Jeffrey Willis is out to set the world on fire'starting with a well-to-do Long Island beach club! Matt Dillon leads an all-star cast, including Richard Crenna, Hector Elizondo, Jessica Walter and Janet Jones, in this poignant, fast-moving and totally engrossing story that USA Today calls "funny, sensitive [and] beautifully written!" Everything was settled for 18-year-old Jeffrey (Dillon), the plumber's son from Brooklyn: one last summer of carefree fun before college. But when he gets a job as a cabana boy at the El Flamingo Beach Clubwith its shapely coeds, gin-playing cardsharps and wealthy snobsJeffrey is lured into a world distinctly different from his working-class roots a world that could ultimately draw him away from his education, his background and his family!
J**F
A CLASSIC . A TRUE BLAST FROM THE PAST!!!
I love movies. All genres .All periods.Drama or humor. I just want to be entertained and feel I am invested in some way.This film is one that I frequently go back and watch for its humor,a young mans coming of age ,and his realization of the importance of family and friendships.The story is simple. A young man (Matt Dillion) whose future is preset by his loving dad (Hector E.) decides to expand his horizons for one summer working at an upscale swim club and for its members. This experience is eye opening and life changing for a guy raised with a set of working class values. Hard work ,enjoy what you have and and don't reach too high as you will be disappointed are the values drilled into him throughout his life.But now there is a contrast between these two very different set of values (those of a Long Island swim club vs a blue collar working class Brooklynite) and creates confussion as well as excitement. The values of the exclusive swim club set (money and image) differs so much from his familys value of hard work and dont reach too high as you will be disappointed.He has his dreams and he sees his new situation as a way of obtaining what once was unattainable and unthinkable. Being young he is gullible and trusting. During this summer he alienates himself from his family and puts his trust in the (wrong) people that dont have his interests at heart. There are some very funny scenes during this transition He still believes in fairness and the the importance of friendship.Those values are not negotiable for him. And there is the rub. The concluding "eye opening scenes" have you cheering him on . He has something they will never have. Integrity. The family scenes are heartfelt and wonderfully played by a fine cast.Matt Dillion shows a wide range of emotions that are very convincing. He is not just the toughy he had usually been cast up to this film. He as you now know is a much more substantial actor in all respects.The cast members are great character actors we have seen and appreciated for years.A THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE FILM. Funny and touching.
D**N
Movie
Exactly what I expected, arrived fast, sooner than time expected.
M**S
Liked
Could not find anywhere to stream this movie, purchased because it has been a long time since I have seen it. Played fine and enjoyed it all these years later.
J**N
You might be surprised
This is the only DVD I have ever purchased that has no label on the disc. I was shocked when i opened it, as the disc looks rather "beat up", & I purchased a new DVD. Had to make some adjustments regarding the sound. However, the dvd plays just fine. Truly enjoyed the movie...the music brought back a lot of fun memories.
K**T
Bring back the memories!!!!
LOVE THIS MOVIE-I live near the beach club where the movie was filmed decades ago! I actually had my wedding reception there many moons ago! The place was severely damaged during Super Storm Sandy as was our entire area but rebuilt and remains strong. This past summer my 15 year old daughter started working at the club as a pool lifeguard. I had to get the movie to show her how the beach club use to look like!
I**S
Nice
Came on the date it said it would and arrived on time. My father wanted this movie so I bought it and it’s at a really good price! I recommend it to anyone who just wants to watch a good classic film.
C**N
Great 80s classic
As expected, another 80's classic that I wanted to add to my digital library, loved finding a great film at a reasonable cost.
M**2
Fun sunny movie
Loved the cars in the movie. Matt Dillon is really good. The movie had a good old fashioned message to it. Plus a lot of fun stuff going on while the message came about by the end of the movie.
F**R
Buen estado.
En general me gusta todo.
M**
Great seller
Delivered in good order and arrived early.
S**E
Wonderful
Amazon was the only place I could purchase this great movie about family values.Does not matter how much money you have, only how you treat people as equals and respect who they are
M**A
a must have on your collection
this is one of the best film I ever see mat Dillon acting, keep you entertained from beginning to a end.an enjoyment se all this American cars and the ways of American living this days.and teach you the value of been honestlove it!
J**R
à voir absolument
j'ai du le voir une trentaine de fois c'est les début de matt dillon j'adore son rôle et l'histoire à l' époque ou elle se passe, je me vois bien dans la peau du perso ++++++++++++++++++++
