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Corey Haim plays Les, a 16 year old typical Califorian teen, who is hoping to get his driver license soon. Since he is not paying attention in his drive education classes and he is distracted by a very beautiful teenager named Mercedes (Heather Graham). When he finally gets the courage to ask her out, she says yes but she thinks, he has his driver license. Which Les thinks, he will pass his driver test but he failed the test. Out of bad desperation, he takes his grand-father's car and takes her to a date. Which she becomes drunk, when she sees her older ex-boyfriend. Now she's passed out, there is some damaged to the car. When Les' best friend Dean (Corey Feldman) and their nerdy friend Charles (Michael Manasseri) convinces Les to crushing out for the night in L.A. But what Dean and Charles don't know that Les failed the driving test. It is going to be one long hell of a night.
This was a modest hit, when it was first released. It wasn't a big hit as "The Lost Boys" did but over the years, "License to Drive" did manage to get an cult following. Haim is appealing in the lead role. But it is Richard Masur's performance as Les' father steals the show in a terrific supporting role and James Avery is a hoot in a memorable small role (Best known as Uncle Phil in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air") as a hellish driver education teacher.
DVD has an clean anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) and an good remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD has an running commentary track by the director and screenwriter, an interview with Corey Haim, an interview with Corey Feldman, a deleted scene (Which is the alternative third act of the movie) and more. The Blu-ray has an sharp 1080P anamorphic Widescreen transfer and an fine Dolby 5.1 Tru HD but the Blu-ray doesn't have much special features as the DVD did. If you love special features, stick to the DVD. "License to Drive" is a fun movie to watch, especially watching this movie back in the late 1980's and when the two Coreys were great back then. Worth seeing. Grade:B+ for the movie.
This was a modest hit, when it was first released. It wasn't a big hit as "The Lost Boys" did but over the years, "License to Drive" did manage to get an cult following. Haim is appealing in the lead role. But it is Richard Masur's performance as Les' father steals the show in a terrific supporting role and James Avery is a hoot in a memorable small role (Best known as Uncle Phil in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air") as a hellish driver education teacher.
DVD has an clean anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) and an good remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD has an running commentary track by the director and screenwriter, an interview with Corey Haim, an interview with Corey Feldman, a deleted scene (Which is the alternative third act of the movie) and more. The Blu-ray has an sharp 1080P anamorphic Widescreen transfer and an fine Dolby 5.1 Tru HD but the Blu-ray doesn't have much special features as the DVD did. If you love special features, stick to the DVD. "License to Drive" is a fun movie to watch, especially watching this movie back in the late 1980's and when the two Coreys were great back then. Worth seeing. Grade:B+ for the movie.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I have to admit that i get on the computer everyday searching for this movie to come out on DVD. It tells the story of a newly turned 16 year old (haim) who fails his driving test but decides to go for a drive with some friends anyways. Corey Haim and Corey Feldmen pair up once again for this histerical comedy which follows a few teenage kids out on the town as their parents lie fast asleep. I was caught giggling quite a few times and since seeing it, have longed to add it to my personal collection of favorites. If you like other Haim-Feldman movies, this is a must see!!!
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Two Coreys, Fully Loaded with options and LOW sticker price!
April 25 2005
By Brett D. Cullum
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD
LICENSE TO DRIVE is a fast-moving teen comedy from the 80s starring the comic duo of the two Coreys - Haim and Feldman. Anyone who remembers a time when all our idols were named COREY will love this trip back down memory lane. First off - great cast with Heather Graham in an early role as dream girl Mercedes Lane and Carol Kane as the pregnant mom. It's a typical comedy, but the director provided enough style and zip to make it all work well. The driving exam scene is classic, and there a lot of good one liners "Who would have thought a Mercedes could fit in the trunk of a Cadillac?". The DVD includes a deleted sequence with an ALTERNATE CLIMAX. The whole thing runs about 20 minutes, and shows you how the movie could have ended. Also you get a funny commentary with the director and writer, and some current intereviews with each Corey separately. The transfers and audio are top-notch as well! Great price for a great DVD.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Cool Movie, Nice Extras
May 5 2005
By Dorrie Wheeler
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:DVD
In License to Drive Corey Haim stars as Les Anderson. He has a problem. He has no license. He is too cool to be seen on the school bus and it's totally not cool to have your friends mom drop you off at parties. Plus, Wes has a crush on a hot blonde who just happens to be named Mercedes.
The time arrives when Les finally has his opportunity to go out on a date with Mercedes--but his parents discovered that he really failed his driving test. Les has got to make it happen and he takes the car anyway. Heck, Mercedes called him and expected to see him in 20 minutes, what's a teenage boy to do? The night becomes filled with misadventures and Mercedes gets so smashed she spends part of the night in the trunk of the car. The excitement only continues when Les' mother, played by Carol Kane needs to get to the hospital.
