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One Crazy Summer (1986)
One Crazy Summer vs. Better Off Dead
When I watched this movie, I wasn't quite sure what to think. It is certainly reminiscent of Better Off Dead, with many of the same cast members, similar animation scenes, and the same writer and director. I adored the animated sequences (especially the one in the very beginning!) and Cusack's performances throughout the movie, but on a whole, I feel that Better Off Dead is probably the better film. One Crazy Summer's plot is sort of all over the place. It doesn't seem like the romance is built up as much as it should have been. My least favorite part of the movie, I think, is the inclusion of the Stork Brothers. While to some people they might be considered humorous, I thought they were a horrible parody of people who are mildly retarded. Perhaps that wasn't the intent, but it definitely came off that way to my companions and myself.
In conclusion, I'd recommend this movie to big Cusack fans, but I'd also recommend keeping a remote in hand to fast forward through much of the movie.
Get Real (1998)
A wonderful film...
When I rented "Get Real," I expected from the plot summary and comments I'd heard to be entertained - presented with a pretty good film. I ended up very impressed! This movie represents very well what it's like to grow up. I'm not a young gay man living in England, but I still could find things to relate to. I found the acting to be quite satisfactory and, well, everything seemed to be just fine. I'd definitely recommend this film!