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This movie is not a superficial teen coming of age high school comedy drama at all. It may seem at first it's about hooking up and coolness. As the movie progresses it gets more and more involving. By the end there are some real insights into people's characters especially Kelly Preston's character is a very real lesson for guys to distinguish between physical attraction vs what's inside. Really feel for the cool guy Eugene who gets unfairly treated. Here is a feel good ending that is not too far out. Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelly Preston are the girlfriends. Worth watching.

There is not much of a story or character development in this movie. The movie leaves you with no clear idea what the real characters of the 4-5 protagonists really are. It gives you not much of a reason to identify with any of them. We don't learn who these people really are, where and how things had started and what they had been doing with their lives aside from the fact that the nerd used to dream about the hottie and the jock is wandering around with no reason. We can forgive the poor beginning in the hopes of an interesting story would follow. Then when the story doesn't improve and becomes interesting over time, this time you would at least start to expect the movie to move faster and see where it goes. But this doesn't materialize, either. Despite the story is poor, pacing is still slow. There is not even enough conversation between the characters as you would expect in this type of movie. And the other characters aside from the 4-5 protagonists had nothing to contribute. The 50s feeling of the movie which is the background setting, drive-in movie theaters, Eisenhower and James Dean references, the classic cars, dresses, the charm of the two leading actresses and the major supporting actor and the lovely soundtrack saves the movie. SPOILERS: Especially since the writer didn't bother to build a bond between the nerd and the jock first, the jock's suddenly befriending the nerd and decide in the first day of their acquaintance to shoulder all his problems ends up appearing totally unconvincing. And even though the main theme is suggested to be that, the jock doesn't seem to teach and the nerd doesn't seem to learn and try interesting ways to get the girl to give us an interesting story. So the hottie suddenly liking the nerd and sleeping with him even without any effective effort from the nerd aside from appearing even more bumbling and goofy on the way is also unconvincing. One couldn't understand why and how the hottie would go out with the nerd here. A guy with no confidence, no looks. Not even academic record or nervous but sincere advances by him towards her which the hottie might appear to find cute like we see on many nerd&hottie movies. And it's a pity that even after sleeping with her, even though he still likes her, the nerd still couldn't get some confidence to start a relationship with her, so remains passive and so get dumped by her despite she had asked him out for the prom.

