License to Drive (1988)

80s teen comedy? Sure I'll give it a go. And I did. And I wouldn't recommend it. Ha! But at least it is educational. No, really! For example, did you know U-haul has a camper thing you can put on top of a midsize car? Yeah, that tripped me out. And tipping a tow-truck guy 70 dollars wasn't enough money back in the days? Heck, you can get away with giving them 100 bucks to let them drop your car. But yeah, everything else about this movie is a waste of time unless you've seen it before and want to relive your childhood. This 80s movie doesn't even do a good job as a time-capsule flick that gives you a feel for that moment in time. The mother and father are kind of funny. And there is a scene of them at an skating-to-car diner (or whatever that is called) but they are only there for five minutes so whatever. More or less this film is a bust.

One of the best things about being a teen was no doubt having the opportunity to learn to drive. Driving for the teen meant the freedom to go where ever you wanted or needed to go, any time you want. But also for most it was a ticket to being cool. This is an 80's gem that I like and is a gem that has driven under the radar, it's not to say it wasn't popular for it's time but like certain vintage cars it became forgotten.There really not much to say, I really like the plot it's a simple no nonsense plot which is what I like about comedies. Yeah there is absurdity but that's part of what makes it funny. The music soundtrack I think is really good, I like the end credit theme song from Billy Ocean "Out of my Dreams" which is one of my personal favorite 80's songs.I really like the two Corries, shame both couldn't of kept up on the high end of their carriers, but oh well. Corey Halm whom sadly is no longer with us is great, I've always liked this actor he can do both comedic and serious roles. But anyway I like his character Les Anderson whom is a typical geek that is on a quest to be cool and to get the girl, is ill confidant always struggling to prevent disappointment and being uncool. Dean by Corey Feldman is great, his character just cracks me up, he has some of the best lines in the film my favorite was that speech he gave which is both funny but kinda true at the same time about life. His character is also on the same quest as Les but he is a little more confidant, and a person that is more loose and a bit wild.The adventures with the car are fun, fast paced and hilarious, it's pretty random what these characters run into. I don't want to give too much away, but my favorites are the infamous jump toward the Shaky's Pizza place (damn I miss that restaurant) and the solid car chase for the drunk driver.Though I think what really makes this comedy stand out is on it's emphasize and sympathy factor. Les's predicaments are both funny and a little sad at the same time because most of us have been there, or have felt it. From Les taking that drivers test and under pressure of failing. The threat of getting busted by your parents for something you know you shouldn't do, which results in Les saying my favorite line "I"m so dead, their going to have to bury me twice." yeah I sometimes thought those words from time to time. But just simply the desire for the first time to taste freedom, to not just be cool but feel cool, as well as just to simply drive.Overall "License to Drive" has plenty of millage for fun which makes it worth a test drive.Rating: 3 stars

This movie has been very, very terrible to watch. I hate this film so much, it makes me not buy it to watch on VHS, Blu-Ray, or DVD. The plot is horrible, and the cast is uselessly picked. It's like a terrible mix of Rush Hour and Dr. No. Why did they create this film? I hate to answer the question. This comedy needs a lot of help, and is so bad, you need an actor to explain this movie for you. Another problem with this film is that it is a short length. If you asked to buy this film, I wouldn't ask myself. I believe this film is unfunny and I need to see a film that doesn't have bad taste in comedy. I don't believe that Corey Haim would make a great lead, either.

This banal film would surely only appeal to twelve to fifteen year-olds with little or no taste. Written by Neil Tolkin and directed by Greg Beeman, "License to Drive" finds the Corey twins (Haim and Feldman) as young teens who would do anything to obtain a driver licence, even lie! When young 'Les' (Haim) does just this in order to take out the girl of his dreams, all hell breaks loose.All the humour (or at least ninety-eight percent of it) fails in this pathetically predictable teen-flick. And the film's main draw cards, Corey and Corey and of course Heather Graham, put up a poor showing in this stupid movie. Don't bother!Sunday, September 20, 1992 - Video