Amazon.co.uk Review
Director Francis Coppola's adaptation of the popular SE Hinton novel about the price of rebellious youth is notable chiefly for the stunning cast of young actors who went on to rich and varied careers. In supporting roles, the film features the likes of Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Diane Lane, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, and Tom Waits, among others. The story centres on two rival gangs in the early 1960s Midwest, and the violent turf wars that escalate and tragically claim young lives. C Thomas Howell plays the central character who yearns to prove himself and be accepted by his older brothers' gang, while at the same time finding his first love and dreaming of a life beyond his dead end existence. Geared toward the teenage crowd, The Outsiders nonetheless features some fine direction from Coppola in a story that evokes memories of the classic coming-of-age films of the 1950s. --Robert Lane
Customer Reviews:
the outsiders, the best looking blokes in the world!!.......2005-11-11
i have watched my copy of this film over and over again. its older than me because i cant find it on dvd anywhere (which is a disgrace!) i love it, it sports some of the best male talent in the film industry, both acting wise and appearance. matt dilon is really sexy. with his smouldering looks i could just melt and sodapop (rob lowe) is just the cutest thing ive ever seen. this is my favourite movie of all time and i love the fact that it has been so true to the book as well. i think it should be a rule that everyone in this world should watch it at least once. i cry everytime i watch it but there is only one word to describe its excellence, brilliant!!
Amazing.......2004-12-06
I absolutely love this film! I was introduced to it by my older sister and have loved it ever since.. The acting is super with a wicked cast- Tom cruise, Emilio Estevez, Patrick Swayze, C.Thomas Howell and more!! The characters are believeable and you feel a strong empathy with the central character Ponyboy!
I would reccommend this film aswell as the book to anyone!!
Stay Gold Ponyboy, Stay Gold.......2004-06-15
Anyone who doesn't give this 5 out of 5 was watching with their eyes shut and cheese in their ears.
A group of talented young actors in a great movie.......2004-03-21
This movie was the launching pad for the Brat Pack, a group of very talented young actors, some of whom have lived up to the promise they showed in this movie. Like most movies, this adaptation of S.E. Hinton's adolescent novel doesn't quite live up to the quality of the book. However, to include all that the book included, you'd end up with a movie that went beyond the attention span and patience of many in the target audience. If you haven't read the book or seen the movie, please do both, but see the movie first so that it won't be a disappointment.
The Outsiders addresses many issues critical to pre-adolescents and adolescents, like image versus substance, assertiveness versus aggression, and the importance of belonging and acceptance.
I agree with everything!!.......2004-02-16
What can I say that the title does not say already?
I agree with everything already written about this film. I was never into the 'brat pack' when growing up but somehow managed to watch this film and be in awe of it.
It is a beautifully told story (by a 15/16 year old no less). A beautifully acted and directed film. And if I'd starred in it I would not care what had happened with the rest of my career as I'd made a fantastic and lasting piece of humantistic drama. Watch it. You will not be disappointed.
Amazon.co.uk Review
Director Francis Coppola's adaptation of the popular SE Hinton novel about the price of rebellious youth is notable chiefly for the stunning cast of young actors who went on to rich and varied careers. In supporting roles, the film features the likes of Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Diane Lane, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, and Tom Waits, among others. The story centres on two rival gangs in the early 1960s Midwest, and the violent turf wars that escalate and tragically claim young lives. C Thomas Howell plays the central character who yearns to prove himself and be accepted by his older brothers' gang, while at the same time finding his first love and dreaming of a life beyond his dead end existence. Geared toward the teenage crowd, The Outsiders nonetheless features some fine direction from Coppola in a story that evokes memories of the classic coming-of-age films of the 1950s. --Robert Lane
Customer Reviews:
the outsiders, the best looking blokes in the world!!.......2005-11-11
i have watched my copy of this film over and over again. its older than me because i cant find it on dvd anywhere (which is a disgrace!) i love it, it sports some of the best male talent in the film industry, both acting wise and appearance. matt dilon is really sexy. with his smouldering looks i could just melt and sodapop (rob lowe) is just the cutest thing ive ever seen. this is my favourite movie of all time and i love the fact that it has been so true to the book as well. i think it should be a rule that everyone in this world should watch it at least once. i cry everytime i watch it but there is only one word to describe its excellence, brilliant!!
Amazing.......2004-12-06
I absolutely love this film! I was introduced to it by my older sister and have loved it ever since.. The acting is super with a wicked cast- Tom cruise, Emilio Estevez, Patrick Swayze, C.Thomas Howell and more!! The characters are believeable and you feel a strong empathy with the central character Ponyboy!
I would reccommend this film aswell as the book to anyone!!
Stay Gold Ponyboy, Stay Gold.......2004-06-15
Anyone who doesn't give this 5 out of 5 was watching with their eyes shut and cheese in their ears.
A group of talented young actors in a great movie.......2004-03-21
This movie was the launching pad for the Brat Pack, a group of very talented young actors, some of whom have lived up to the promise they showed in this movie. Like most movies, this adaptation of S.E. Hinton's adolescent novel doesn't quite live up to the quality of the book. However, to include all that the book included, you'd end up with a movie that went beyond the attention span and patience of many in the target audience. If you haven't read the book or seen the movie, please do both, but see the movie first so that it won't be a disappointment.
The Outsiders addresses many issues critical to pre-adolescents and adolescents, like image versus substance, assertiveness versus aggression, and the importance of belonging and acceptance.
I agree with everything!!.......2004-02-16
What can I say that the title does not say already?
I agree with everything already written about this film. I was never into the 'brat pack' when growing up but somehow managed to watch this film and be in awe of it.
It is a beautifully told story (by a 15/16 year old no less). A beautifully acted and directed film. And if I'd starred in it I would not care what had happened with the rest of my career as I'd made a fantastic and lasting piece of humantistic drama. Watch it. You will not be disappointed.
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