Review of Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) by James R — 01 Nov 2011

Classic 80;s comedy. Glad I finally saw it.

This review of Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) was written by James R on 01 Nov 2011.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High has generally received positive reviews.

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Perhaps this was fresh stuff back in 1982, but these archetypal teens and high school clichés were all over-familiar trash to me…

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By Alden S (433) on 29 Jul 2017

8 out of 10: Though it's a bit cheesy and not one of the greatest high school movie, Fast Times is still funny, relatable, and well acted…

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Real details and sense of closeness to the era's youth. Captures trends in fashion and relationship as expected from a Heckerling film…

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By Colton D (180) on 17 Mar 2017

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By Ernest Leogrande (11) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 11 Aug 2015

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