“You look good wearing my future!” Some Kind of Wonderful is one of John Hughes‘ more underrated teen love stories — but for its fans, it’s a diamond in the rough.
After the success of Pretty in PinkHughes, Some Kind of Wonderful1987. Keith, an artsy teen, is the story (Eric Stoltz) trying to impress the popular girl Amanda Jones (Lea ThompsonBoth stars have had successful careers thanks to ).
“They don’t make those movies anymore,” Thompson told AV Club in February 2012. “I’m amazed at how many people love it. I’m also amazed at how many men really like it.”
The real love story between Keith’s rocker BFF, Watts, was what made the film stand out.Mary Stuart Masterson). Throughout the movie — which unlike most of Hughes’ films was shot in Southern California and not Illinois — Watts helps Keith win over Amanda all while secretly pining for him.
Keith finally realizes that Watts is his true love and gives him the diamond earrings he bought with his college tuition for Amanda.
“It’s a lovely fable with a strong female presence, a bit of subtle gender bending, and an excellent soundtrack,” Stoltz told Entertainment WeeklyFebruary 2019, “John Hughes took his teenagers very seriously. It’s not exploitative or crass — he respected and loved them.”
Masterson agreed, telling the outlet, “Nobody had ever really done that. The stakes are so high when you’re in high school — it’s not dumbed down. It’s honest and emotional and gave respect to that whole time of life.”
Thompson and the director were also involved in a romance off-screen Howard DeutchShe married Thompson in 1989. Thompson was engaged when they filmed. Dennis QuaidHowever, Deutch and her split caused their relationship to end.
“I love the movie because I met my husband and I’ve been with him for a long time,” the Back to the FutureStar told EW. “And we have two kids, and it was a super important moment in my life.”
The film celebrated its 35th birthday in February 2022. This milestone was honored by actress Maddie CormanThis photo was taken with an old Instagram photo.
“35 years? Happy Birthday to #somekindofwonderful,” Corman, who played Keith’s middle sister, Laura, captioned the snap. “This is a photo taken on my 17th birthday.”
Stoltz (with Masterson and Corman) smile big while they pose in between takes. “My real little brother and my pretend big brother and my Fairy god sister made the first birthday without my mom bearable,” the actress continued, seemingly referring to Stoltz and Masterson’s on-set demeanor.
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