Review of One Crazy Summer (1986) by Sonika B — 10 Nov 2007

One of my favorites as a teen and still is. It makes me laugh still. Really cute movie.

This review of One Crazy Summer (1986) was written by Sonika B on 10 Nov 2007.

One Crazy Summer has generally received mixed reviews.

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Not as strong as The Sure Thing and Better Off Dead, though neither is Cusack's performance as strong as said films…

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By Marie K (33) on 28 Jul 2009

I love John Cusack's early movies. Demi Moore is just as charming in this one, too. Totally worth seeing. I love '80s movies…

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Zany, wacky, no-holds-barred (And very atypical) romantic comedy starring a young John Cusack & Demi Moore, he as a wanna-be Basketball star,…

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By Alex M (2,014) on 24 Apr 2013

Haven't seen this in 20 years, still.... one of my favorites…

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