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Peter G I was looking forward to watching this as I was close to the same age as many of them in the '80s. However, I found it rather boring. The actors themselves weren't interesting nor were their lives very interesting outside of their work and there was nothing revelatory. I stopped watching at the point where the pretentious Malcolm Gladwell prattles on about "desegregation." What does that have to do with a bunch of kids who made movies in the '80s? If anything the documentary is disappointing in that it reveals that the Brat Pack wasn't particularly special at all. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/24/24 Full Review Cynthia S A nostalgic trip down memory lane and a harsh reminder that we must not be boxed in by the criticism of others. Perception is just that. I found the character evolution of Andrew McCarthy so interesting. It's almost as though he was the protagonist in a movie, bringing everyone together for a life changing moment, rather than being the champion of a documentary about the entertainment industry and its chronic cruelty. Sadly, I doubt the plot will change. Negative and nasty sells. Heart-warming is for paupers. Lots of positive feelings and reflections for me. I will tell my high school pals to watch it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Edward R Nice to see other actors & behind the scenes people during that time. Wasn't to crazy about all the camera angles. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/11/24 Full Review Marna P God I wanted to love this. As a child born in the 80's I didn't experience the bratpack in "real time" but watched the movies in the 90's when my parents shared them with me. They became important memories in childhood and nostalgia I still turn to, so I was excited to see the actors catch up with each other and hear how this affected them. Unfortunately, Andrew McCarthy seemed to want to use this film as a vehicle for HIM to work out all of his issues around it, instead of listening to his documentary subjects he said he so eagerly wanted to hear from. His constant interruptions and navel gazing made the interviews choppy and made me as uncomfortable as his subjects often appeared, and which he did not seem to pick up on, continuing to talk over them with his own drivel. Listening is a skill and one that McCarthy does not possess, much to the detriment of the documentary as a whole. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Nora B Really enjoyed it. What a nice group of people who went through a crazy time. Hope this encourages them to keep in touch. Movies were really well done and they should be proud of their work. The reporter, not so much. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/06/24 Full Review J M I recently stated that this documentary was possibly my most eagerly awaited film of the year. So, I'll be quite surprised if any movie disappoints me this year as much as this one did. I was born in 1973, so the 1980s were a golden era for me. Unfortunately, not only did I suffer from a lack of nostalgia during this documentary, but most of those participating came across as bitter, entitled whiners putting far too much stock into a term that ultimately means nothing. Staples of the era such as Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson opted not to participate, leaving us with questionable choices such as Lea Thompson and Timothy Hutton - fine actors but not the first you'd associate with the brat pack. Of those interviewed, only Rob Lowe seemed to have a sensible handle on the events and aftermath discussed. Poor Emilio Estevez, on the other hand, looks absolutely miserable throughout, as if he were forced at gun point to participate. A lot of time is devoted to a magazine article which first coined the BRAT PACK phrase and portrayed its members in a not-so-flattering light. Unfortunately, those of us who never read the article are left a bit in the dark. I think it would have behooved the filmmakers to discuss the contents of the article in at least somewhat specific detail so we can better relate to what they're talking about. Ultimately, there's a lot of talk but not a lot of substance. And while this documentary won't affect my opinions on the films of this era, I can't say I was overly impressed or even marginally interested in what any of them had to say. This was a truly shocking misfire for me. - Jeff Marshall, Movie Blogger on Facebook Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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