In Steve Kloves' original screenplay (his debut), set in California 1942, gauche Sean Penn falls for 'Gatsby Girl' Elizabeth McGovern; friend Nicolas Cage gets his girl into trouble. Both are about to join up. Good performances in unsentimental tale, not predictable, with one or two sweet moments. Characters behave frequently stupidly - i.e. believably.
You feel for characters, in pool and abortion scenes, bowling alley and library, and in attempted necklace theft. Only the title is weak.
Shot by the redoubtable John Bailey.
Benjamin allowed Kloves time with the actors during filming which helped when he came to direct
Baker Boys. His was a
Last Picture Show / Five Easy Pieces type background.
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