SunnyHello Nice effects though.

Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Jerrie It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

Yog Chick In 1985, the movie FANDANGO was released. It was headlined by a then- unknown Kevin Costner in his break-out role as the leader of a group of young Texan college graduates in 1971 when the U.S. was still in the war in Viet Nam. This is a road-trip movie and while I usually role my eyes at this genre (few are any good at all), I was pleasantly surprised by not only its winning outrageousness (involving parachutes and stoner pilots, among other things), but by its solid character development and deceptive wisdom. You can enjoy it on two levels: a prototype for later "extreme experience" movies like THE HANGOVER and SIDEWAYS, or as a poignant ensemble piece that slowly pulls you into the somber predicament of these young men.As you can see, at the Internet Movie Database this movie has quite a cult following from film aficionados and those who were lucky enough to catch it in theaters when it was originally released. Unfortunately, the movie is not available on DVD, but some kind soul was nice enough to upload the entire work in 9 installments on Youtube. I strongly recommend going there and finding it by searching "Fandango Kevin Costner."So sit back, grab a couple beers and some popcorn, and enjoy.Enjoy.P.S. -- Kevin Costner is at his best when he plays the mischievous jock in comedies (e.g., Tin Cup and Bull Durham). FANDANGO is no exception.

otter68 Unlike the typical and hackneyed teenage or college "losing your virginity," and party movies of the 70s and 80s, this movie has depth as well as humor and sophomoric behavior. With Vietnam looming in the near future, a canceled engagement, and the end of college, four diverse friends head out on one last "Fandango" in south Texas to have some fun on a road trip to their buddy Dom with no money, but find so much more in self discovery. The movie also boasts a wonderful soundtrack as well as a fine performance by Kevin Costner in one of his first roles. I highly recommend it to any college age film fans or anyone who remembers the 70s.

arlen_dag I first saw this movie as a young, nine or ten year-old impressionable kid, so there are some sentimental attachments to this. This movie is very clever. As a comedy, it's amazing; some of the ideas (the parachute scene, for example) are absolutely genius. On top of all this is an amazing soundtrack, in which each song fits each scene eerily beautifully. When I first saw this movie I had just started guitar lessons and was leaning toward hard rock. This movie turned me on to some other heavy, tear-jerker type songs in "It's too late" (Carole King) and "Can't find my way home" by Blind Faith. Beautiful stuff. One of the few Elton John songs I like, "Saturday night's alright" as well as "Spooky" are perfectly placed. But nothing is placed as perfect as Pat Metheney's "It's for you". Now, I was a hard rocker and had only heard of Metheney when I saw this. This tune is so beautiful and haunting on it's own, and where it is in the movie, I almost dare you not to cry. Someone I know thought the movie was also sad, so it'ts unique. I would still classify it as a comedy more than anything. Funny stuff.

bestrauss I actually was one of the dozen or so people that saw this film at the theater. I was a senior in high school so the timing was perfect to appreciate this movie. I have probably seen the film 40 times and still enjoying letting it run n the background when I am working at home on the weekends. It is truly a guy flick but even can appreciate the interaction between the characters. With most of the boys in the film slated to be shipped to Vietnam they are looking for one last Hoorah before there push into adulthood and possible demise. If I could change one thing about the film it would be the very last 5 seconds of the film. You have to see it to understand.Definitely Costner's best performance. This was back in the day when he was still hungry and not so caught up in the business. In the film he is reckless and short-sighted and carries the movie to the very end. Judd Nelson plays the friend in the group you always wanted to punch in the nose. But his constant negativity and whining are a perfect foil to Costner and the friction between the two is great.The soundtrack is fantastic. The scenery shot in south Texas is beautiful (I am a Texan born and bred so I am partial).I think it is an amazing early film for the director and I was quite surprised to read that Spielberg wanted nothing to do with the finished product.I actually bumped into Brian Cesak, who played the comatose Lester Griffin in the film, one night at a bar. Unfortunately for him I was drunk and I cornered him with about 50 questions about the film. He is now a successful Chiropractor here in Dallas. Nicest guy you'd ever want meetHis total script went: Well, listen, l'm gonna try and catch a ride with somebody. lt's been real. Call me sometime. Arthur Andersen in Dallas.For those of you that really love the film you should check out the Script online - script-o-rama.com. If you have seen the film as many times as I have you can hear the songs start at just the right point in the script (e.g Costner - "How bout a Fandango?")As with all movies some will love this one and others will hate it. But if you have not seen it check it out for yourself.Another hard to find but cult classic film you should check out is "The 9th Configuration" with Stacy Keach. Good luck finding it.