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At 14 years old, Lukas is a bit too small for his age, and far too smart for his high school classmates. He’s more interested in symphonies and science fairs than food fights and football. But when Lucas finds himself falling in love with a cheerleader, who only has eyes for the school’s top jock, he grows desperate for her attention, Even if it means risking his pride and his neck at the big game.A surprisingly engaging story of puppy love and friendship in a teen setting, this film focuses on the title character (Corey Haim), who is nerdy but winningly outgoing. He falls madly for a new girl in town (Kerri Green); since school is out for the summer, he becomes her only friend–until she meets his hunky pal (Charlie Sheen). Meanwhile, Lucas ignores the romantic yearnings of another female pal (Winona Ryder, in her screen debut). Written and directed by David Seltzer, this one is a charmer with substance, featuring strong, open performances by its young cast. It’s also fascinating to watch today, more than a decade later, and consider what became of these performers: while Ryder grew to be one of Hollywood’s brightest lights, Haim descended into substance abuse, as did Sheen, whose predilection for call girls also made him a talk-show punch line. –Marshall Fine
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Review by Pat McCurry for Lucas
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I can relate very well to this film. I saw it my senior year of high school in 1991, but I didn’t notice how true it rang for me until today. Like Lucas, I was unpopular but outgoing. Many students looked down on me because I was in special education and was considered ‘stupid’. I also had a crush on a cheerleader and did everything to get her attention. And also like Lucas, my heart was crushed when she decided to date a football player. I was even told by one of the teachers to stick with my own kind (he didn’t say those EXACT words, but it sounded that way) when he talked to her about me. The good news was the pain I felt healed in time.That is why I like Lucas. It is a movie I can relate to, and is full of honesty. Unlike a few other 80s teen films, it doesn’t stereotype it’s characters. Lucas is not a stereotypical geek because he is interesting, Cappy is not your stereotypical jock because he has a good heart and looks out for Lucas, and Maggie is not your stereotypical high school cheerleader because she doesn’t act snotty. Looking back on this film now would be a trip through innocence because many of the main stars have had their share of trouble in recent years. Still, if you want to watch a great film that takes an honest look at teen angst, ‘Lucas’ hits the right buttons.
Review by J. Buettner for Lucas
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Well, maybe I guess it is an 80′s teen movie, but unlike other 80′s teen movies this film is intelligent and has a heart. The other movies from this genre are plot driven. Honestly, how many different titles has the story of “Can’t Buy me Love” had? This movie however has taken a different perspective to look at teenage years and took the approach to drive the story from the characters, not plot. The movie is brave by not taking the easy way out (except for one scene which I won’t ruin) and I respect that. It also makes the movie less predictable and more entertaining to watch for us the audience. I think this movie is the best movie of the teen movie genre. I loved Ferris Beuller, Sixteen Candles, and the other John Hughes greats. Those films were also loads more humerous too, but Lucas aims to do more than achieve laughs and I applaude its efforts.
Review by Fred H. for Lucas
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The death of Corey Haim prompted me to come and order this DVD. It was one of his best performances; thinking of it made me sad that he never found his footing as an actor during his adult years.
I realize that this is supposed to be my review and not Roger Ebert’s, but I can’t help but quote a couple of things he said. About Haim’s performance in “Lucas”: “He creates one of the most three-dimensional, complicated, interesting characters of any age in any recent movie. If he can continue to act this well, he will never become a half-forgotten child star, but will continue to grow into an important actor. He is that good.”
Ebert listed it as one of the top 10 films of 1986. I agree with that assessment. It’s a quiet, well-written, beautifully acted movie.
RIP, Mr. Haim.
Review by Jessica for Lucas
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“Lucas” is a good example of how 80′s adolescent movies undermines 90′s teen movies. I don’t have to tell the ones who read this that the teen movies that are made today is beyond horrible. One thing I love about the eighties, is that the directors who made teenage movies really put their hearts in it, and made an effort to capture the true luminous light of youth. I was immediately taken with “Lucas”, because, unlike most teen movies, intelligence and individuality were portrayed. Clever dialogue, wonderful acting, and best of all, individuality was emphasized. One thing I honestly regret about being a seventeen-year-old teenager in the millennium is having to be subjected to Hollywood teen flicks, which are so full of dreck it’s amazing. My skin almost crawls when I look at “She’s All That,” “Ten Things I Hate About You”, “Loser”, “Drive Me Crazy”, etc. Plus, the actors in “Lucas” do more of a convincing job than the modern teen actresses today. Watch “Lucas”. You’ll be rewarded. It’s simple in its sweetness and charm, and is always good for a snowy night.
Review by FRED DEJONGE for Lucas
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“Lucas” is a film about growing up. We all can relate to the problems associated with adolescence and puberty, especially the part about wishing we were someone else. This film is about heroes and the unlikely places you will find them. Underdogs can win in the game of life. An excellent movie for young and old alike!