As an angst-ridden teen in the 80's and a fan of alternate music, "Reckless" with Darryl Hannah and Adian Quinn had everything that films like Foot Loose and Top Gun were missing - a true kick a** soundtrack featuring great 80's tunes from artists like Kim Wilde, INXS, and the excellent Romeo Void (read: NO theme song from Kenny Loggins!). The film wasn't going to win any Oscars but it wasn't meant to! Reckless is a great little flick about the guy from the wrong side of the tracks going after, and getting (maybe!) the girl. In 2005, Reckless is a perfect 80's time-capsule! Sad that the studio had such little faith in the film at the time that they never even released a soundtrack CD. And to date, it's never been released on DVD! Both Hannah and Quinn are still viable stars today (see: Kill Bill and Empire Falls), and this is a nostalgic snap shot of both stars in earlier days. A note to the studio execs out there (and those fantastic folks at Rhino!) - the 80's are back and HOT so give us this DVD, will ya?
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2 Reviews
Swingers
(1996)
Too cool for words...
16 July 2001
"Too cool for words" doesn't do the film justice, although its the most appropriate one liner out there! The film has to be seen to be realized as the true gem it is, as the descriptions don't allow you to really feel what it's all about. After numerous viewings -including the original viewing in the theatre - it never looses its' shine! My favorite comedy out there by far. Probably enjoyed most by single guys (or guys who remember when...) as the "inside jokes" are killer, but a good date flick as well. See this one!
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