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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

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Date: 31 Jul 2011 09:50:03
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
DVD9 (VIDEO_TS) | NTSC 16:9 (720x480) | 90 mins | 7,45 Gb
Audio: English AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps + Commentary track | Subs: English, French
Genre: Comedy, Romance | USA

Follows a group of high school students growing up in southern California, based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. The center of the film is held by Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer dude who faces off with the resolute Mr. Hand, who is convinced that everyone is on dope.

IMDB

A fast-paced film with its share of laughs, Fast Times also takes time to sensitively handle many of the tough issues teens face. Abortion, trust, abandonment and sexual fears are all dealt with fairly and believably. An interesting snapshot into the world of teenagers–the great thing about this film is that it's not too stereotypically Californian. It could have been set anywhere in Canada or USA and still have been just as accurate. In addition, there are many scenes that will just have you doubled over with laughter–the carrot scene, as well as the interaction between rebel Sean Penn and angry Mr.Hand are just fantastic.
IMDB Reviewer
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Hated by the studio and critically panned upon its 1982 release, Fast Times nevertheless fought its way to cult status. Witty and honest, it charts the adventures of a bunch of teens - - including a bravura Sean Penn as stoned surfer Jeff Spicoli.
Total Film
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Academy Award-winner Sean Penn leads an all-star cast (Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold, Ray Walston) in this hilarious portrayal of a group of southern California high school students and their most important subjects: sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. Amy Heckerling's (Clueless) directorial debut brings to life first-time screenwriter Cameron Crowe's (Almost Famous) insider's view of teenage American life in the 1980's. Featuring decade-defining music from The Go-Go's, Oingo Boingo and The Cars, plus film debuts of future stars Nicolas Cage, Eric Stoltz and Anthony Edwards, Fast Times at Ridgemont High remains as fresh and funny today as it was a generation ago when it defined the outrageous and bold teen comedy genre.
TV Guide
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Fast Times at Ridgemont High was originally panned by critics, not even given a nationwide release, but the public knew better, and flocked to theatres. In the 17 years since then it has grown into a cult classic and it is ever more recognized that this film, presumably a teen sex comedy, tried to be much more and succeeded. It portrayed a far more realistic view of teenagers of the early '80s generation than the other teen fare of the day and was both funny and touching without becoming sappy. Originally a low budget film, its cast was filled with unknown actors who went on to become big stars.
DVDVerdict
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

If only because they offer something different and don't take themselves terribly seriously, the best of the recent wave of teen films have been sporadically refreshing. But in the pile containing She's All That and Drive Me Crazy, you won't find a film as good as 1982's Fast Times At Ridgemont High. Working from the former's reality-based novel, Cameron Crowe and director Amy Heckerling crafted a Trojan horse of a teen comedy that balanced lowbrow gags with subtle humor, genuine insight—Crowe spent a year undercover as a high-school student—and pathos. In Heckerling's film, Ridgemont High itself is only slightly less cartoonish than the Vince Lombardi High of Rock 'n' Roll High School. The characters inhabiting it, on the other hand, have an air of truth about them, whether Judge Reinhold's downward-spiraling senior, Jennifer Jason Leigh's inexperienced mall fixture, or even Sean Penn's stoned surfer, brought in for comic relief but given tremendous substance.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Heckerling and Crowe give lie to the stereotypical California teen existence while never losing sight of the fact that they're making a comedy. It helps that they're smart enough to dwell on the real pressures faced by their characters without passing judgement or bringing in a magical prom to solve all their problems. The audio commentary by Heckerling and Crowe highlights this DVD version; it's not incredibly revealing, but their fondness and enthusiasm nicely enhances the film. The same can't be said for a slapdash documentary or the failure to include numerous alternate scenes that turn up in TV prints—scenes the filmmakers indicate are as interesting as some of those included. Still, Ridgemont High is as well worth revisiting for viewers as it clearly was for Heckerling and Crowe. The current makers and consumers of teen comedies could learn a lesson or two from its many charms.
A.V. Club
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Extras:
- Documentary - Reliving Our Fast Times At Ridgemont High
- Audio Commentary-Amy Heckerling (Director) & Cameron Crowe (Screenwriter)
- Featurette-Hangouts Of Ridgemont High (4)
- Production Notes
- Biographies - Cast & Crew
- Theatrical Trailer
- Music Highlights
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

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