Inspiring and entirely charming, screenwriter David Seltzer’s directorial debut is the type of underdog story that will always find an audience. It uncommonly treats its adolescent subjects as multi-dimensional people who belong to various social circles as opposed to types defined by their interests, and has a pitch-perfect lead performance by Corey Haim. Supporting players like Charlie Sheen and Jeremy Piven stand out by virtue of their later popularity, but it’s a young Winona Ryder’s understated sensitivity that pulls at the viewer’s heartstrings in her film debut.
Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)
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A childhood favorite! The moment I saw Ryder I knew she was going to be a huge star! Poor Haim, he was very talented.
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Re: Ryder – she’s just perfect here isn’t she? My how I love the Ryder. I plan on reviewing all of her movies over the next few months, this was the first. Her filmography is fascinating.
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Ahhh … great! I love Ryder. We are about the same age so could say we grew up together. 😉 Are you watching Stranger Things? The lady hasn’t lost her “mojo!”
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Yes! She was terrific in that, her anxiety was so palpable. I’m so excited for Season 2.
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