Teen Wolf
August. 23,1985 PGWhen a shy teenager's new-found powers help him score at basketball - and with the popular girls - he has some pretty hairy decisions to make.
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I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
As Good As It Gets
A waste of 90 minutes of my life
It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny
Light hearted wolf fare this is, for the whole family too, back in '85, when Fox, such an overrated actor, was making a name for himself. Unpopular Fox, yeah Mr Average, is beginning to notice changes, and it's genetics. He's sprouting wolf hair, his eyes lighting up, faint emerald, and he's starting to howl. All these features make him, king of Popularity overnight, where being a wolf has it's advantages, especially in needs to your wants, like very unattainable hottie, Pamela, who's stud boyfriend, who's starring daggers, isn't happy to say the least. Plusses in this, are of course, Levine, as Fox's best mate, who brings a lot of color and vivacity to this feel good movie, it's throbbing music score, unnervingly fitting to Fox's music, where in it's starting, playing over the opening credits, for a more intense, higher classification wolf pic, but like I said, this is a great and perfect pic for everyone, minus kiddies I guess. This is great camp 80's, and the film offers some really funny moments, one killer line, concerning father and son, Fox on the stairwell, in a two way conversation, and a surprise revelation. It has again, "the girl who's best for you, is right beside you, and you didn't notice" scenario, so you obviously know how the finale ensues. Also we have a bit bad history, and a personal grudge, where a few revengeful moments, go greatly appreciated. Fun entertainment, and Stiles (Levine) who has god much more screen presence, acting wise too, than Fox. He's the life of the party in this one, and I myself, are truly grateful.
This movie is a underrated 80s comedy which doesn't get much credit but it should cause of Michael j fox as a wolf and I also think that the soundtrack is fantastic along with the other teen 80s soundtrack breakfast club,Ferris BUELLER'S day off etc I also think that this movie should be up there with the other great 80s movies and a status of cult classic.
After a huge success Back to the Future Michael J. Fox next movie Teen Wolf,here in Brazil the title was change to "the Boy from the Future" no make sense but works and was a hit in the mid 80',the picture made for teenagers only...the plot is simple as the result too,about a boy who isn't popular in school and also in basketball too....but he felling that your body is changing to werewolf,late he discover that your father also is a werewolf,this scene saves the movie...the remain of this picture is a trash!!
Teen Wolf is my favorite of Michael J Fox's movies. There is no doubt Back To The Future is a higher quality and better crafted film, but there is a special place in my heart for the crazier, more outrageous classic Teen Wolf. Michael J Fox is a fairly normal teenage dude that is bored with being average. He soon goes through some changes that make him the talk of the town. Once he confesses to his friend Styles that he is a werewolf, Styles then sets a campaign for maximum coolness instantly making him the most popular guy in school. Styles also makes a killing selling Teen Wolf merchandise. Much like every 80's teen movie, our hero has the hots for the stuck up beauty that won't give him the time of day. That is until it becomes fashionable to do so. However, he has a lot of interest from the girl next door, Boof who also looks great but is mad cool as well. This film is grounded by James Hampton(The Longest Yard) who gives a great performance as Michael J Fox's laid back, but caring dad. The father and son chemistry is perfect and without it and without James Hampton, the film would be too silly and not work. Michael J Fox also shows he has some dope moves on the basketball court. His team, The Beavers also has Francis from Pee Wee Herman's Big Adventure as one of his team mates, Chubby. He also has a super laid back coach that does not care about anything and gives horrible advice on life. He also has a lot of fun with his crazy buddy Styles. Teen Wolf is a great movie that is very funny but also moves along the story well with good performances and memorable characters.