Diary entries forFast Times at Ridgemont High
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
It was alright! Not as funny or memorable as most 80's films but probably the most realistic? I'm not sure. It definitely had the drama that comes with American High School. It's cool to see 80's culture so prevalent before it became nostalgia bait for Gen X. Made me laugh a few times but nothing to honestly ride home about If you know of this film - it's probably because of the stoner humor or that Phoebe Cates scene
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
a few scenes made me uncomfortable and sean penn marrying madonna is proof anything is possible but overall i kinda liked it.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
COMEDYx52(024) (https://letterboxd.com/allbeef/list/comedyx52024/) #47 of 52 | Watch a comedy film directed by a woman (https://letterboxd.com/michaelhaneke/list/films-directed-by-women/genre/comedy/). Surprised to find that the dumb stoner surfer boy is my favorite character. And of course Phoebe Cates too.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Easily tied with Heathers, The Boys Next Door and Better Off Dead as one of the most quintessential teen movies of the 80s. Beneath the backdrop of an 80s raunchy sex comedy lies a rather realistic portrayal of the teen experience and was well ahead of its time, coincidentally a couple years before the sentimentality of John Hughes’ teen cinema kicked in and took over.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Pure coming-of-age romp-fest; harnessed with stoner buds, shirts off, babes, sex, love, and growing up, Fast Times at Ridgemont High is Amy Heckerling's showpiece and celebration of 80s teen flicks. It's totally relaxed, easy-going and fun; there's no such thing as drastic consequences, it's all carefree and sophomoric enjoyment for these characters. It's hardly momentous or on the same level as The Last American Virgin despite a similar plot, however, its characters are so damn unique that its hardly needed. This film is the right amount of comfort. Its soundtrack is banging, the girls are smoking, and the 80s charm is endless. Life lessons are basically invalid but somewhat brought upon here. In other news, Phoebe Cates is at a close tie with Diane Franklin for 80s teen-movie babe. And most importantly, Sean Penn's Jeff Spicoli will forever go down as cinema's greatest stoner. This seriously may have my favorite set of 80s teen faces, all in one boisterous, coming-of-age classic that frankly never gets old. 4.0/5
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Convinced everyone is on dope. 7.8
