“You look good wearing my future!” Some Kind of Wonderful is one of John Hughes‘ more underrated teen love stories — but for its fans, it’s a diamond in the rough.Following the success of Pretty in Pink, Hughes released Some Kind of Wonderful in 1987.
The story of artsy teen Keith (Eric Stoltz) trying to impress the popular girl Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson) launched successful careers for both stars.“They don’t make those movies anymore,” Thompson told AV Club in February 2012. “I’m amazed at how many people love it.
I’m also amazed at how many men really like it.”What made the film different was the real love story between Keith and his tomboy, edgy, rocker BFF Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson).
Throughout the movie — which unlike most of Hughes’ films was shot in Southern California and not Illinois — Watts helps Keith win over Amanda all while secretly pining for him.Ultimately, Keith realizes his true soulmate in Watts and gives her the diamond earrings that he bought with all his college tuition for Amanda.“It’s a lovely fable with a strong female presence, a bit of subtle gender bending, and an excellent soundtrack,” Stoltz told Entertainment Weekly in February 2019. “John Hughes took his teenagers very seriously.
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