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License To Drive (1988)
Released By: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Greg Beeman
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Carol Kane, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Heather Graham, Michael Manasseri, Richard Masur
Published ID: 644
UPC: 013131297492,
Plot: Les (Corey Haim) is embarrassed when he fails his driving test in this routine teen comedy. His buddies are depending on him to provide the wheels for the weekend, but Les is more interested in his Saturday date with Mercedes (Heather Graham). Les secretly steals his grandfather's immaculate 1972 Cadillac for the adventure. The dream date soon turns into a nightmare when Dean (Corey Feldman) bothers Les with camera flashes and cigar smoke, and his sloppy-drunk date dances on the hood of the car with high heels. The car is towed when he parks illegally, and later the teens are chased by revved-up motorheads who challenge him to a race. Carol Kane and Richard Masur play Les' parents. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
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GIFT WAS GREAT
Added 5/3/2009

GAVE TO A SPECIAL PERSON WHO HAD BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS DVD FOR A LONG TIME. PERFECT!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
2 Coreys One Heather = Super Movie
Added 11/8/2008

20 years ago (1988) I caught this movie in $0.99 double feature local cinemas in Portland OR. Didn't expect much, but as soon as the lights go out the fun starts. It is funny from beginning to end. 20 years later (2008) I bought this online and since quite familiar with the movie contents, I decided to watch it with Audio commentary (Director Greg Beeman and script Neil Tonkin) and what a blast. These guys are a lot of fun. The movie itself still funny after all these years. Just a little note, this is the debut for lovely Heather Graham.

I left out the summary for this movie as it has been described in lenghty details by other reviewers but I have to say that this DVD is a must own. The movie is funny, the audio commentary is a lot of fun to listen to. The Dolby 5.1 is ok and the picture is generally good. No complaint in both departments. A must own for any age. HIghly recommended. Go and buy it.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Australia bound?
Added 10/16/2008

This is the funniest movie ever made! The story line is so clever and the cast pull it off so brilliantly. If only this movie was available in Australia to buy on DVD because i have been waiting for ever!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
No thanks dad, I already have a Mercedes ; - ).
Added 5/17/2008

Corey Haim and Corey Feldman star in this totally hilarious and great 80's teen comedy flick, this was a favorite movie of mine when I was a kid and it doesn't get better than this. I decided to check this out since I was feeling abit nostalgic and I was surprised that the film turned out to be just as good as I remembered, both the Corey's managed to pull off surprisingly good performances and they both rocked (which is not saying much) and its also nice to see a young Heather Graham in her first role ever I think although I'm not sure but she still looks gorgeous, anyway the film's about a teenager named Les Anderson played by Corey Haim who decides to sneak out for a date with a hot chick named Mercedes (Heather Graham) in his grandfather's Cadillac, see the only problem is that he failed his written driver's test and had to lie to his parents and friends but that doesn't matter since he doesn't want to miss his date with Mercedes so alot of hilarious stuff happens including the scene where the drunk guy steals his car while listening to Grandpa's top ten lol this scene had me laughing so hard, oh and watch out for an early role from Judge Phillip Banks from the Fresh Price Of Bell Air and another scene where Les Anderson (Corey Haim) picks up his friends Dean (Corey Feldman) and Charles and go to a drive-in diner called Archie's and they end up in a huge fight with some older guys, hilarious stuff!. This is all typical 80's silliness and was a bit absurd but it was still great and very entertaining. Well what else can I say? I loved it and thought it was a cult classic, make sure you watch this as a double feature with The Lost Boys its more fun that way.
4 out of 4 people found this helpful.
Feldman keeps the movie honest.
Added 4/19/2008

Caught this one on HBO back when I was a teenager and of course it cracked me up. The humor is totally in your face and you just got to kind of enjoy it. But "LTD" is no great shakes and could have been insufferable.

Corey Haim is the straight man and let me tell you this kind can't act. His character has the lamest development (none) and his big adventure is nothing but a procession of gags. Thank God Feldman shows up to breathe some life into the film and rescue it from falling apart under its cliche-ridden self. The guy has charisma and an honesty about him that I really like. Goonies are good 'nuff 4 me.

So, in the end, License to Drive is mild teen fare that deals with a major hurdle for the kiddies in a sympathetic way, replete with requisite super soft-core T&A and foul language. It narrowly escapes joining the ash-heap of impotent 80s teen fare that we grew up with.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
GIFT WAS GREAT
Added 5/3/2009

GAVE TO A SPECIAL PERSON WHO HAD BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS DVD FOR A LONG TIME. PERFECT!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
2 Coreys One Heather = Super Movie
Added 11/8/2008

20 years ago (1988) I caught this movie in $0.99 double feature local cinemas in Portland OR. Didn't expect much, but as soon as the lights go out the fun starts. It is funny from beginning to end. 20 years later (2008) I bought this online and since quite familiar with the movie contents, I decided to watch it with Audio commentary (Director Greg Beeman and script Neil Tonkin) and what a blast. These guys are a lot of fun. The movie itself still funny after all these years. Just a little note, this is the debut for lovely Heather Graham.

I left out the summary for this movie as it has been described in lenghty details by other reviewers but I have to say that this DVD is a must own. The movie is funny, the audio commentary is a lot of fun to listen to. The Dolby 5.1 is ok and the picture is generally good. No complaint in both departments. A must own for any age. HIghly recommended. Go and buy it.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Australia bound?
Added 10/16/2008

This is the funniest movie ever made! The story line is so clever and the cast pull it off so brilliantly. If only this movie was available in Australia to buy on DVD because i have been waiting for ever!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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