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Some Kind of Wonderful
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John Hughes (written by)
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Release Date:
27 February 1987 (USA) more
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Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.
Plot:
A young tomboy, Watts, finds her feelings for her best friend, Keith, run deeper than just friendship... more | add synopsis
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1 win more
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95 min
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The car that Watts drives in the movie is a very dilapidated mini cooper modified for driving in America. Although they are very popular now, they were quite alien and unknown to most of the American public in 1987. more
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Continuity: When Watts is walking away from Keith and Amanda at the end, she wipes away the tears on her right cheek. When Keith calls her name, and she turns around, the tears reappear on her face. more
Quotes:
[referring to Watts driving them on their date]
Amanda Jones: So, do you always bring an extra girl when you go out?
Keith: Well, I like to cover my bets.
Amanda Jones: That's very cute. I'll have to remember that.
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Role models, social conscience, and a fab soundtrack, 1 November 2000
10/10
Author: wileykylie from New York

As a twelve year old girl, I had a hard time finding role models. I lived on the outskirts of what was basically a country club neighborhood, but was not that kind of gal. So I found it wonderfully refreshing to find a role model in the pre-"Girl-Power" girl power of Watts. I fell in love along side her (and to this day, harbor a special place in my heart for Eric Stoltz), begged my parents to let me learn the drums, and knew every line by heart. She was tough, witty, and (according to my older brother) incredibly sexy. Eric Stoltz is dreamy in a working class kind of way and puts in a performance of true depth and character. This movie has heart without being sickly sweet. It delves into family relationships, friendships, and romance. Most notably, it tackles something that the current teen fair seems to lack, social consciousness. It's not afraid to break stereotypes or point out social injustice. Not to mention, it has one of the best soundtracks of the '80s. I give it an A++!!!

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