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"Valley Girl"
A cultural phenomenon...
some may not be impressed by today's standards ...and honestly 'not get' the whole thing about it (and see it as another 80s 'teen movie').
"Valley Girl" is 'top to bottom' design. Besides 'Nick Cage' in his breakout role and a host of another stories regarding the cast (to include Debra Foreman of 'porn fame' ...the original 'celeb sex tape' girl as far as I know) ...the movie is a 'package' with one of the best movie soundtracks ever... ever. Again, a host of stories ...but regarding the musicians and bands in it, too... and at least five or six chart topping songs (more I think). Heidi Holickler is the real 'standout' for me to this day and of course Josie Cotton (groundbreaking to have the performances in the movie). On a side note this movie covers 'all the bases' ...shopping, cheating, the beach... Moms hitting on younger guys, party crashing... getting tossed from parties, the 'Hollywood Scene' back then... the 'Beach Scene' ...and much more.
My best friend (and everyone I knew) were in love with 'Valley Girl' lingo instantly. If you were 12 to 17 years old... this movie was 'it' for you and stirs things inside today you will rarely experience with anything else.
What is not understood was this is a birth of a 'new genre' (...Nick Cage was also an 'extra' in "Fast times at Ridgemont High") that movie and this one, plus a few more of that exact time period, gave rise to 'all the others' that came after (eventually "Breakfast Club" "Pretty in Pink" ...so many more... showing that Gen X would pack a theater) ...that this was profitable ...and everything that went with those movies meant big bucks out of a generation that hated everything about pop culture and copied songs off the radio with a tape recorder instead of buying them. - Editor
some may not be impressed by today's standards ...and honestly 'not get' the whole thing about it (and see it as another 80s 'teen movie').
"Valley Girl" is 'top to bottom' design. Besides 'Nick Cage' in his breakout role and a host of another stories regarding the cast (to include Debra Foreman of 'porn fame' ...the original 'celeb sex tape' girl as far as I know) ...the movie is a 'package' with one of the best movie soundtracks ever... ever. Again, a host of stories ...but regarding the musicians and bands in it, too... and at least five or six chart topping songs (more I think). Heidi Holickler is the real 'standout' for me to this day and of course Josie Cotton (groundbreaking to have the performances in the movie). On a side note this movie covers 'all the bases' ...shopping, cheating, the beach... Moms hitting on younger guys, party crashing... getting tossed from parties, the 'Hollywood Scene' back then... the 'Beach Scene' ...and much more.
My best friend (and everyone I knew) were in love with 'Valley Girl' lingo instantly. If you were 12 to 17 years old... this movie was 'it' for you and stirs things inside today you will rarely experience with anything else.
What is not understood was this is a birth of a 'new genre' (...Nick Cage was also an 'extra' in "Fast times at Ridgemont High") that movie and this one, plus a few more of that exact time period, gave rise to 'all the others' that came after (eventually "Breakfast Club" "Pretty in Pink" ...so many more... showing that Gen X would pack a theater) ...that this was profitable ...and everything that went with those movies meant big bucks out of a generation that hated everything about pop culture and copied songs off the radio with a tape recorder instead of buying them. - Editor
Audience reviews
ann marieThis movie has always had the picture down pretty darn close to real life in the 80’s. Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman were appealing. She absolutely was radiant. Now 40 years later, I retreat there for a great view of my teens and 20’s.
This movie is gold!
Becky ConnorThe ultimate 80's movie for 80's fans! This movie takes me back to a decade of the best music, mall shopping, & house parties! A simpler, cheesier time before social media and the internet. Just a fun movie.
Tom FoleyWant to have an idea of life in the 80’s. Watch this move. So many awesome memories come back when I watch it. It was a blast being a 80’s kid. Best soundtrack ever!
Rene DoyleOne of the best representations of the 80s and coming of age and all that comes with it, such as peer pressure, pressure to conform, and drugs. Simplicity of characters somewhat downplays their depth and layered complexity. Cage exudes charisma and offers a rather commanding screen presence even at a young age.
Leana BrownEpic! This movie was my first crush, finding my sense of fashion & a genre of music that hasn't left me for better or worse! @nicholascage
Rivanna LaslavicI love this movie so much! It's an oldie but a goodie:)
paul christensenGood movie. Great romance wonderful
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