Pinball Summer (1981)
It's a summer of fun for two teenaged boys who spend their time chasing two sisters, annoying a biker gang, and basically getting into typical sophomoric hijinks whenever they can.
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This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place
Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.
Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.
Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies
I first saw this movie on TV when I was about 12 or 13 and liked it. Then I purchased the movie on DVD in 2004 and have watched it several times since then. Although I find it cheesy and pretty much plot less, I think it shows quite well what summers were like for teenagers back in the late 70's early 80's. There is always stuff going on from beginning to end and the music is awesome! The bikers are funny and there's a bunch of nice girls and nice cars! Also interesting to see La Ronde amusement park as well as what seems to be Lachine or Beaconsfield as some of the shooting locations. A good movie from yesterdays!
The one positive thing I can say about the Canadian film "Pinball Summer" (a.k.a. "Pick-Up Summer) is that it's more watchable than the typical crappy "high art" movies the Canadian government funds nowadays. Apart from that, and maybe the movie's okay production values, I am at a loss to think of anything else positive to say about this movie. First, the cast is too old. Although these guys are supposed to be teenagers, the actors all appear to be in their late 20s/early 30s. Also, there's barely a story here, just a loose subplot about a stolen trophy (a plot that gets forgotten about before the end the movie), and the pinball tournament at the end of the movie. Until then, we are bombarded by unfunny slapstick and pranks, which gets REAL tired REALLY quickly. Not recommended, unless you want to see a typical example of the tax-shelter product Canada was making in the late '70s to early '80s.
The first time I saw this it was about 4 in the morning and I wasn't all there. It was insanely cheesy and funny at the same time. Bad acting, bad music equals CLASSIC MOVIE! I have been looking to buy a copy of this movie but it is IMPOSSIBLE to find. This movie captures summer perfectly. Steve and Greg have an unforgettable time throughout the movie and you get a good feeling after watching it! I find myself watching this movie alot because it is a CLASSIC!! The soundtrack is amazing also!
This is a fairly routine teen comedy, with precious few laughs and lots of guys with sex on the brain. I will, however, give this film high marks for actually "feeling" like summer. Perhaps it's just me, but I can't identify at all with a California or Florida summer...there are no palm trees around my city. So for all of the flaws in this movie, I think that I'll remember the lovely Canadian summer scenery for some time...the only part worth remembering in an otherwise forgettable film.