Other commentators have compared The Last American Virgin to other, more popular 80s teen films like The Breakfast Club, but this particular movie is not quite along the same lines of the more sophisticated variety (and larger budget) teen films from say, the John Hughes catalog. Not even comparable to films like early John Cusak or brat pack movies, either. It falls into the common late 70s/early 80s genre of teen sex romps, those which often contain tons of gratuitous nudity and usually centered on the desperate teen male virgin. And among that category of films, which for me, includes titles like 'Private Resort,' 'Private School,' 'Lauderdale,' 'Porkys' and others, this is one of the better ones because it actually has an endearing story to level out a lot of nonsense.
It is the amusing comedy of three high school friends who go to great lengths and endure various little misadventures to get laid (I particularly like the opening scenes where Gary tries to fool around with Millie while she's busy munching on chips and staring at the ceiling). The awkward naivety of the three friends makes for some hilarious situations. But, the movie develops a more serious and somewhat romantic tone as Gary falls in love with Karen, who sadly falls for his brash friend, Rick. And Rick is really only interested in getting laid.
I consider this one of the better teen romp movies because it does well with showing the terrible awkwardness and amusing naivety of the age, that the film has a more honest and sincere side that is introduced when Gary becomes interested in Karen, and that it doesn't acquiesce to the audience's usual expectations for an easy resolution. Actually, Karen, to me, becomes the least sympathetic in the end (we already know that Rick is a jerk).
Definitely recommended for fans of the teen romp genre because this one is done with some taste.
It is the amusing comedy of three high school friends who go to great lengths and endure various little misadventures to get laid (I particularly like the opening scenes where Gary tries to fool around with Millie while she's busy munching on chips and staring at the ceiling). The awkward naivety of the three friends makes for some hilarious situations. But, the movie develops a more serious and somewhat romantic tone as Gary falls in love with Karen, who sadly falls for his brash friend, Rick. And Rick is really only interested in getting laid.
I consider this one of the better teen romp movies because it does well with showing the terrible awkwardness and amusing naivety of the age, that the film has a more honest and sincere side that is introduced when Gary becomes interested in Karen, and that it doesn't acquiesce to the audience's usual expectations for an easy resolution. Actually, Karen, to me, becomes the least sympathetic in the end (we already know that Rick is a jerk).
Definitely recommended for fans of the teen romp genre because this one is done with some taste.