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Permanent Record (1988)

Permanent Record (1988)
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High school student Alan Boyce has it all: looks, charm, popularity, excellent grades, a promising future. So why does Boyce abruptly commit suicide? As the shock waves of the boy's death reverberate through the halls of his school, the other students--particularly Boyce's best friend Keanu Reeves--ask themselves if they, too, are capable of self-destruction. As for the adults, Boyce's suicide is one more of a myriad of mysteries concerning "Generation X" (though it was not yet so labelled in 1988). While the film offers no easy answers, either for the characters or the audience, Permanent Record ultimately demonstrates that there are ways to cope with the pressures of life other than taking one's own life. An added bonus: the teenagers in the film act like genuine teenagers, not like TV sitcom wisecrackers or oversexed cretins. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Alan BoyceKeanu Reeves, (more)
Director(s):
Marisa Silver
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Permanent Record

High school student Alan Boyce has it all: looks, charm, popularity, excellent grades, a promising future. So why does Boyce abruptly commit suicide? As the shock waves of the boy's death reverberate through the halls of his school, the other students--particularly Boyce's best friend Keanu Reeves--ask themselves if they, too, are capable of self-destruction. As for the adults, Boyce's suicide is one more of a myriad of mysteries concerning "Generation X" (though it was not yet so labelled in 1988). While the film offers no easy answers, either for the characters or the audience, Permanent Record ultimately demonstrates that there are ways to cope with the pressures of life other than taking one's own life. An added bonus: the teenagers in the film act like genuine teenagers, not like TV sitcom wisecrackers or oversexed cretins. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
91 mins

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Director(s):
Marisa Silver
Writer(s):
Jarre FeesLarry KetronAlice Liddle
Producer(s):
Martin HornsteinFrank Mancuso, Jr.
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Watch With Your Teen, Adult Language, Adult Situations, Profanity, Questionable for Children)
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Mandie E.

It was great to see Keanu Reeves acting like the guy you grew up with next door. This movie brings back a lot of high school memories. A movie true to its cover...worth watching.

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Jeff A.

This movie captures the spirit of a young Keanu Reeves and the difficulty of overcoming the death of his best friend. This movie is entertaining not just depressing. It will make you think because most people know someone who has been felt this same way. I recommend it also for the stunning soundtrack featuring Joe Strummer from the Clash. If you like River's Edge, you will like Keanu in this flick.

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JOHN H.

EVER THOUGH PERMANENT RECORD DID NOT DO WELL AT THE BOX OFFICE, I SAW IT 15 TIMES WHEN IT RAN AT THE MOVIES 35 MINS FROM MY HOUSE. I WAS AT THE TIME OF KILLING MY SELF. I WAS 16, GAY AND VERY UNHAPPY. NO FRIENDS, AND DID NOT KNOW ANY OTHER GAY GUYS. BUT AFTER SEEING WHAT KILLING YOUR SELF DOES TO FAMILY,AND FRIENDS. EVEN THOUGH I HAD NONE. BUT GOING TO THE MOVIE I MET A VERY KOOL KID 15. AND HE WAS GAY. WE BECAME FRIENDS,LOVERS,AND ARE TOGETHER STILL TODAY (4-4-07)..MANY THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART IN THIS MOVIE... TODAY I'M A GAY MENTOR TO GAY TEEN GUYS TO HELP THEM GET THRU THE FRIST STEPS OF COMING OUT TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WATCH THIS MOVIE WITH SOMEONE YOU LOVE......YOU WILL CRY...I STILL DO......

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