gwickliffe

I first saw this movie on cable back in the eighties. Some say it is fast paced and others say it's slow and predictable. I say it is right in between. I think a lot of critics of this film have missed the point of this movie. I say forget the actors and the cameos and just watch the movie! This is a movie to rent or watch when you want something deeper than beach bimbos but not so deep as "Godfather". It draws you in and is enjoyable and interesting to watch and unlike a lot of movies, you can watch it again and again. Hence is the reason why I bought it. I think a lot of people can identify with it and understand the motivations within the characters. I like it because you can watch it by yourself and with others and still get something out of it. So many movies try too hard to say something or describe a certain era. To me, this film just is. To me, this film let me know that I was not alone in thinking the same thoughts and feelings I had even as teenager growing and wondering why I couldn't sleep at night and if I was the only one having random thoughts in my head. Some say it's too eighties or what not, but I think it is more a movie of the human condition that still holds true today. It's funny and tragic and all the while, I think speaks to all of us and how we all view ourselves in this society. Granted, it's no Oscar (tm.) movie but it doesn't have to be. To me it's just an all-around good movie that's fun to watch without being too shallow or that's so deep like Gone With The Wind. A fun and good rental movie that you might buy also!

I first saw this movie on cable, (HBO) and liked it instantly. The plot and characters were well written I thought and fine acting jobs by all. I was in high school when it came out and really liked the scuba scenes so I bought the movie on video. Since then I have watched it many times and have become a bigger fan. The biggest thing is how well I could identify with the characters. It draws you into watching just to see what's going to happen. I think if you like "Chinatown", you'll like this movie too. I think the ending works too, could be better but works well here. Best performance of Debra Winger except "An Officer and a Gentleman" And truly Thersa Russell's best performance I've ever seen her in. A good movie to watch when you're in the mood to stay home and watch a good well rounded, interesting movie. I still never tire of seeing it again.