Teen Wolf

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Chris S @Janomi Jun 26 Teen Wolf is a goofy '80s comedy that works largely because of Michael J. Fox. His natural charisma, comedic timing, and sincerity make Scott Howard instantly likable, turning what could have been a ridiculous premise into a surprisingly enjoyable coming-of-age story. Instead of focusing on horror, the movie uses Scott's werewolf transformation as a fun metaphor for adolescence, popularity, confidence, and figuring out who you are. James Hampton is also terrific as Scott's father, adding warmth and some of the film's funniest moments. Beneath the basketball games and werewolf antics is a simple but effective message that real confidence comes from being yourself, not from fame or popularity. The movie is pure 1980s nostalgia, from the music and fashion to its lighthearted tone. It's also pretty predictable, and some of the humor hasn't aged particularly well. Even so, Fox's performance and the movie's infectious energy make it an easy, entertaining watch. See more Junior S. @RT39899143 Jun 7 This film starts off with an interesting idea, that a teenager possesses lycanthropic powers, and buries it in a routine and very predictable story. Once the werewolf transformation is established, the movie goes headlong into a weird basketball narrative in which it is never fully explained why a werewolf would have superhuman sport ability. During this inane sport narrative every single move of the plot is discerned way in advance, and there are no surprises, only boredom and cringe. There is one scene in the movie that is excellent. It occurs early and involves all of the established characters of the set up in a raucous house party. This scene allows for the only real character development and exploration, apart from the demands of the routine plot, and really feels like the only scene in which the writers were able to do what they wanted. In addition to this, Styles is the best character in the movie; when he’s on the screen it crackles. See more Julian C @juliancooper_12 Mar 8 Although Teen Wolf is cheesy and predictable, it is a fun and underrated 80s movie that has a theme important for children to see See more andrew b @RT82016696 Jan 3 it's 2026 January, I am 44 next month and it is my first time seeing Teen Wolf. I was pleasantly surprised a good and fun little film! well done all! It is 40 years old this film. Still works. Classic 80s movie. And it works. See more Charlie T @KIDCRITIC Dec 26 Watched Teen Wolf this year. This for the most of it was pretty good for a 80’s movie, I mean A kid who is not that great at basketball likes girls and gets so stressed out he becomes the wolf and everyone likes him and he really good at basketball however he does not want to be himself until the end he proves he can be normal and still be are really good basketball player. The quality of the movie was good. The acting and Storytelling was easily readable which is what you want for a 80’s movie. Overall I would rate this movie 3.5 stars out of 5 stars. This movie felt a little too short for me. My favorite scene was when he is running through the halls almost slipping. That was funny. I would recommend this movie. See more mark g @Mark_Alan_G. Oct 31 Crappy, even by 1980s standards. And the game at the end goes way too long. Fox is generally money in the bank, but he has little help here in the way of writing or supporting cast. Just a tired cliche of a movie. See more Read all reviews

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