Mischief is an Underrated,hilarious and entertaining Coming Of Age/Teen film from the 1980s that's filled with fantastic direction,a great cast,a wonderful script and an excellent soundtrack making Mischief one of the better Teen films from the 80s.Set in Nelsonville,Ohio in 1956,Mischief tells the story of Jonathan Bellah(Doug McKean),a nerdy and awkward 17-year old teenager who's in love with Marilyn McCauley(Kelly Preston)the most beautiful girl in his school and Jonathan wants to ask Marilyn out but Jonathan is shy and doesn't understand girls. But when Jonathan becomes friends with his new neighbor Gene Harbrough(Chris Nash),a rebel who knows about girls,Gene shows Jonathan the ropes and tells him how to get Marilyn's attention. Meanwhile,Gene has his eye on and falls for the girl next door Bunny Miller(Catherine Mary Stuart). Now Jonathan and Gene have to deal with love as well as growing up and friendship.Mischief is a funny and very underrated Coming Of Age/Teen film that sadly got lost in the shuffle of the Teen movie boom of the 1980s which is just a shame because it's one of the better Teen movies from the 80s and seems to have found an audience since it's 1985 release thanks to cable and home video. I guess one of the reasons Mischief is so underrated and so overlooked is because on the surface Mischief sounds like a Teen sex comedy in the tradition of Porky's but the truth is Mischief is not a Teen sex Comedy but more of a Coming of Age film about growing up and friendship. One of the reasons I like Mischief is because I love Teen Films and Coming Of Age films and while Mischief doesn't reinvent the wheel or do anything groundbreaking in terms of Teen films or Coming Of Age films,Mischief gives viewers a funny look into the bright world of Teenage love,friendship and romance in the late 1950s. The Comedy and Humor in Mischief is funny and memorable because the Comedy is a fine balance of being sometimes over the top and truthful thanks to the movie's hilarious and funny situations or the dialog from the film's main characters. Another thing that I like about Mischief is the 1950s setting because right from the very beginning Mischief brings into the world of the late 1950s whether it's with the music,clothes or attitude and as a viewer you are sucked into that world that just feels very realistic and you are transported to a different world that lives on today. And while the style and clothes are of the 1950s and the past,the thoughts,feelings and emotions of the teenagers in the film true and timeless and can be felt in any decade and if you are or were a young teenager you will relate to the films situations and feelings happening in Mischief because it happens all the time no matter what era or past decade. Although the film is about love,romance and getting girls the film deep down is about the teenage friendship between Jonathan and Gene. The friendship between Jonathan and Gene is great and funny and is one of the things that drives the film because while the two main characters are different in who they are with Jonathan being the nerd and Gene being the rebel,the two form a friendship that's real and honest and when you watch the film you feel like the two would have each other's back no matter what and that their great friendship would last forever. Jonathan and Gene's fine and grand friendship is a great staple in a Coming Of Age film. The screenplay by Noel Black is just wonderful and well-written with Black giving the film and it's main characters great dialog and amazing depth that feels honest and very accurate. Black has said that the script is somewhat true and a little autobiographical and it's believable. The ending of Mischief is great,wonderful and heartfelt and will have you laughing at the same time because the film gives you hope and optimism for the characters and you will wonder what happened to them. A great ending to a wonderful film.The whole cast is great. Doug McKeon is excellent as Jonathan,with McKeon bringing humor,depth and likability to the role. Catherine Mary Stewart is wonderful and beautiful as Bunny,Gene's love interest. Kelly Preston is fantastic and sexy as Marilyn,Jonathan's love interest. Preston's nude/sex scene in Mischief is classic,iconic and unforgettable and will make your jaw drop. Chris Nash is brilliant as Gene,Jonathan's rebellious friend with Nash having great scenes and chemistry with McKeon and Stewart. D.W Brown great as Kenny,the town jerk. Jami Gertz is wonderful and funny as Rosalie,a nerdy girl that likes Jonathan. Terry O'Quinn is good in his small role as Claude Harbrough,Gene's estranged Father.The direction by Mel Damski is fantastic,with Damski bringing a natural style to the film that is simple but effective while moving the camera whenever Damski can and giving the film a great atmosphere. Wonderful direction,Damski.The score by Barry De Vorozon is a good score when it's used. A fine score by De Vorozon. The film also has a excellent and memorable Rock N'Roll soundtrack with songs by Elvis Presley(Don't Be Cruel),Little Richard(Rip It Up),Chuck Berry(Sweet Little Sixteen,School Days),Buddy Holly And The Crickets(Everyday,Peggy Sue,Maybe Baby,That'll Be The Day),Fats Domino(Blueberry Hill,I'm In Love Again,Ain't That A Shame),The Platters(The Great Pretender,My Prayer),Ivory Joe Hunter(Since I Met You Baby),The Skyliners(Since I Don't Have You),The Danleers(One Summer Night),The Ames Brothers(It Only Hurts For A Little While),Bill Haley(See You Later Alligator),Danny And The Juniors(At The Hop),The Cleftones(Heart And Soul),Tommy Edwards(It's All In The Game),Mickey & Sylvia(Love Is Strange),Gene Vincent(Be-Bop-A-Lula)and Tab Hunter(Young Love)and Clyde McPhatter(A Lover's Question). An amazing Rock N'Roll soundtrack.In final word,if you love Teen Films or Coming Of Age films,I highly suggest you see Mischief,a funny,underrated and overlooked Teen Comedy and Coming Of Age film that is definitely worth your time. Highly Recommended. 10/10.

When you look back at films from the 80s, they all have this distinctive old-fashioned "feel" to them and it's not just the big hair and leg warmers. Even something set in earlier times, like "Happy Days" or "Peggy Sue got married" feels a bit dated. Mischief, however feels like it could have been released this year. Maybe it's the natural and casual way that sex is portrayed in the film that is typical today but not then (think Porky's or Animal House). The scene with Preston and McKeon is pretty explicit even by today's standards but at the same time sweet, innocent and funny. The characters, situations and dialogue throughout the film feel very real and genuine and maybe that's what keeps it modern and relevant.Anyway, the film isn't preachy, maudlin or overly sentimental as it could easily have been. It just tells the story of two young guys bonding and learning a lot about life and a little about love. And with that type of subject matter, it's pretty funny without having to try too hard...