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
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