Can't Buy Me Love

Starring:Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains, Tina Caspary, Seth Green, Sharon Farrell, Darcy DeMoss, Dennis Dugan, Cloyce Morrow, Devin DeVasquez, Cort McCown, Eric Bruskotter, Gerardo MejÃa, Ami Dolenz, Max Perlich, David Schermerhorn, Steve Franken, Phillip Simms, Tudor Sherrard, George Gray (IV)
Director: Steve Rash
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Description

Nowhere-man Ronny Miller is secretly in love with Cindy Mancini, the prettiest, most popular girl on campus. When Cindy finds herself in a desperate predicament, Ronny steps in to save the day ... for a price! Cindy must pose as Ronny's girl so that her popularity might rub off on him. But the road to popularity takes an unexpected twist when Ronny becomes so "cool" that his former friends feel the chill, Cindy is left toally out in the cold, and Ronny himself discovers that money might buy you popularity, but it can't buy you love!

Customer Reviews:

Classic 80s Movie.......2007-05-05

Standard unpopular boy dates popular girl to become popular. This is a classic from the 80s and I still enjoy it today. It's even fun to laugh at what we used to wear and what our hair looked like back then. Story line is very good and the acting is good for a group of teenagers, the adults were actually the bad ones in this film.

VERY GOOD TEEN HIGH SCHOOL COMEDY FULLSCREEN DVD BUMMER!.......2007-04-10

This is another good teen comedy from the 80'. It's a shame that the DVD release is fullscreen. This movie deserves a deluxe DVD treatment.

Good Comedy : reviewers here miss the mark.......2007-03-25

This was filmed in the 80's but other than some of the fashions you'd never really know it and that are where I think reviewers here miss the mark. This is not a "typical 80's teen comedy" in the way that phrase is generally understood. There are no references to pop culture (movies or music) in this film at all. Many of the songs used in the film are either not from the 80's or, with the exception of the Billy Idol song used, obscure pop tunes. The soundtrack to this movie is barely noticeable.

There are no decade defining actors or actresses in this film either. No Anthony Michael Hall no Molly Ringwald et al. Other than Patrick Dempsey in "Loverboy" I don't remember any of the people in this film in anything else during the 80's. This movie should never be lumped into the "Sixteen Candles/Breakfast Club/Pretty in Pink" trilogy of sorts. It's a much different type of movie the most obvious reason being John Hughes did not direct or produce this film.

I originally saw this movie in 1988 on VHS while I was a freshman in HS. The plot of this movie could easily be set in 1967, 1977, 1997 or 2007. I may be mistaken but I don't think cliques in High School were an 80's phenomenon that disappeared after 1989. As far as I know there are still jocks, nerds, and being "cool" in HS is still and always will be defined by who you hang out with.

This movie used the still annoying habit of trying to cast 23 year olds as high school students. Most of it is obvious but amazingly enough Amanda Peterson, the prettiest girl in school, was really 16 at the time. Perhaps that is what makes the movie more enjoyable. If you are looking to watch a teenaged HS comedy that most of us can relate to on one level or another you might like this. If you want to watch a "decade defining 80's movie" you should look elsewhere.

80's fun.......2007-03-24

This is a typical 80's romantic comedy. It is very formulaic yet it still manages to be fun. I love looking back on these films because I grew up with these movies, clothes, songs, and culture.

If you love the 80s then you should see this movie. It is better than several other options. However, it is not the best option. I think "Say Anything" is my favorite. I am partial to John Cusack.

The acting, story, and overall feel of the movie is fine. One of the other reviewers mentioned that some actors went on to huge careers and it shows in some scenes. However, some show their inexperience.

So if you love the 80s you should see this film; if not rent "Say Anything" because every one should see this movie once.

good oldie.......2007-03-09

This movie is an older movie but still has a lot of charm. It is great to see Seth Green and Patrick Dempsey when they were kids. It has a lot of laughs and sincere moments in it. a must see!

Average customer rating:

Classic 80s Movie
VERY GOOD TEEN HIGH SCHOOL COMEDY FULLSCREEN DVD BUMMER!
Good Comedy : reviewers here miss the mark
80's fun
good oldie

Can't Buy Me Love [Region 2]
Starring: Patrick Dempsey , Amanda Peterson , Courtney Gains , Tina Caspary , and Seth Green
Director: Steve Rash
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0001KZNLA

Customer Reviews:

Classic 80s Movie.......2007-05-05

VERY GOOD TEEN HIGH SCHOOL COMEDY FULLSCREEN DVD BUMMER!.......2007-04-10

This is another good teen comedy from the 80'. It's a shame that the DVD release is fullscreen. This movie deserves a deluxe DVD treatment.

Good Comedy : reviewers here miss the mark.......2007-03-25

80's fun.......2007-03-24

good oldie.......2007-03-09

This movie is an older movie but still has a lot of charm. It is great to see Seth Green and Patrick Dempsey when they were kids. It has a lot of laughs and sincere moments in it. a must see!

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