Review of Lucas

"Lucas" from 1986 is a great film. Yes, it has all the typical 80s teen movie clichés, such as the nerdy kid who gets picked on by all the jocks in high school; the nerdy kid loves the most popular girl in school but she doesn't love him back; the nerdy kid lives in a dump and has an alcoholic father. But all these clichés work in this film. Corey Haim was perfect as Lucas, the smart, nerdy, short little kid in high school who befriends a popular girl Maggie (Kerri Green) during their summer break. But when school starts Maggie begins hanging out with all the football players and getting close with Cappie (Charlie Sheen), who has always stuck up for Lucas when he is being picked on. So to get Maggie to start having feelings for him again, Lucas joins the football team, despite all the criticism he gets for being short. Lucas is a sweet and smart kid who only wants to be loved and have a friend and be popular. He has a girl who likes him (Winona Ryder) but he doesn't realize it. You start to feel sorry for Lucas because you want him to have friends too and you start to yell at Maggie for pushing him aside. This film can get a little too sentimental at times and can become boring, but it is such a sweet film and you want to see what happens to Lucas. I think Corey Haim should've gotten more recognition for this role because he played Lucas perfectly. Too bad his career slumped. But I think "Lucas" is a great film and anyone who loves 80s teen dramas should watch it. It will definitely make you cry and smile at the same time. Thank you for reading my review! ~LaTissa~