this is a pretty outstanding movie for a true story - which is something very hard to produce. it details what can happen to your life if you make a huge mistake at the age of 15. i think it was probably a very difficult screenplay to write, since a large chunk of the book probably had to be skipped. penny marshall (A League of Their Own) does a great job of adding enough cinematic touches - the focus on automobiles and some contrived, probably invented humor - to keep the viewer interested during slow parts of the story. the friendship and mother-son relationship in the movie are portrayed with excellent acting and feeling.
I watched all the specials about this film before watching the film. I am very impressed with drew barrymore's ability and skill in playing a person who ages from 15 to 35 in one movie.
I watched all the specials about this film before watching the film. I am very impressed with drew barrymore's ability and skill in playing a person who ages from 15 to 35 in one movie.