#16 - The Lost Boys - 1987
"Maggots, Michael. You're eating maggots. How do they taste?"
-- David
As with yesterday this is going to be a short review, because what really can you say about 'The Lost Boys' that hasn't been said a thousand times before? Hell there's even a case to be made for it being a film about the lead characters sexual awakening (And I've read it), with the 'Boys' standing in for the Gay way of life. I didn't say it makes sense, but some people see the face of Christ in a crisp so it's not outside the realms of possibility.
Kiefer Sutherland is great here, as he always is when playing bad guys (See; 'Phone Booth', although he's also pretty unlikeable in his brief role in 'Stand By Me'). Jason Patric is decent enough here, though he's still the most boring character. Then of course there's the two Corey's, they of Feldman and Haim. Once poster children for youngsters everywhere and a few bouts of rehab later they're faking their own reality TV show.
One thing to notice about the film is how 80's it is. Not just minorly 80's either. The film is oppressively 80's, forcing how 80's it is down your throat. I mean, only in the 80's would you see a sweaty topless man be the Singer of a band AND have him play Saxophone. Also, just how practical is that? I can't think of a more Singer-unfriendly instrument than the Sax. Still, the crowd seem to adore him.
The film was made by Joel Schumacher (So maybe the Gay-subtext was intentional), a Director who frustratingly makes as many bad films as he does good ones. The man also has an unhealthy obsession with Graffitti and neon lighting. Seriously, pick any two of his films and you're guaranteed at least one of those things. If you're lucky you'll get both. Still for every 'Falling Down' there's a 'Batman and Robin', but rest assured those 3 of you who've never seen this film that this is one of his good ones.
There's also a sequel to this but promise me you'll do one thing. Never watch it.
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