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Writer (WGA):
Terrel Seltzer (written by)
Release Date:
19 May 1989 (USA) more
Plot:
The simple story of two young Michigan high school students, Jessica, Class President, Local Smart Girl... more | add synopsis
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Not a bad movie, thanks to a GREAT beginning more (13 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Anthony Edwards | ... | Kip Hammett |
 | Corey Parker | ... | Marlon Browne |
 | Lara Flynn Boyle | ... | Jessica Kailo |
 | Finn Carter | ... | Nina Sachie |
| Charles Rocket | ... | Leo Whitman |
| Christopher Rydell | ... | Oliver |
| Gary Owens | ... | Sports Announcer (voice) |
| Brian Doyle-Murray | ... | Coach Evans |
| Tichina Arnold | ... | Vera Cook |
| Bill Raymond | ... | Flutter |
 | Philip Baker Hall | ... | Dean Patterson |
 | Nicolas Coster | ... | Dr. Phillip Jellinak, Sr. |
 | Micole Mercurio | ... | Betty Kailo |
| Robert Ridgely | ... | George Kailo |
 | Richard Jenkins | ... | Bill Browne |
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86 min
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The marching band that chases Marlon through the college fair is the Matador Marching Band of California State University, Northridge. more
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Continuity: In the shot of the acceptance letters being printed, some are dated "1988" and another "1989". more
Quotes:
Marlon Browne:
[the mailman has dropped off a letter in the mailbox, while a dog bites at his leg] Would you do me a favor and open it, please? I'm too nervous.
Mailman:
I'd love to.
[he opens the letter and reads it]
Mailman:
Marlon Browne? Congratulations.
Marlon Browne:
I did it! I got into Ramsey! It's from Ramsey?
Mailman:
No, it's from Ed McMahon. You may have already won ten million dollars.
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References "Wheel of Fortune" (1975) more
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Young more
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This movie starts off staggeringly well, and I was beginning to wonder if something was wrong with me for enjoying it so much. Well, after the first twenty minutes, I found that this movie was only average at best, with only the occasional chuckle and a great deal of silliness. Yet, I would still recommend this film, because the beginning is not only hilarious, but it was enough to get me caring about the main characters. The great opening was also important in that it changed my attitude regarding the film. I stopped looking for reasons to hate the movie, and I started looking for positives. Sure, everything progressed predictably, but you don't watch teen comedies expecting a cliffhanger ending. If you are someone who can appreciate brainless entertainment, then this is a good film for you to watch.