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In Some Kind of Wonderful, John Hughes crystallises, for good and ill, much of the stock material of the modern high-school romantic comedy. There is the outsider boy Keith (Eric Stolz) with artistic talent and sexual ambitions above his lowly status in a hierarchy based on wealth and popularity. There is Watts, (Mary Stuart Masterson) the tomboy next door, whose good looks and love for him he has somehow always failed to notice. And, most interestingly, there is Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson), who has parlayed her looks into running with the rich kids, but is starting to realise she has the worst of the bargain.
There are some odd ambiguities here--all three take passive-aggressive behaviour to a level that is not entirely sympathetic--as well as some slick plotting: Keith's attempt to befriend Amanda by following her into detention brings him into contact with delinquents like Duncan, a terrifying skinhead who is more than he seems. In the end, there is just enough edge and invention here to keep it from being as crass and sentimental as films which have imitated its formula.
On the DVD: Some Kind of Wonderful is presented in 1.78:1 visual aspect ratio and has Dolby 5:1 sound in English, surround sound in Italian and mono in German and Italian--it also has subtitles in those languages and Danish, Dutch, French, Norwegian, Swedish and Turkish and no other special features whatever. --Roz Kaveney
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audio in italianoun adolescente che frequenta l'ultimo anno di liceo e occupa il tempo libero lavorando e' oggetto delle fantasticherie amorose di quella che e' sempre stata la sua migliore amica e che improvvisamente si e' accorta di essersi presa una bella cotta per lui. ma il giovane non ricambia questo sentimento: ha preso infatti una sbandata per la bella amanda, gia' impegnata col facoltoso hardy jones.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By C. M. Austin
Format:DVD
I love this film. Am now male 33 and i still watch this at least once a month. If you like john hughes films then this is NO 1 in my book. Watch it!!!!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A. J. Parkes
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Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A great film. I remember this way back many years ago when it first came out. Good story (although predictable) and well acted. Had to have it to watch again. The only critisism is that the picture is very grainy and not that sharp, but then again we are talking about an 80's film. Very enjoyable.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By "kezz26"
Format:DVD
This is a film I have rediscovered after remembering it from my youth. I bought the DVD and fell in love with it all over again.
The cast are superb, especially Mary Stuart Masterson as Watts, and even though the film can be accused of being predictable I would not have it any other way.
The only thing that I am disappointed with is the lack of any extras with the DVD. Surely a cast commentary, deleted scenes or even an old trailer could have been added?
Still, it is worthy title to add to your collection.
The cast are superb, especially Mary Stuart Masterson as Watts, and even though the film can be accused of being predictable I would not have it any other way.
The only thing that I am disappointed with is the lack of any extras with the DVD. Surely a cast commentary, deleted scenes or even an old trailer could have been added?
Still, it is worthy title to add to your collection.
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Not my cup of tea
I bought this for my sister at Xmas but I myself did not like it much. Anything you order for special occasions turns up on time and guaranteed quality
Published 1 month ago by jennifer mccaigue
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watched it years ago
One of those coming of age romantic classics.
A true story of some one not knowing what's right in front of them.
A true story of some one not knowing what's right in front of them.
Published 2 months ago by Marc brown
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Fabby!!
This is an absolute classic 80's romantic movie. I bought it for my husband's Christmas as it's one of his all time faves and he was delighted!
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Nostalgia
I loved this film when I first bought it as a video tape so wanted to update to disc as we no longer have a VCR. Great film and brilliant music.
Published 4 months ago by mrs l m marsden-day
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Typical John Hughes
It really is, typical, and I mean that in the best possible way.
You pretty much know what you're getting with a John Hughes-penned story, and this, like the others,... Read more
You pretty much know what you're getting with a John Hughes-penned story, and this, like the others,... Read more
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Good value product
Product was as advertised. Arrived quickly and was well packaged. Very sharp pricing. Email communication about the status of the order was good.
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Published 14 months ago by chris301
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Hardy jenns with two n's
Some kind of wonderful
Feel good 80's movie that you can watch over and over again
Iv'e also bought the movie soundtrack on cd
Highly recommended
Feel good 80's movie that you can watch over and over again
Iv'e also bought the movie soundtrack on cd
Highly recommended
Published 15 months ago by A customer
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80s excellence
This movie was the first installment of me and my pals' weekly 80s movie night and we all enjoyed it immensely. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Carol-Anne
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John Hughes at his best.
I was pleased to finally own and watch this film for the first time in years. Just brings back memories of better times. The music is good too.
Published 17 months ago by bloaty13
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