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Valley Girl is, like--Omigod!--one of the most "tubular" teen comedies of the early 1980s. This movie launched Nicolas Cage's career, and it's easy to see why: Following his tiny role in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Cage is perfectly cast as a Hollywood punk who instantly falls for Julie (the irresistible Deborah Foreman), a San Fernando "Valley Girl"--a brighter variant of the stereotype immortalized in Moon Unit Zappa's 1982 novelty song--who must choose between wild-boy Nic and her preening jock boyfriend (Mark Bowen). Fortunately, Julie knows what's right for her (even if her "Val" friends don't), and in refreshing defiance of teen-flick tradition, her post-hippie parents (Frederic Forrest, Colleen Camp) are supportively cool. With sincere humor, a lively soundtrack of '80s hits, and a time-capsule cruise of Hollywood landmarks, Valley Girl is both timeless and nostalgic, owing much of its lasting appeal to Martha Coolidge's sensitive direction. Fer sure, y'know, it definitely won't gag you with a spoon. --Jeff Shannon
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VALLEY GIRL
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2222174
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2222174
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By Risé
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
An entertaining flick because I think this was Nicolas Cage's first film if I'm not mistaken. Totally funny and entertaining about a girl and a boy. The girl from the right side of the tracks and a boy from the left side of the tracks ... and its about how they work around where they each come from to be together.
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By B. Wicks
Format:DVD
This is a re-release with all the same great features including Audio Commentary, 80's Trivia, Theatrical Traler.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I was excited and looking forward to watching Valley Girl on DVD as this is one of my favorite movies of all time. I was 14 when it was first released in 1983 and feel this movie is a part of the teenager in me. Unfortunately, I was disppointed with the DVD for the following reasons:
-Right before Julie and her friend, Stacy, leave to the party at Suzy's house, the song"Angst in My Pants" by Sparks is being played and the camera zooms slowly into the dancing crowd while the song is being played. In the DVD , they cut straight to the scene at the party where Julie is talking to Tommy so this part is cut off.......why?????
- The music in the party scene sounds low and distant in the background. I've seen this movie several times on tv,cable and video before and the music seemed more audible and enhanced.
-The song, "Who Can It Be Now" by Men at Work is missing. It was supposed to be played in the scene where Nicolas Cage is hiding in the shower tub waiting for Julie(Deborah Foreman) to go to the restroom so he can ask her out.
-Though I do like the interviews with the actors and director, Nicolas Cage, E.G. Daily, Martha Coolidge, etc.Where is Deborah Foreman?? She is the title character! I would have loved to see her interviewed.
These quips may sound miniscule to some but I wanted to feel that same nostalgia that I always have felt when watching Valley Girl and just didn't this time around.
-Right before Julie and her friend, Stacy, leave to the party at Suzy's house, the song"Angst in My Pants" by Sparks is being played and the camera zooms slowly into the dancing crowd while the song is being played. In the DVD , they cut straight to the scene at the party where Julie is talking to Tommy so this part is cut off.......why?????
- The music in the party scene sounds low and distant in the background. I've seen this movie several times on tv,cable and video before and the music seemed more audible and enhanced.
-The song, "Who Can It Be Now" by Men at Work is missing. It was supposed to be played in the scene where Nicolas Cage is hiding in the shower tub waiting for Julie(Deborah Foreman) to go to the restroom so he can ask her out.
-Though I do like the interviews with the actors and director, Nicolas Cage, E.G. Daily, Martha Coolidge, etc.Where is Deborah Foreman?? She is the title character! I would have loved to see her interviewed.
These quips may sound miniscule to some but I wanted to feel that same nostalgia that I always have felt when watching Valley Girl and just didn't this time around.
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Grotty to the Max
I'm writing a novel about young people and heard "Valley Girl" was the classic of its type. Read more
Published on Jun 16 2004 by R. A Rubin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Film of the 80's
I will not go into a long spiel about what this film is about since many have already chosen to do so (and I know that is what a review is somewhat about), however I do not want to... Read more
Published on April 26 2004 by LAM
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 of My Favorite Films / 80's Classic
Modern day Romeo & Juliet cliche plot boy from the wrong side of the tracks falls for the preppy girl who's friends don't approve. Read more
Published on April 23 2004 by N. Damiano
5.0 out of 5 stars
From an original Hollywood girl
Don't be fooled by the title and look of this movie. This is such an outstanding and memorable film -- you will remember it long after you first watch it. Read more
Published on April 6 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Man I miss the 80's! Valley Girl brings them back!
I have been a fan of this movie for awhile. Finally bought the DVD the other day, and have to say I was impressed. The video quality is great and the sound is decent. Read more
Published on Feb 25 2004 by Jeffrey Slavik
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's early 80's California alright...
...and most of the actors are starving artists by now. So buy & help support 'em.
Valley Girl is totally excellent. Read more
Published on Feb 3 2004 by Andrew Hoover
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally it's here!
I had this movie on vhs for years and must have watched it a million times as it's just that kind of film I like to watch over and over and never get tired of. Read more
Published on Jan 7 2004 by Ei
5.0 out of 5 stars
Insert 80's adjective here:
Awesome, cool.... 20 years later, this movie seems to be the one, most accurate snapshot of high school life in the early 80's. Read more
Published on Dec 11 2003 by Aaron
4.0 out of 5 stars
They don't make 'em like they used to.
This was Nic's first starring role under his screen name Nicolas Cage & let me tell you, he was hot in this film (despite not being rich enough yet to get his teeth capped)! Read more
Published on Nov 18 2003 by Jaded06
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fer shurr, Fer shurr, She's a Valley Girl
This film is nearly a piece of history now. The original poster for the movie was much better, but the film itself is so good. Read more
Published on Nov 14 2003 by Alicia Walker
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