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Will adults like this movie

posted 9 years ago by Imdb11168
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I mean, it sure is a good movie bec of its rating etc, but its got kids. So is the movie from an adults perspective involving kids, or is it more of a kids movie

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[–] sonofbeach-sheet 9 years ago

The movie was extremely popular with preteens and teens when it first came out. Very surprising that in the snobby, arrogant, clueless, materialistic Reagan 80's this was popular. I don't recall adults getting anything out of it, even though the movie was set at a time that the boys would be approaching their 40's in 1986.

[–] freeboarder 9 years ago

I saw this when I was a kid and still enjoy it now it's a very good movie. Really explores a lot of important things to do with life in general. The Characters and acting is superb.

[–] RonDirect73 8 years ago

My middle-aged family members loved this movie when it came out. And by the way - the Reagan 80's rocked.

[–] marktarnovetsky 9 years ago

i watch it all the time grown up. its even better now with the nostalgia. 80s films had a certain feel and nothing can ever replace that.

[–] Taran_of_Prydain 9 years ago

Yes. After all it was up for a script Oscar in 1986.

[–] Willus_A 9 years ago

I saw it in the theatre in '86 when I was 21 with my girlfriend who was 20, and we both absolutely loved it.

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[–] Robbmonster 9 years ago

It's a good story, well told.

It has the capacity to be liked by people of all ages.

After all, kids often like movies featuring adults, don't they?

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[–] Spunk_Stain 9 years ago

What a ridiculous thing to ask.

[–] lizcarlo87 9 years ago

I am adult and really like the movie.

[–] Paul_Ke 8 years ago

Who in the world could think this is a kids movie? lol

It's definitely a movie for adults, that's just about kids.

[–] willydoe71 8 years ago

Absolutely. This movie came out when I was 15, but I just never watched it. I finally watched it yesterday for the first time and I absolutely loved it.