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For better or worse, David Mamet's hit play Sexual Perversity in Chicago is watered down into this romantic comedy about a couple (played by Rob Lowe and Demi Moore) who get together and then fall apart due to Lowe's character's inability to commit. Jim Belushi is on hand as the gratuitously swinish best friend who looks at women as meat, and Elizabeth Perkins is entertainingly arch as Moore's gal pal and Belushi's nemesis. There's nothing about this 1986 film by Edward Zwick (cocreator of TV's thirtysomething and director of Glory and Courage Under Fire) that is at all reminiscent of Mamet, but that doesn't make it bad or dull. While one can feel the script straining to fill in gaps where chunks of the original play have disappeared, Zwick often successfully tells the story without words at all, relying on the actors to convey pure emotion. Lowe is good, and the then-willowy Moore's understated performance reminds one of the actress she might have been before she became a spectacle. --Tom Keogh
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Based on David Mamet's play "Sexual Perversity in Chicago," this smart comedy stars Rob Lowe and Demi Moore as "bar-crossed lovers" who attempt to prove that romance lives in the singles-crazed world of the 1980s. Along the way, they and their friends discover just how difficult finding--and maintaining--true love can be. With James Belushi, Elizabeth Perkins, George DiCenzo. 113 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; theatrical trailers.
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Based on David Mamet's play "Sexual Perversity in Chicago" this movie, starring Rob Lowe and a young Demi Moore, is a particular favorite of mine. It's an involving and at times searing portrayal of the relationship between two people in 1980s Chicago and the interactions and problems that relationship causes them in their existing friendships.
First we have Rob Lowe as Danny, a salesman with dreams of one day owning his own restaurant and his best friend Bernie (played for almost comic relief by James Belushi). One night he meets in a bar the beautiful Debbie (played by Moore who has never looked more attractive) and her best friend and roommate Joan (played by Elizabeth Perkins).
After a rather shaky beginning Danny and Debbie are soon off on a whirlwind romance that eventually leads to Debbie moving into Danny's apartment and the two inadvertently ignoring their friends (much to the chagrin of both Bernie and Joan).
Of course trouble is soon brewing as Danny has to forsake his rather player lifestyle and Debbie wants more commitment than he is willing, or able to offer. The movie follows the ups and downs in the relationship and leaves the viewer really rooting for the two of them to work out their differences. It's hard to exactly figure out what it is that this movie does right. t seems to have a perfect blend of comedy, drama, passion and sorrow that makes for some compelling viewing. This movie would almost be required viewing for young adults as a precautionary tale if it were not for the gratuitous nudity (has Demi Moore ever had more topless scenes in any one picture?) and scenes of a drunk Danny spiraling down into despair.
This is a true gem of a movie and probably one of the best date movies ever. The DVD is a little thin on special features but at under $10 this is a must-own.
First we have Rob Lowe as Danny, a salesman with dreams of one day owning his own restaurant and his best friend Bernie (played for almost comic relief by James Belushi). One night he meets in a bar the beautiful Debbie (played by Moore who has never looked more attractive) and her best friend and roommate Joan (played by Elizabeth Perkins).
After a rather shaky beginning Danny and Debbie are soon off on a whirlwind romance that eventually leads to Debbie moving into Danny's apartment and the two inadvertently ignoring their friends (much to the chagrin of both Bernie and Joan).
Of course trouble is soon brewing as Danny has to forsake his rather player lifestyle and Debbie wants more commitment than he is willing, or able to offer. The movie follows the ups and downs in the relationship and leaves the viewer really rooting for the two of them to work out their differences. It's hard to exactly figure out what it is that this movie does right. t seems to have a perfect blend of comedy, drama, passion and sorrow that makes for some compelling viewing. This movie would almost be required viewing for young adults as a precautionary tale if it were not for the gratuitous nudity (has Demi Moore ever had more topless scenes in any one picture?) and scenes of a drunk Danny spiraling down into despair.
