. Holland found a way to take that foundation and add his own creative touch to it. It's a shame that Holland and Cusack never collaborated again because they created two back-to-back films that are timeless. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/31/25 Full Review thiago s 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 Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/13/25 Full Review Melissa L A great '80s movie! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/09/25 Full Review Carly C Completely ridiculous and I absolutely love it! It's been one of my favs since I was a kid. I'm watching it as I write this. It seemed to fly under the radar, so when I meet a fellow fan, I feel like it's a bonding moment. It's a quintessential 80's movie. Great cast, great soundtrack. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/25 Full Review claire c This is one of my favorite John Cusak movies. It's totally unique and of the wall. love the crazy murderous cartoon bunnies he draws. It's been years since I've seen it but I don't understand the poor reviews. Maybe it's not high brow enough or too morbid. I liked the edgyness of it and have always considered it a cult classic. Maybe you love it or you hate it. I loved it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/13/24 Full Review AL _ I'm 39 years old and have been revisiting watching this film each summer for about 15 years and ill continue to. A true comedy 80s style with a wonderful A+ cast of comedy tandems together for a truly (One Crazy Summer)! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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