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Some Kind Of Wonderful [DVD] [1987]

DVD ~ Eric Stoltz
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Craig Sheffer, John Ashton
  • Directors: Howard Deutch
  • Writers: John Hughes
  • Producers: John Hughes, Michael Chinich, Ronald Colby
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Nov 2002
  • Run Time: 91 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00006LSHO
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,458 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic 80's movie, 22 Jun 2003
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.
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic 80's movie, 3 May 2004
Being a child of the eighties,it makes feel very nostalgic whenever I watch this film, but that aside, this is one of the best films from the era. The storyline and characters are excellent and even if it is a tad predictable it doesnt matter as it has the perfect romantic ending.

If you only ever own one teen movie from the 80's I would make it this one.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty in Pink - the Director's Cut, 6 April 2003
Are you sitting comfortably?...then I'll begin. When John Hughes delivered Pretty in Pink for test screenings his job was not yet done. His original cut had Molly Ringwald driving into the sunset with Duckie - her goofy childhood friend. Audiences and studio execs alike weren't satisfied with this, so Hughes involuntarily reshot the final sequence with the eventual suitor being the redeemed yuppie character.
Pretty in Pink (in it's eventual cut) went on to gather an army of fans on release. However, Hughes decided to "remake" the film his way...thus "Some Kind..." was born. It has exactly the same story, but two minor details have changed. Firstly the central character is male, Eric Stoltz. Secondly, our hero ends up with the weirdo not the yuppie-with-a-heart.
I feel this film is superior to "pink" as its satellite characters are both funnier and more complete. Also the performances are more engaging, with scenes between Stoltz and Thompson being particularly highly charged. As with most of John Hughes output the picture is glossy and slick with a great period-piece soundtrack.
This DVD edition is disappointing, as are all of this particular Paramount series - no effort made whatsoever. Still, for Hughes fans that have worn out their VHS copy the widescreen presentation of this much-loved, but little-known charmer should be an automatic purchase.
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5.0 out of 5 stars No, it's your mother's house...
... and we're having a party.

Type in top 10 80s movie in google and this film should appear in most people's lists.

Published 8 minutes ago by M. Crawley

5.0 out of 5 stars Hands Down Best John Hughes ever as well as the most romantic.
Amazing film from the start credits to the brilliant Elias Korteas as a punk and Eric Stoltz as a boy coming from the wrong side of town to make it with a girl called Amanda Jones... Read more
Published 24 days ago by D. Newstead

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
This is the classic 'teen' romance. Others have followed in the wake of Some Kind of Wonderful, but this is the original and the best. Read more
Published 5 months ago by G Dewsbury

5.0 out of 5 stars 80s nostalgia
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!!!!
Published 9 months ago by C. M. Austin

4.0 out of 5 stars Timeless love story. An easy and pleasurable film to watch
Ordinary boy chases unattainable, stunning, beautiful girl. All the time not noticing that his best friend is in love with him. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Prof TBun

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST ever Teen 80's film of all Time!!!!,
I was in my local Target Store this past Monday and I came across a copy of Some Kind of Wonderful on DVD FOR $8. Read more
Published 21 months ago by vessie@oz

5.0 out of 5 stars Had a very powerful influence on me.
When I was a teenage boy, I loved this film. Being a romantic soul then, this film summed up everything that I would have liked to happen in my own life. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2007 by YaromCMG

5.0 out of 5 stars Blast from the Past
I was in my early twenties when this movie came out, and my girlfiriend and I (now my wife) went to see it. Read more
Published on 22 April 2006 by J. Hulbert

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but not wonderful!
Being of the "Breakfast Club" etc. generation I was keen to see this as I'd missed it at the time. It was enjoyable enough, but a little deriverative. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2005 by ludensianangel

4.0 out of 5 stars a cracking eighties nostalgia trip
such a good film. If you like romance, lots of hairspray and female drummers then this is the film for you. A classic john hughes movie in anyones book. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2004 by D.J.B

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