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One Crazy Summer

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After graduating from high school, art school hopeful Hoops McCann (John Cusack) struggles to complete his application to the Rhode Island School of Design. Resigning himself to a summer of boredom, McCann agrees to go along with his best friend, George Calamari (Joel Murray), on a family trip to Nantucket, Mass. But, after McCann and Calamari meet rocker-in-distress Cassandra (Demi Moore), it suddenly looks like it's going to be "one crazy summer."
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Pat Graham Chicago Reader 07/25/2007
[A] bright, occasionally imbecilic teen comedy. Go to Full Review
Nina Darnton New York Times 05/21/2003
2/5
John Cusack and Demi Moore are such charming personalities that they are appealing even in so silly a setting. There is a good chemistry between them. It would be interesting to see them make a film together, instead of being stock figures. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 08/21/2021
2.5/4
Fresh off 1985's Better Off Dead, writer-director Savage Steve Holland and star John Cusack reunited for One Crazy Summer, which is basically more of the same minus that great "Two dollars!" running gag. Go to Full Review
David Elliott Copley News Service 08/17/2021
One Crazy Summer is mostly another "wacky" frolic for the late-summer teen market. Go to Full Review
Ryan Murphy Miami Herald 08/17/2021
1/4
One Crazy Summer is all about this band of misfits who go to this real pretty island for the summer and meet up with this real pretty girl and then get into these real pretty dangerous situations. What shocking originality. Go to Full Review
Tony Mastroianni Akron Beacon Journal 08/16/2021
2/4
One Crazy Summer has its moments and an appealing cast of talented performers. Perhaps some other time in some other movie... Go to Full Review
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Brent H @BrentMHinson Oct 31 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. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 13 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 See more Melissa L @Agent99 Sep 9 A great '80s movie! See more Carly C Jan 15 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. See more claire c 11/13/2024 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. See more AL _ 07/26/2023 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)! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis After graduating from high school, art school hopeful Hoops McCann (John Cusack) struggles to complete his application to the Rhode Island School of Design. Resigning himself to a summer of boredom, McCann agrees to go along with his best friend, George Calamari (Joel Murray), on a family trip to Nantucket, Mass. But, after McCann and Calamari meet rocker-in-distress Cassandra (Demi Moore), it suddenly looks like it's going to be "one crazy summer."
Director
Savage Steve Holland
Producer
Michael Jaffe
Screenwriter
Savage Steve Holland
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
A&M Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 8, 1986, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.4M
Runtime
1h 33m
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