Revisiting The Lost Boys

[tartysuz]

I first saw The Lost Boys at an advance screening just prior to its original run in theatres. Gilbert, the vampire expert, had dragged me out. I hadn't heard a peep about the movie beforehand, so I was shocked that the theatre, the largest in the cineplex, was packed with squealing teenagers. But this was one time I welcomed their enthusiasm because the film was a rollercoaster ride, so we all laughed, screamed and squealed spontaneously with every climb and rushing dive. (I didn't really squeal that much, but young Jason Patric, mullet and all? Hot.)

It was one of the best times I ever had at the movies, and this is the first thing I thought of when I'd heard that Corey Haim had died, how great a time I had at that movie, and how much I actually liked it. I re-watched it that night, unsure if it would hold up. Not only did I find it as entertaining as I remembered, I also realized that it was groundbreaking in many ways. (And I still found Jason Patric hot. Mullet and all.)

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Comments

[librarygorilla.livejournal.com]

I watched it again recently, and it really is a good movie. One thing that I only appreciated on this most recent viewing is that the Head Vampire thing really is set up all along.

[tartysuz.livejournal.com]

I know, right? I was completely surprised by it upon first viewing, but when I saw it again the last time, I paid attention to every step. The roommate and I spent 20 minutes afterward dissecting every feint and red herring they threw our way. Very skillfully done.

(Lately, I've been watching the Head Vampire the Head Patriarch on the Gilmore Girls. I figure Rory is safe, because he tries to turn anyone, Dean Forester will go Frog Brothers on his ass.)

[chibifrieza.livejournal.com]

Daaang. I was three when that movie came out. *_* I haven't seen the whole thing, but I've seen chunks on TV.

...I'll stay off your lawn, I promise. :P

[tartysuz.livejournal.com]

If you're ever in Edmonton, you're totally allowed to cross the lawn and watch it in full!

[chibifrieza.livejournal.com]

Sweet. It's not unlikely that I'll be back to visit at some point in the next year and I will hold you to that. :D

[tartysuz.livejournal.com]

I has popcorn!