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Risky Business [DVD] [1983]

DVD ~ Tom Cruise
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot
  • Directors: Paul Brickman
  • Writers: Paul Brickman
  • Producers: James O'Fallon, Jon Avnet, Steve Tisch
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, Full Screen, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English, French
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 22 Feb 1999
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CY4L
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 41,146 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Little did Tom Cruise know that he would become a box-office superstar after he cranked up some Bob Seeger and played air guitar in his underwear. But there's more to this 1983 hit than the arrival of a hot young star. Making a stylish debut, writer-director Paul Brickman crafted a subtle satire of crass materialism wrapped in an irresistible plot about a crafty high schooler named Joel (Cruise) who goes into risky business with the beguiling prostitute Lana (Rebecca De Mornay) while his parents are out of town. Joel turns his affluent Chicago-suburb home into a lucrative bordello and forms a steamy personal and professional partnership with Lana, but only as long as the two can avoid the vengeful pimp Guido (Joe Pantoliano) and keep their customers happy. A signature film of the 1980s, Risky Business still holds up thanks to Cruise's effortless charm and the movie's timeless appeal as an adolescent male fantasy. --Jeff Shannon


Special Features

1.33 Full Screen
1.85 Wide Screen
French\Italian
English\Italian
English
Region 2
Dolby Surround English French Italian
Dolby Surround
Interactive Menus
Production Notes
Scene Access
Arabic\Dutch\English\French\Italian\Portuguese\Spanish
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A risk that pays off, 30 Jan 2004
When I first heard what this film was about I thought it was a joke, then I thought it sounded terrible and then I saw the film and realised it was brilliant. There is no doubt in my mind that if Tom Cruise was not the main actor of this film it would have been a major failure. He plays the role of an awkward boy so perfectly that it makes the whole film come to life. This film has comedy, romance (although a little twisted) and a little bit of action that mix together to make a wonderful experience.

Basically, 'Risky Business' is about a teenager who, after his parents leave him alone and go on holiday, forms a tentative partnership with a call girl providing a 'service' for all of his friends. Things take a nasty turn when the pimp Guido comes to get his revenge on Cruise for stealing all of his business. Most of the roles are played to perfection and some of the lines are absolutely hilarious. The film builds to a tantalizing finish which is both funny and tense.

The only things that stopped me giving this film 5 stars were the parts of Cruise's parents which I found to be completely unbelievable. However, I would still recommend this film on DVD if it sounds like a something you would enjoy.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Cruise off to a good start, 7 Dec 2000
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Three years before the massive blockbuster that was Top Gun, a young Tom Cruise starred in a little known movie called Risky Business. He puts in an excellent and believable performance as Joel Goodson, a young do-gooder who is left to look after the house when his parents go on holiday. One scene in this movie has been copied countless times, most notably The Simpsons, see if you can spot it. The film is ok to watch the first time but after that it will gather on dust on your shelves, unless you are a big Tom Cruise fan and in that case I would insist that you buy it.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My best film of All Time, 14 Dec 2002
This review is from: Risky Business [VHS] [1983] (VHS Tape)
I remember seeing this film on TV many years ago when I was but a lad :).
The film from then until now has capitivated me and was the start of my love afair (in my dreams) with Rebbecca Demornay.

An excellant film - a must see.

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