An action-packed slog
The movie is wonderful and true, an act of love in all its contradictions and complexity
View MoreWhile it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.
View MoreIt's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
View MoreI grew up in the 80s and this is not how the 80s were remotely. They just threw in some old cars and bad outfits, made a few references to Giuliani, Trump and Scalia. I guess the Paul Reiser story line was an ode to Wallstreet. I do enjoy watching Jennifer Grey, she is the most 80s thing about the show. The show is sort of a slow, drama. Sometimes funny but never consistent throughout an episode. A bunch of college age kids bumbling through life trying to figure out their path. Parents all in crisis too. None of the characters are super likable nor do you really care much what happens with them or the storyline. But the episodes are 30 minutes so if nothing is on it is pretty mindless.
View MoreStick with this one as it works, at first I wondered as the characters seemed kind of awkard or misplaced, it didn't take long to find out the story, characters, and setting all end up meshing well and bringing the fun of the 80's out of the past!! It's kind of like Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Caddyshack, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Risky Business all wrapped into one! Growing up and loving the 80's movies this is exactly what I needed in a series. The setting is at Red Oaks Country club so thus the feeling of Caddyshack only tennis is the big game here. Craig Roberts plays David Meyers the tennis guru at the Red Oaks club, kind of a poor man's Ferris Bueller, and the glue that keeps it all together, Ennis Emmer/Nash is the Bill Murray and it took me a few episodes, but I absolutely love his humor and what he brings to the table!! Finally there is Oliver Cooper who plays Wheeler-similar to a Spicoli of a Fast Times at Ridgemont High who loves to party and screams 80's into his character. The series has the language, the cars, the girls, and finally the style of the 80's. If you like me are looking for that 80's type of feel and miss those great movies, here it is all wrapped up into a neat little series. I am addicted now and I can't quit binging, again stick with it, and I am sure like me you will find it hitting on all cylinders with a great 80's flair. Kudo's to Amazon for opening up the 80's time capsule and I also might add very well done!
View MoreLook at these faulty reviews of haters. This shows is awesome. Don't listen to the negative folks in here going out of there way to type an essay and persuade u to not watch. It's a fantastic show with much effort to fulfill the audience needs while watching an 80's comedy that is PURPOSELY PREDICTABLE.
View MoreI love this show, one of the better shows on TV, it's a instant classic, it takes you back to the days of Caddyshack, but without the slapstick humor... the subtle comedy and nice blend of a drama is the perfect mix. The love stories and awkward moments are the perfect mix to take you back to what life was like in the 1980's. It's so good, I wish the episodes were an hour long! I really love the cast, and the great young actors they chose.. everyone does an outstanding job! I am hopeful for a season 3, 4 and beyond... this is one of the great shows which I hope doesn't end anytime soon. It's really easy to get invested in all the different stories as the character development is well rounded and definitely keeps you invested. It's very easy to find yourself identifying with each of the different personalities and what we all thought back then. Please bring us more seasons!
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