BRATS2024
Everybody wanted to be in the Brat Pack. Except them.
In the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was part of a young generation of actors who were set to take over Hollywood after a string of successful teen movies. However, when the New York magazine cover story in 1985 dubs them the Brat Pack, stars in the making suddenly find themselves losing control over the trajectory of their careers. Now, almost forty years later, McCarthy looks to reconnect with peers and co-stars so that together they can reflect on their respective legacies.
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The movie’s lo-fi vibe is part of its charm.
The 2024 Documentary well written and directed by one member of the 'Brat Pack' Andrew McCarthy that focuses on the young film stars from 1980's that were coined The Brat Pack. McCarthy interviews Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore. Plus Brat Pack + stars Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson, and Timothy Hutton. He also talked to some of people involved in the making of those 80s movies we know and love. Notably missing with no explanation is Anthony Michael Hall??? Molly Ringwald chose not to participate, the same for Judd Nelson. I really found this Documentary a fun nostalgic look back to those 80s and it reminded me how much I miss film director John Hughes. Please check this film out and then go back and watch some of these great 80s films, you will be glad you did.
What makes it truly compelling, however, is its willingness to step outside that perspective and reconsider the phenomenon from a broader context with the wisdom of age.
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