The Outsiders

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oh i love this movie. We were forced to watch it in yr 8 english after reading the book which i enjoyed. I saw the film and at first i found it very sad with the whole burning and how it was really fiece between them all. At the time i didn't actually know any actors i there except for tom cruise and patrick swayze. But ive seen it again not long ago and im glad i did it was much better seeing it again i understood it more. but i do think that the book was better than the movie.
 
This was a (Francis Ford) Coppola movie. And, all I remember was that it was so beautiful. The colors were just so soft and imprinting. And, I thought Diane Lane was just so beautiful... in image and in character. She had this bit of understanding, yet, she could never forgive (because Leif Garrett was still her beau).

This was filmed at the time when the Winnetka Drive-In still existed, so, it had that bit of feel-of-home appeal... for those who lived in what was rural L.A. back then.

I think this was the actual film that labelled the actors of what is "The Brat Pack" and not the Hughes films as believed. (This is where the debate begins. ;) ) I think this label was because, at the time, all the actors were so unknown... except for Ralph Macchio. And then, E.T., St. Elmo's Fire, the John Hughes films, Tom Cruise, Dirty Dancing came about. This definitely started what was to be an enslought of youth into films... at the time. And, we certainly went to these movies. Yes, I'm old. I personally think the name is reminiscent of "The Rat Pack" and that group of young gentlemen. And, I'm sure lots of girls ran to the movies back then to see Sinatra et al.

But, I just remember how I emulated Diane Lane (maybe why I can't stop watching Under a Tuscan Sun). Everything she picked as a role was so romantic. This was during the Duran Duran time of my life and I definitely held back and stepped into my more conservative self and probably why I feel like... now... I'm walking Diane Lane's footsteps... into the Tuscan Sun. Anyone go Italian ceramic crazy?

Now... I can't remember if Matt Dillon had already been seen with Kristy McNichol or not. I definitely related to Kristy previously... except for the whole loosing your virginity at camp thing. Wait... I think this film was after Little Darlings because Matt was also a name back then. But, not so much anyone else. This was the boys breakthrough film. And, it is funny to see Tom Cruise be so deep in a film... hee! Did anyone catch those scenes of Tom that were previously edited out? Watch them be in the DVD and I am completely unaware.

Yes, extremely verbous for a first post, but, what can I say... the movie touched.

I'm so glad someone started this thread. Thank you! *huge smiles*
 
I am sorry!!!I do not mean to be rude!!!It is just a habbit that I have from the greek forum!!!!Anyway I will try not to forget it again!!!!
 
satine1 - please don't take this as a scolding but we've asked you not to post in all caps. It's considered rude and it's like you're shouting at us. We understand you love the film without your doing that. Okay? Feel free to send me a private message if you have any questions. :)

While I doubt I'll get the DVD there's no denying that I loved this film and it was incredibly influential to the genre and for the young actors. Goooood movie.
 
IT HAS A HOT CAST!!!!THIS IS TRUE!!!!!MAT DILLON, TOM CRUISE, ROB LAW, PATRICK SWAYZE, EMILIO ESTEVEZ....
I HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK!!!I WOULD LIKE TO READ IT
 
The book was hands down much better than the movie. One of my fave books. However, it's fun to have the DVD of the movie simply because it's filled with alot of actors who went on to become big stars (or not). I always love watching the DVD just for the cast. The movie itself came off a little cheesy to me though............compared to the book.

It will be interesting to see the director's cut of the DVD. I will buy it for sure.
 
It's A Classic!!!!

And Mat Dillon Is A God!!!

This One Is Superior To Rumle Fish!!!it Is So Strong And Intense!!!
 
The book was definitely better, but I thought the movie was a good adaptation of it.

And what a cast! I mean, Emilio, Tom, Patrick... :eek: It's a hottie overload!

I almost bought this on DVD too, but the VHS was the same price so I just picked that up since I saw it first. Shoulda gotten it on DVD though. *shakes her head*

Oh well. :)
 
I read about that like two years ago... cause I'm really excited. When is it supposed to come out?

I love The Outsiders... the book is better though, but I still have a soft spot for the movie.
 
they are working on a directors cut dvd release of this movie, suppose to be over 2 hours I think....
 
I think as is the cast a vast majority of time - the book is better. I mean, the film is a great adaptation but the book is better. However, reading the book now you always picture those who played the characters in the film
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What does everyone like better the book or the movie? I haven't yet read the book, although my best friend loves it. She knows the Robert Frost poem by heart, and has for years!
 
I have yet to see it! But I plan to rent it this weekend; one of my good friends is obsessed with it and keeps begging me to check it out.

---Violet
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Classic movie!

Obviously Matt Dillon was hearthrob of the day so he was my fave for a variety of reasons. And not just because of that
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It was sad at the end when he was hurting and brokedown...and obviously the very ending was pretty sad. ALTHOUGH the overdone, "pooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeeeeeee" kind of took some of the sting out of the situation
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It's still weird to look back and see how much David Arquette and Tom Cruise have changed and how little Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio and Patrick Swayze have. Speaking of Ralph, where is he these days?

[ 04-29-2004: Message edited summerbug ]
 
I didn't see a thread for the movie The Outsiders, so i thought i would create one. I hope that's all right.
So who is everyone's fave character/actor?
I just loved Ponyboy and Sodapop.
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But Ralph Machio (did i spell that right?) has always been a favorite of mine.
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