Lucas (1986) Reviews

Lucas (1986)
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Corey Haim plays 13-year-old Lucas, a bespectacled, bookish type who attracts school bullies like a magnet. Lucas befriends 16-year-old Maggie (Kerri Green); she wants to be "just friends," while he'd like a more meaningful relationship. The boy introduces the girl to a world of intellectual pursuits of which she'd been previously unaware. She enjoys the attention, but is physically attracted to football jock Cappie Roew (Charlie Sheen), and becomes a cheerleader to be nearer to the young athlete. Lucas feels shut out once more, but is comforted to learn that Cappie is not just one more bully but a sensitive kid who sticks up for Lucas when the younger boy is being picked on. Still hoping to impress Maggie, Lucas tries out for the football team himself, threatening legal action when the coach tries to turn him down. This innovative teen-oriented film threatens to come to a hackneyed "big touchdown" climax, but instead goes for a more original finale. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Corey Haim, Kerri Green, (more)
Director(s):
Linda Sutton, David Seltzer, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Katherine B.

Amazing performance by Corey Haim, it really is the best part of this movie. The rest of the cast is also very good, including Charlie Sheen (which really surprised me). One of the best teen movies from the 80's. Many funny moments and a great ending, shows the underdog can win.

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Diana C.

I loved this movie. I remember watching this movie when I was younger and rooting for Lucas again and again and again. This is a classic tale of the underdog. :)

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Bianca B.

An appealing young cast comes together for this coming-of-age movie. Corey Haim is terrific in the title role and he has great support from Kerri Green (Andie in "The Goonies"), Charlie Sheen, and Winona Ryder (also look for Courtney Thorne Smith and Jeremy Piven in smaller roles). The movie centers on Lucas' unrequited crush on Maggie (Kerri Green) as well as the harassment he endures from the jocks at school, except for Cappie (Charlie Sheen) who sticks up for him and proves to be a friend. This is a feel-good, root for the underdog kind of film and although aimed at the teen crowd, adults can enjoy the movie's message too. Parents be warned: the movie contains quite a bit of swearing, even though the DVD is labeled a "Family Feature".

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Steven S.

Agrees with the other reviewers.

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Darnell H.

I think this movie was classic. I love 80's classics and this was diffently one of them. I use to watch this movie all the time and know that I'm older I'm glad I can own it on dvd and think about the times of my youth and highschool and how the problems of a teen didn't seem all that bad compared to know. I f you love Corey Haim films like I do you'll love this one. Great movie so I hope you enjoy it for yourself.

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Sara B.

Great movie! How times have changed, not one of the girls in this movie is wearing make-up, atleast you don't notice it if they are, love that they look their age!! If you're renting it for kids who are less than junior high school age, there is swearing. This movie is tame compared to the movies that are produced today. Good movie, our family liked it!

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Craig B.

I liked it. Funny that it has two people currently in "2 1/2 Men" in it (Charlie Sheen, and Jon Cryer's girlfriend) at MUCH younger ages! The story is "sweet" and even resembles youthful times (something other Hollywood movies seldom do). Corey Haim went down a bad road thereafter, but he is very good in this movie.

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Megan L.

Gosh i love Lucas such a sweet movie love ya Corey Haim miss ya to!

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Robert H.

I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS MOVIE BEFORE AND I WENT TO READ WHAT THE MOVIE WAS ABOUT AND THE STUPID IDIOT Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide RUINED IT FOR ME !! HEY MAYBE NEXT TIME YOU SHOULD LEAVE A LITTLE BIT TO THE IMAGINATION INSTEAD OF TELLING THE ENDING !!!!!!

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Lauralyn F.

Some good points, but ultimately another by-the-numbers Hollywood teen movie. The "inspirational" ending is just awful. Winona Ryder was 14 during filming and looks about 12, which is interesting to see. Cory Haim's "Boy Genius" character is 180 degrees from his "retard" role in "Stand By Me."

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    Katherine B.

    Amazing performance by Corey Haim, it really is the best part of this movie. The rest of the cast is also very good, including Charlie Sheen (which really surprised me). One of the best teen movies from the 80's. Many funny moments and a great ending, shows the underdog can win.

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    Diana C.

    I loved this movie. I remember watching this movie when I was younger and rooting for Lucas again and again and again. This is a classic tale of the underdog. :)

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    Bianca B.

    An appealing young cast comes together for this coming-of-age movie. Corey Haim is terrific in the title role and he has great support from Kerri Green (Andie in "The Goonies"), Charlie Sheen, and Winona Ryder (also look for Courtney Thorne Smith and Jeremy Piven in smaller roles). The movie centers on Lucas' unrequited crush on Maggie (Kerri Green) as well as the harassment he endures from the jocks at school, except for Cappie (Charlie Sheen) who sticks up for him and proves to be a friend. This is a feel-good, root for the underdog kind of film and although aimed at the teen crowd, adults can enjoy the movie's message too. Parents be warned: the movie contains quite a bit of swearing, even though the DVD is labeled a "Family Feature".

    Yes   |   No

     
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