If you haven't seen this film in a while, it's just as great as it was when it was first released. The two Coreys followed up License to Drive with the movie Dream a Little Dream. Dream a Little Dream didn't have the commercial appeal as License to Drive. Although both Corey's appear on the cover, this was another film in which Corey Haim was definitly doing most of the driving considering the majority of the storyline revolved around him, his circumstance and his family, but Corey Feldman is a good sidekick as his buddy Dean.
There is also some cool music featured in License to Drive. While watching the movie keep your ears peeled for "Rush Hour," by Go Go's member Jane Wiedlin, "Mercedes Boy," by Pebbles, "Trouble," by Nia Peeples, "I Feel Free," by Belinda Carlisle, and "Get Out of My Dreams and Into My Car," by Billy Ocean.
The DVD itself does have some cool features which makes up for the wait in having this cool film on DVD. Extra's include interviews with Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, audio commentary with director Greg Beeman and writer Neil Tolkin, deleted scene, TV spots and theatrical trailers. The DVD-Rom portion of extras include the films screenplay.
The best extra's are the interviews with Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. Both actors look much better than they have in years. Corey Feldman has cut his hair since he appeared on The Surreal Life. Corey Haim has lost some weight and is sporting a spiky blond haircut. Both actors discuss how they got involved with the film, how they met and their experience of working together. The interviews are not real short, which is sweet.
The time arrives when Les finally has his opportunity to go out on a date with Mercedes--but his parents discovered that he really failed his driving test. Les has got to make it happen and he takes the car anyway. Heck, Mercedes called him and expected to see him in 20 minutes, what's a teenage boy to do? The night becomes filled with misadventures and Mercedes gets so smashed she spends part of the night in the trunk of the car. The excitement only continues when Les' mother, played by Carol Kane needs to get to the hospital.
If you haven't seen this film in a while, it's just as great as it was when it was first released. The two Coreys followed up License to Drive with the movie Dream a Little Dream. Dream a Little Dream didn't have the commercial appeal as License to Drive. Although both Corey's appear on the cover, this was another film in which Corey Haim was definitly doing most of the driving considering the majority of the storyline revolved around him, his circumstance and his family, but Corey Feldman is a good sidekick as his buddy Dean.
There is also some cool music featured in License to Drive. While watching the movie keep your ears peeled for "Rush Hour," by Go Go's member Jane Wiedlin, "Mercedes Boy," by Pebbles, "Trouble," by Nia Peeples, "I Feel Free," by Belinda Carlisle, and "Get Out of My Dreams and Into My Car," by Billy Ocean.
The DVD itself does have some cool features which makes up for the wait in having this cool film on DVD. Extra's include interviews with Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, audio commentary with director Greg Beeman and writer Neil Tolkin, deleted scene, TV spots and theatrical trailers. The DVD-Rom portion of extras include the films screenplay.
The best extra's are the interviews with Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. Both actors look much better than they have in years. Corey Feldman has cut his hair since he appeared on The Surreal Life. Corey Haim has lost some weight and is sporting a spiky blond haircut. Both actors discuss how they got involved with the film, how they met and their experience of working together. The interviews are not real short, which is sweet.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great '80's Comedy. A Must-See!
Oct 5 2002
By David B. Jones
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:VHS Tape
Hey, movie lovers! If you like 80's movies, you must see this 1988 comedy! It's about a 16 year old dude named Les (Corey Haim, The Lost Boys) who wants nothing more in the world than a driver's license. Unfortunately, he thinks he knows everything about driving and doesn't need to study for his test. Is he right? No way!
The most beautiful girl in his school (Heather Graham, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me) has just asked him out on a date. There's only one problem: He doesn't have a license! Does that stop him? No! He sneaks out in the middle of the night in his grandpa's '72 Cadillac, thinking nothing can possibly go wrong. He tries his best to keep anything from happening to it, which he finds out is almost impossible!!
This movie was filmed in 1987, and released in the summer of 1988. It also features Corey Feldman (also from the Lost Boys) and is a great comedy, and a must-see! Unfortunately, its out of print on VHS, but hopefully it will come back, and on DVD! You gotta see it!! It has GOT to be the best 80's movie ever made!!
The most beautiful girl in his school (Heather Graham, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me) has just asked him out on a date. There's only one problem: He doesn't have a license! Does that stop him? No! He sneaks out in the middle of the night in his grandpa's '72 Cadillac, thinking nothing can possibly go wrong. He tries his best to keep anything from happening to it, which he finds out is almost impossible!!
This movie was filmed in 1987, and released in the summer of 1988. It also features Corey Feldman (also from the Lost Boys) and is a great comedy, and a must-see! Unfortunately, its out of print on VHS, but hopefully it will come back, and on DVD! You gotta see it!! It has GOT to be the best 80's movie ever made!!
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