One Crazy Summer

Comedy comes in many shapes and forms, some times subtle and at others straightforward. There were a lot of comedies that were made during the 1980s and most are forgetable and deserve to never see the light of day. Then there are some that even though they look dated by the costumes and props used; they still make you laugh time and time again. Of the early John Cusack films this is one of my favorites, the humor throughout the movie is reminiscent of the Three Stooges, situations that are just to ridiculous to believe until you see them happen.After graduation from Generic High, Hoops McCann doesn't know what he's going to do with his life but a trip with friends to Nantucket helps him understand how to overcome his fears in life. Some of the situations are so fantastic you can't help but laugh at them, but from beginning to end you'll have a smile. The actors throughout the film accept every prop setup and situation that is presented as if they're all every day events and just role with the punches. With a supporting cast with the likes of Demi Moore and Bobcat Goldthwait this comedy shows that it can survive the changing times and still be a fun movie.
There aren't a lot of comedies that could transfer the situational slapstick of the Three Stooges into modern cinema but there are a few out there. This is one of those films that when you need to change your mood you could throw it in and laugh to your hearts content. Watching Cusack in these early roles you can see the accomplished lead actor that he later becomes and the versatility of his acting shows that he could play any character that he portrays. Considering this movie was made in the 1980s there isn't any harsh language and the situations are pretty clean, you can sit down with the whole family and not have to worry about things being to dirty for the kids.