Review of One Crazy Summer (1986) by Peter A — 14 Aug 2007

Bad movie but got a couple of great lines and performences, mainly from Jeremy Piven and Bobcat Golthwait.

This review of One Crazy Summer (1986) was written by Peter A on 14 Aug 2007.

One Crazy Summer has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michael C (2,821) on 04 Mar 2010

Not as good as its predecessor, but still another good light-hearted romantic 80s movie with a sick sense of humor…

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By Jeff H (1,831) on 09 Jan 2011

1986????? IS this what comedy was like in 1986? I like it, dumb, yet funny, but you gotta love it... If you have not seen it watch it…

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By Butt D (13) on 17 Sep 2017

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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By Paul D (6,077) on 25 Jan 2015

One of my FAVs when I as an 1980s teen! ;)…

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By Angela C (334) on 17 Apr 2011

Great Eighties comedy about friends, diversity, reminds me of the Goonies a bit, very funny…

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By Jen M (690) on 17 Apr 2011

Great Eighties comedy about friends, diversity, reminds me of the Goonies a bit, very funny…

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By Lisa R (646) on 10 Nov 2009

Just a crazy goofy ass comedy , that makes you laugh . look out !!! A giant dolphin with Rabies…

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By Bill B (2,505) on 13 Jan 2013

One of those fun 80's movies I hadn't seen in a good long while; gave it a re-watch on cable last night…

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By Lamontraymond (377) on 13 May 2017

Loved this movie when it released - especially the animated Everybody Wants Some sequence…

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