Stoutor
It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.
Twilightfa
Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.
Isbel
A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
laubklein2
As the lowest form of life in high school do you remember all of the football players who stood up for you when bullied? Do you remember the beauty who wanted to hang out with you rather then every one else? Or how about all the people who wanted to learn things? I have no memory of any of these things because THEY DON'T EXIST!!!!! Except here in the alternate universe of Lucas. Where teenagers have morals!! Hahahahahahahahaha.... Having said all that this unique film is really great and the worst depiction of high school on the planet. The niceness of this film make it sweet and loving but not anything near my high school experience. Except for the pain...
callanvass
Lucas is a peculiar individual. He is picked on by his peers for being unusual, meets a pretty teenager named Maggie (Keri Green) and falls in love with her. Lucas gets his heartbroken when he learns Maggie has fallen for one of Lucas's best friends, Cappie (Charlie Sheen) what follows is a test of courage for Lucas. Sometimes I just need a movie to uplift my spirits and send me to bed happy. Lucas is that movie. What makes Lucas stand out from some other movies in this genre is that it's not contrived or artificial, it's real. The characters are real, and it is extremely genuine. It's an accurate portrayal of everyday High School life. There is plenty of bullying of similar people like Lucas. But what makes this movie so great, is that not only does it manage to give Lucas a fitting send off, but it also has a message that it's OK to be different. The entire cast is wonderful, but the movie's heart & soul is Corey Haim. Corey had star appeal. He had the looks, the charisma, and the acting chops to be one of the all time greats before drugs took over his life. His infectious energy is irresistible, and his portrayal of Lucas is one that is impossible to dislike. His performance was so great, that I actually believed Lucas was a real person at times. His football scene is not only heroic, but the best display of courage you can possibly see. That's how much I loved Lucas. His chemistry with Keri Green was excellent as well. Corey, I salute you! R.I.P. Keri Green is cute as a button. You can't help but love her. It's too bad her career ended so soon. Charlie Sheen is charming as the likable, good hearted jock. You may question a couple of his motives, but he is amiable in one of his early roles. Stars like Winona Ryder & Courtney Thorne-Smith have substantial roles as well. Try and resist the urge to cry in the finale. Rarely ever do I come close to crying happy tears, but I was very close to doing so here. It's hard not for your eyes to well up, and I'm a guy!Final Thoughts: Everyone has a right to their opinion, and to like or dislike anything, but if you don't like this movie, I really do question your heart. 9/10
fartzy
***SPOILERS***I am split about this movie. On one hand, the acting and the dialogue was very good. There are a few scenes that I will always remember, like when Lucas saw Maggie for the first time playing tennis or when he got onto the stage, was embarrassed but still had a good time making fun of the coach.On the other hand, I couldn't believe how much people acted like football was instant suicide for Lucas. I couldn't get past how ridiculous it was. (Of course no one ever started trying out a week before the first game of the season either). But people seemed to act like this kid was a paper bag and football was played with Lions and not people.I went to a high school that was somewhat football centric (In Illinois like the movie) unlike some high school in Texas or Pennsylvania maybe, and there were a couple smaller kids on the football team. If they weren't good, then they just didn't play much. Anyway, the only reason the kid got hurt was because he took his helmet off, which would have resulted in a penalty in real life. (That whole game was ridiculously unrealistic). I feel the unrealistic game, and the attitudes about football are so hard to believe that it takes away from the great heartfelt stories of the film.The great thing about the film is how atypical it treated the "top jock" and the girl Maggie. They were both really nice kids. The movie made all three characters, Lucas, Maggie, Cappie very whole people and not just clichés. Someone had obviously put a great deal of thought into these characters. The movie doesn't force anything and we are left to make up our minds about the characters based on something more personal to us. I tried to think of the football in the movie as just equivalent to superficiality in general in our society. Personally, I think the movie could have been a lot better if it had handled it differently somehow. The attitudes from all the adults in the movie, the school administrator, the coach, about the kid wanting to play football being crazy, just seemed too ridiculous to me.
Danny Blankenship
"Lucas" when I first saw this teen film in 1986 I said this is a winner, I was right as the film continues to get airings on basic and premium cable! This is an emotional drama-comedy film that as you watch it you remember back to your high school days, and you remember the times you can relate to with people being different having nerds and bullies and the need for social acceptance. Corey Haim plays the Lucas character perfect he's just fine as a thoughtful geek who's smart all brains and no brawn who just wants to impress the social crowd. Most all of us remember kids like these in high school who are picked upon and bullied you feel sorry for them and at the same time you want to cheer them for the inspiration they bring by trying for social acceptance. This film never has a dull moment the acting, lines, and adventures the Lucas character have are memorable. The supporting cast is just great, my man Charlie Sheen is great as the football stud, who tries to help Lucas thru his tough journey and the film features Winona Ryder in one of her earliest roles. Courtney Thorne-Smith plays the high school beauty queen who's snobbish this was well before her fame, and last but not least the best friend of Lucas is played by a bright vibrant cute red head Kerri Green, but Kerri where art thou now? Overall this is a classic 80's teen film that reminds us of the typical nerd-jock theme that centers around cliques and social acceptance. The movie ends on a happy note the way you want it, but remember it's always good just to be yourself.
