Billed as a teen romance of the cheerleader and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks, this has far more sophisticated underlying themes discussing class.
Influenced by "The Last Picture Show", and with shades of "Ordinary People" and "Metropolis... (read more) Billed as a teen romance of the cheerleader and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks, this has far more sophisticated underlying themes discussing class.
Influenced by "The Last Picture Show", and with shades of "Ordinary People" and "Metropolis" (although this is a long bow to draw for any film).
Look out for the dance scene a quarter way through... Its not what you think.

This is one of my favourite films. Very underrated 80's flick. The soundtrack kicks ass and the love scene is HOT!!

It's actually a pretty decent film, extremely 80's but it nails almost everything right on the head. The ending scene where he just rides his motorcycle off with Daryl Hannah is possibly one of the coolest sequences ever. Keep in mind I watched this ... (read more) It's actually a pretty decent film, extremely 80's but it nails almost everything right on the head. The ending scene where he just rides his motorcycle off with Daryl Hannah is possibly one of the coolest sequences ever. Keep in mind I watched this film about eight years ago, and I don't remember much except for the classic parts. Like breaking into school to swim in the pool, driving on the edge and other cool parts.

IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO SEE THIS MOVIE. Kicksass, monolithic embodiement of the 80's mythology of teen alienation! Makes other movies that deal with comprable material look weak.

Rebellious Jonnhy Falls for the preppie cheerleader Tracy. They come from opposi...(read more...)te backrounds; she's from a comfortable well off family, his is poor and broken. Tracy already has a boyfriend but he acts like a jerk, so Johnny has to... (read more) Rebellious Jonnhy Falls for the preppie cheerleader Tracy. They come from opposi...(read more...)te backrounds; she's from a comfortable well off family, his is poor and broken. Tracy already has a boyfriend but he acts like a jerk, so Johnny has to win Tracy's heart - something she seems reluctant to let him do.

I loved this as a teenager! The soundtrack was great for the time too - brought my attention to INXS :D

There are so many random reasons why I love this movie. Here are two of the many: 1. 6 Years Swimming in HS 2. Aidan Quinn....

If you've seen the movie, you'll figure it out ;)