Review of Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) by Anthony V — 28 Sep 2010

Nostalgic value for those of us who suffered through high school in the 1980?s.

This review of Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) was written by Anthony V on 28 Sep 2010.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High has generally received positive reviews.

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What it doesn't have is a clear point of view, something that would make it of more interest than leafing through a high school yearbook…

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Heckerling undercuts the usual teensploitation tropes at every turn…

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Even at this age Sean Penn looks like a complete creep. Cute retro teen film though, if a bit painful…

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By Lucas N (144) on 19 Mar 2016

A charmingly accurate take on high school life…

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By Samantha S (1,257) on 11 Nov 2015

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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