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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)
Awesome!
Having recently aquired a copy and getting to see it again, my original opinion still stands...Eddie and the Cruisers 2 is a great sequel! It has drama, a little mystery, alot of great music and wonderful acting from Michael Pare! He does a great job lip singing to John Cafferty. If you didn't read the credits you would actually think Michael Pare was singing! The only thing I didn't like about this movie was in a flashback, it showed Eddie talking to Sal instead of Frankie. But it was still a great movie. I loved the way Joe/Eddie wrestled with his emotions in choosing what to do about his music and life. Very moving! So, if you want to see a relaxing, feel-good movie, this is the one to watch. Even better if you can watch both the original and Eddie Lives in the same weekend!
The Outsiders (1983)
A New Classic...
I loved The Outsiders! I saw this movie when it first came out in 1983 and loved it then. I read the book a few years later and couldn't believe how well the movie followed the book. But let me say, if you love the movie you must read the book--the end adds more detail.
This is a very emotional movie about a bunch of tough kids just trying to belong who get caught up in circumstances--sometimes not of their own making. I loved the way the movie showed the relationship between Ponyboy and his brothers. It was intense! It was very well acted and was realistic to the time the movie took place, including the rumbles. (You gotta think about the 50's!) Watch the movie and read the book--you'll love both!!
Eddie and the Cruisers (1983)
Great movie and music
I loved this movie! It has a good story line and some excellent music! This movie has drama, mystery, romance and music--what more could you want! The relationship between Eddie and his band was a big point for me. Eddie has strong feelings as to what should be included in their songs and that spills over into the friendships. If you watch closely, you will see that Frankie and Eddie are the only ones on the same page regarding the band's music. Sal and Eddie are close but even he doesn't understand what Eddie wants from his music. So, if you are looking for some great music and a feel-good movie, this is the one to watch. Of course, you will want to follow up with Eddie and the Cruisers 2: Eddie Lives!