Review of Johnny Be Good (1988) by Rodney M — 24 Apr 2012
I did a rewind today and watched Johnny Be Good. I could only vaguely recall seeing it in the early 90s and the second it started today, it all came flooding back. Its one of those average teen flicks that is probably better forgotten.
LOL. Its a coming of age story about a star footballer who is head hunted by dozens of colleges across the county. With fame and fortune thrown at him from all directions his ego takes over and he loses touch of reality.
The concept itself is good and it could have been a great drama, but instead they've gone for the stupid John-Hughes style of comedy that fails on almost every level. Robert Downey Jr and Anthony Michael Hall have a good chemistry with some great scenes, but thats where the positives stop.
Does anyone else remember this movie? Thoughts?
This review of Johnny Be Good (1988) was written by Rodney M on 24 Apr 2012.
Johnny Be Good has generally received negative reviews.
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