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When you look back at films from the 80s, they all have this distinctive old-fashioned "feel" to them and it's not just the big hair and leg warmers. Even something set in earlier times, like "Happy Days" or "Peggy Sue got married" feels a bit dated.

Mischief, however feels like it could have been released this year. Maybe it's the natural and casual way that sex is portrayed in the film that is typical today but not then (think Porky's or Animal House). The scene with Preston and McKeon is pretty explicit even by today's standards but at the same time sweet, innocent and funny. The characters, situations and dialogue throughout the film feel very real and genuine and maybe that's what keeps it modern and relevant.

Anyway, the film isn't preachy, maudlin or overly sentimental as it could easily have been. It just tells the story of two young guys bonding and learning a lot about life and a little about love. And with that type of subject matter, it's pretty funny without having to try too hard...

I loved the sound track...lots of Elvis, Drifters, etc. The movie was rather slow paced just like the decade it depicts, but the pace picks up half way through. For those of us over forty five it was a nice trip down memory lane to a simpler, more innocent time, a time before computers, ubiquitous TV, and on-demand sex. And, even though there is a minor loss of innocence as the movie progresses, even that was in itself rather modest and quaint...more realistic than most high school movies set in the 50s.

All-in-all, it was nice to turn the clock back if only for about 99 minutes.

If you're a fan of 50s nostalgia, rock-and-roll (esp Elvis and the Drifters), or Kelly Preston, you will definitely enjoy this movie.

I think Leonard Maltin missed some of the finer points in this often overlooked movie. Watch the film and listen to the music. The music sets the mood and matches the action. The recreation of the time and characterizations is very well done. If you liked American Graffiti then you will like this movie. One of my all-time favorites.

In 1956, in Nelsonville, Ohio, the clumsy teenager Jonathan Bellah (Doug McKeon) dreams on getting into the pants of the hot school mate Marilyn McCauley (Kelly Preston). However he is shy and has no experience with girls. When the handsome and rebel Gene Harbrough (Chris Nash) moves with his father to the house next door, he immediately befriends Jonathan and decides to teach him how to be attractive to women. Then he has a minor accident with his motorcycle when the car driven by the wealthy Kenny (D.W. Brown) almost hit him. Gen has a crush on Kenny´s girlfriend Bunny Miller (Catherine Mary Stewart). Later Jonathan and Gene go to a fair and meet Marilyn, Bunny and their mate Rosalie (Jami Gertz). They schedule a date to the drive-in but when Kenny sees Bunny, he challenges Gene to a car race in the beginning of their rivalry and contest. Meanwhile Jonathan gets closer to Marilyn.

"Mischief" is another gem from the 80´s, with a story of friendship, love and rivalry. Gene is a nice character, Bunny is sweet, Marilyn is hot, Kenny is the villain and the clumsy Jonathan is very funny, but his dream comes true. This film is a classic and the viewer never gets tired seeing it again every now and then. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "A Primeira Transa de Jonathan" (Jonathan´s First Score")

I first saw this movie in 1997 on FOX..Unfortunately I saw it when it was almost to the end..I didn't see the film again until 2 years later.That time I saw it in it's full presentation..Definitely a good movie.The movie is set in 1956 in a small town in Ohio.This is where we see a moving truck headed up a dirt road leading to a small town..This is where we meet Jonathon(played by Doug McKeon)He is a senior in high school and is just the typical,average,high school kid..Who wants to make it with one of the most popular girls in school Marilyn (who is played wonderfully by the beautiful Kelly Preston a.k.a. Mrs. John Travolta)After a "accidental" encounter with Marilyn,Jonathon arrives home and this is where Gene enters the picture.Gene(played by Chris Nash) is the bad ass with a conscience and a heart of gold.He befriends Jonathon and helps him out with Marilyn while making enemy's with the town prep Kenny..Whose "girlfriend" Bunny, Gene has his sights on.While after getting into some mishap the story finally plays out where boys get girls ,Boy dumps girl,Girl runs away with boy..The movie is definitely a must see. Aired on television every once in a while ,I must stop and tell everyone to stop and give this movie the fair chance it deserves...