Part of what I do in my IMDb reviews is look for hi-quality films that, for whatever reason, are not getting their due. That this film makes the list is a no-brainer. For reasons which have more to do with human nature than common sense, John Hughes' productions from the same period have become iconic and cool, but this John Sayle gem (what another IMDb member correctly described as unforgettable) has been lost in the shuffle. It deserves much more. As I keep saying in my reviews, the key to entertainment is viewer connection, engagement. The late Roger Ebert nailed it when he revealed the "watch test" to the audience. The more times you check your watch, the less the connection, the lower the entertainment value. (Hollywood does not get this and never will. As this is written, the Oscars, one of the most brilliant and deceptive self-promotions in the sordid history of advertising, is all about what actors and directors think about EACH other, not about the audience!) This could be Spano's best performance, pitch perfect, makes Travolta (from the same era) look like an amateur. And Rosanna Arquette has not been treated kindly by the critics in retrospect. She was not merely eye candy. She knew how to sell a character. One of the best "love stories" (not merely teen movies) ever, and deserving of a higher rating.
Review of Baby It's You
