Some Kind of Wonderful
The movie follows Keith Nelson, a working class high school student, who dates the classy and unattainable Amanda Jones. Unfortunately, Amanda's ex, who is from the rich section of town, is unable to let go of her, and plans to get back at Keith.
3 August 1961, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
17 January 1947, New York City, New York, USA
31 May 1961, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
16 August 1963, New York City, New York, USA
12 February 1968, Los Angeles, California, USA
22 February 1948, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
21 April 1961, Long Beach, California, USA
October 27, 2011
The cynical view of humanity demonstrated within makes it a fascinating outlier in the writer/producer's canon and the '80s teen film generally.July 14, 2010
A movie that could have been something wonderful, winds up only kind of.June 24, 2006
This time it ends with the underdogs together. Oddly enough, it's this conclusion that feels phony, seeing as Stoltz has spent the last 80 minutes arranging his dream date with Lea.July 24, 2007
An amazingly mature young actress, Masterson skillfully brings subtlety, depth, and nuance to her character.January 01, 2000
Lighter and less filling than usual.July 24, 2007
A simple, lovely and thoughtful teenage story that occasionally shines due to fine characterizations and lucid dialog.January 01, 2000
Like her energy, Masterson's beauty is kinetic, internalized, and she's a winner even if the film itself runs third in the Hughes opus on teenhood.May 20, 2003
The film creates a perfect embodiment of every adolescent's nightmare.January 01, 2011
Typical '80s teen movie is still relevant today.October 06, 2006
...another authentic look at teenaged life from Hughes.July 24, 2007
Assembly-line feature from the John Hughes teen factory.July 30, 2008
The best of all 80s teen movies.