finding obscure movies in the bargain bin is a continuing habit of mine. that said, i've seen my fair share of clunkers. i had no expectations of liking this as i put it in my DVD player.
was i surprised.
this deserves more than obscurity, for sure. it has all the great elements of 80's cheese. three friends that are so different you wonder how they'd ever hang out together in the first place. the main characters little sister delivers dialogue as if she's wise beyond her years. the trio's amusing con games to raise money. the generically corrupt small town authorities. obligatory 80's topless scene(sorry, it's not marisa tomei).
and they win in the end (big surprise for a teen underdog flick,eh?).
add on the above-par 80's pop soundtrack and VOILA! a tasty slice of cheese for sure. watch this as a double feature with FOOTLOOSE or BILL AND TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE and let your brain rest for a few hours.
oh yeah, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS!!!
was i surprised.
this deserves more than obscurity, for sure. it has all the great elements of 80's cheese. three friends that are so different you wonder how they'd ever hang out together in the first place. the main characters little sister delivers dialogue as if she's wise beyond her years. the trio's amusing con games to raise money. the generically corrupt small town authorities. obligatory 80's topless scene(sorry, it's not marisa tomei).
and they win in the end (big surprise for a teen underdog flick,eh?).
add on the above-par 80's pop soundtrack and VOILA! a tasty slice of cheese for sure. watch this as a double feature with FOOTLOOSE or BILL AND TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE and let your brain rest for a few hours.
oh yeah, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS!!!