Lucas
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
A realistic look at a teen's coming-of-age.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 13 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Lucas was written by Randy White
Parents need to know that this well acted and well-scripted '80s coming-of age film will be too adult for most kids under 12. Older kids get hooked by the appealing characters. We recommend an adult watch this one with them and discuss questionable behavior, including mockery, lying and teen drinking. Parents are absent from children's lives.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about their own teen children's experience may mirror Lucas's. How do they deal with rejection? How do they reject others out-of-hand?
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What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
The supporting characters are impressively complex as well. In most films of this sort, Charlie Sheen's football player would be the obvious villain. Playing against the stereotypical cold-hearted jock, Sheen's character looks out for Lucas, even while he is falling for the girl Lucas loves. The casting is good all around. Excellent early performances from Haim and Sheen, and Winona Rider in her film debut, do much to place this teen angst film a cut above most.
Movie Details
Run time: 100 minutes
Theatrical release: 1/1/1986, DVD release: 3/11/2003
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature themes and sexuality.
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