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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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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!!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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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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.
Published 1 month ago by Colin Bowman
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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 3 months ago by A customer
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 3 months ago by Carol-Anne
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 5 months ago by bloaty13
It must be a drag to be a slave to the male sex drive.
Keith Nelson, much to everyone else's surprise, lands a date with Amanda Jones, the most popular girl in school. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Spike Owen
Kind of wonderful
When misfit mechanic Keith (Eric Stoltz) asks the beautiful Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson) out and she accepts, everyone is gobsmacked. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Miss Scarlett
Masterson - some kind of wonderful actress!
This is my favourite John Hughes movie which is largely due to the performance of Mary Stuart Masterson. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Nigel Mc
Some Kind of Wonderful
When John Hughes died, last year, many remembered him for his amazing movies such as Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Danglar O. Donin
They don't make them like this anymore!
What can I say? I love this film. I'd watched it many times before and decided to upgrade to DVD - A great addition to my collection. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Varnesy
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