Cannon Films took a break from shoot 'em ups and ninja movies to make this R-rated teen comedy with some serious moments. Three high school buddies - protagonist Gary (Lawrence Monoson), a rather scrawny shy guy, and his friends Rick (Steve Antin), the hot guy, and David (Joe Rubbo) - try to have their first sexual experiences and keep picking the wrong women - for example, a prostitute who never stops reminding them that this is a business deal, and a 30 something Latin woman with a jealous boyfriend who comes home on shore leave at an inopportune time make for some vintage low brow humor.
The film turns serious when the object of Gary's affection (Diane Franklin) becomes Rick's sexual conquest. But then she gets pregnant, and prior to the age of DNA, slick Rick turns cold like a refrigerator on her, abandoning her. We know that Gary is going to ride to her rescue, but will things last once he's paid for the abortion and nursed her back to health? Watch and find out.
The real star of this movie is the soundtrack, with well-known tunes from the 70s and early 80s by artists including U2, The Cars, The Police, Devo, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Human League, The Commodores, Oingo Boingo, and Blondie.
Watch the documentary on Cannon Films, "Electric Boogaloo", to see a more mature Diane Franklin do a good natured look back on Cannon Films and the making of this little piece of nostalgia. I give it a 7 but it is probably a 6 if you are not into the music of the early 80s and more like an 8 if you are.
The film turns serious when the object of Gary's affection (Diane Franklin) becomes Rick's sexual conquest. But then she gets pregnant, and prior to the age of DNA, slick Rick turns cold like a refrigerator on her, abandoning her. We know that Gary is going to ride to her rescue, but will things last once he's paid for the abortion and nursed her back to health? Watch and find out.
The real star of this movie is the soundtrack, with well-known tunes from the 70s and early 80s by artists including U2, The Cars, The Police, Devo, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Human League, The Commodores, Oingo Boingo, and Blondie.
Watch the documentary on Cannon Films, "Electric Boogaloo", to see a more mature Diane Franklin do a good natured look back on Cannon Films and the making of this little piece of nostalgia. I give it a 7 but it is probably a 6 if you are not into the music of the early 80s and more like an 8 if you are.