Reviews

I like this movie. Watch it, try it. It's light and refreshing. Hanks is a solid young actor. It has a breezy, west coast feel. I live in New York and it makes me want to move out west to the Left Coast. Just like Tao of Steve. It's kinda hokey and campy and cheesy in some parts. The cinematography is really good. See for your self. It's stunningly photographed. The natural lighting is beautiful. Jack Black is great as always. There's surfing, beautiful California sunshine, beaches, hot young girls, hot older women, nice cars. Coming of age, adult/youth themes. Hanks'girlfriend in the film is a cute redhead. California Dreamin...

Soundtrack and Costner stand out Great film about post-sixties uncertainty, set in Texas. Clapton's "Badge" is the first song in the movie, which is perfect, but Metheny's magical material throughout the film really scores big. It's about college, growing up, friends, fun, crazyness, Vietnam, rock and roll. But the boys must now be men and leave in separate pathways, perhaps forever. A magical, wonderful movie, about a simpler time. Highly recommended.