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Class (1983)

Directed by:
Lewis John Carlino

COUNTRY
USA

GENRE
Comedy/Drama/Youth

NORWEGIAN TITLE
Jonathans første eventyr

RUNNING TIME
98 minutes

Produced by:
Martin Ransohoff

Written by:
Jim Kouf
David Greenwalt


Cast includes:

CHARACTER ACTOR/ACTRESS RATING
Ellen Jacqueline Bisset
Skip Rob Lowe ½
Jonathan Andrew McCarthy
Mr. Burroughs Cliff Robertson
Roscoe John Cusack ½
Roger Alan Ruck
Lisa Virginia Madsen -
Doug Casey Siemaszko -
Julia Joan Cusack -
Bellman John Kapelos -
1st Girl (motel) Lolita Davidovich -

 

Review

Criminally charming, vivacious and descriptive film about prep-school life, youthful sexuality and generation gaps. In contrast to its genre counterparts from the late 1990s onwards, Class is neither rude nor vulgar, despite being equally controversial regarding theme and subject. This is a great achievement by director Lewis John Carlino, giving the film a fine balance between enjoyable and daring. The swarming collection of up-and-coming Brat Packers absorb the attention in delightful fashion and help make this both amusing and great fun. Lowe is excellent in one of his best roles, McCarthy is at the peak of his sensitive persona in the lead, whereas John Cusack fully displays his comedic talent in a wonderful supporting role. One of the best of its kind, and a pinpoint depiction of the early 1980s.

Re-reviewed: Copyright © 9.12.2006 Fredrik Gunerius Fevang
Original review:
Copyright © 17.6.1996 Fredrik Gunerius Fevang

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