Some Kind Of Wonderful

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Romantic Comedy

As I gather, this probably was John Hughes' least known teen movie from the 80's. I did saw it in its theater run sa Pinas and I enjoyed the story, its humor, its script, soundtrack and its notable character performances.
I never saw his earlier projects such as “The Breakfast Club” and “Pretty in Pink” and having seen his project “Some Kind Of Wonderful”, makes me look forward to maybe have a chance to see the other two.
Before I got to see this movie “Some Kind Of wonderful”, I can never forget one of its soundtrack that keeps on playing in the airwaves (xb102?). The track title is "I Go Crazy" Performed by Flesh for Lulu and I also bought this OST.
I also remember its movie preview, the scene where Eric was reasoning out to his father about his future after high school. His father somewhat was “dictating” him what course to take after high school but he finally told him to allow him to be himself with this line…… “I am 19 and next year I’m gonna be 20 but when does my life belong to me?” ……ahhhh, the point of standing up for being you, “fitting in”, and many more that the movie have succeeded portraying in the screen.
The standout performance is that of Mary Stuart Masterson as the drumming tomboy Watts, in one of her best on screen roles. Eric Stoltz is excellent as Keith. Lea Thompson does a fine job as the beautiful and popular Amanda Jones, who was given the role after Molly Ringwald refused it.
Hughes, to his credit have wrote and directed with a realistic understanding how teenagers communicate (as he knew at that time). Nowadays, have the teenagers been doing well?
Although it was reviewed with notable improvement compared to “Pretty in Pink”, many are wondering why has “Some Kind of Wonderful” remained relatively unknown and under-rated movie? This in spite of the fact that it has a better story, stronger lead performances, more enjoyable script, and certainly a better ending.
Whatever, this was an 80’s movie. Maybe it was destined to be a hit for the 90’s (as many have discovered it) and beyond. Enjoy!!!