This is a true gem of a movie and probably one of the best date movies ever. The DVD is a little thin on special features but at under $10 this is a must-own.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By Edward Lee
Format:DVD
Arguably, ABOUT LAST NIGHT was not only one of the best date movies to come out of the 1980's but also it's simple story of boy-meets-girl in the modern age is one terrific romance. Rob Lowe (at the peak of his preeniness) and Demi Moore (at the birth of her true beauty) fall in and out and back in love, with Elizabeth Perkins and Jim Belushi along for the ride ... and they almost steal the film. One great shooting script of the play SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO and terrific locations, ABOUT LAST NIGHT is a film that I'll always cherish.
48 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was in law school when I saw this flick with my girlfriend at the time, Joanne. Jo and I had been going steady two years, and were getting pretty serious. We were even talking about getting married.
I thought that the film was a real hoot, great lines. I came out of the film in a bouyant mood. But on the way home Jo was quiet, brooding. She asked me to pull over because she had to tell me something.
She said that she always wanted a guy like Danny Martin (Rob Lowe ) but instead she got me, a guy who was way too much like Bernie Litko(Jim Belushi). She said she wasn't willing to settle for a Bernie Litko, and she told me it was over.
She wanted Rob Lowe, and that was that.
I admit that other of my friends told me that I reminded them of Bernie, and I have to say that I look vaguely like Jim Belushi, but still it hurt.
I married an Armenian who looks like a duskier version Demi Moore. Jo married a busdriver who looks like a somewhat mangled version of Rob Lowe.
It was a fateful evening.
Good flick, though.
I thought that the film was a real hoot, great lines. I came out of the film in a bouyant mood. But on the way home Jo was quiet, brooding. She asked me to pull over because she had to tell me something.
She said that she always wanted a guy like Danny Martin (Rob Lowe ) but instead she got me, a guy who was way too much like Bernie Litko(Jim Belushi). She said she wasn't willing to settle for a Bernie Litko, and she told me it was over.
She wanted Rob Lowe, and that was that.
I admit that other of my friends told me that I reminded them of Bernie, and I have to say that I look vaguely like Jim Belushi, but still it hurt.
I married an Armenian who looks like a duskier version Demi Moore. Jo married a busdriver who looks like a somewhat mangled version of Rob Lowe.
It was a fateful evening.
Good flick, though.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great love story; love the touch of comedy
I only saw this twice; when I was in my 20"s- years ago- but I love how it touches on the real subjects of relationships; the crude humor of buleshi is hilarious. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Robert Kuchcinski Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much more than the fluff it appears to be
I'm not a social scientist. But after watching this film, I took a step back and realized that this is way more than a simple movie with eye candy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by One Old Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars
About Last Night
Another one of my favorites of all time. Great cast. Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, awesome acting. A good recommendation
Published 2 months ago by Greg Morgan
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bad quality
I have watched older movies on Amazon and this was really bad quality kept freezing up with full Internet connection and coming in pixeley. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pen Name
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny, sappy, and sexy!!!
So this is a typical 80s chick flick...but, having said that, it's also really funny. The exchanges between Belushi and Lowe will keep you laughing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by CC
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun to watch
This movie is fun to watch and has great music. Interesting to see how all the stars of the movie have changed over the years. It has some harsh language and nude scenes. Read more
Published 2 months ago by American
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great 80s flick
Loved this movie back in the 1980s and still love it now. Can't beat the price. Good comedy with some heart to it.
Published 3 months ago by Vicky S
5.0 out of 5 stars
About Last Night
I also had this on VHS and wanted to upgrade to Blu-ray. I liked the chemistry between Rob Lowe and Demi Moore. The whole cast was great in the film! Loved the ending!
Published 5 months ago by julie recipko
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERFUL WONDERFUL MOVIE
I loved this movie. I wrote this movie (with partner Tim K) based on David Mamet's play. It is fabulous.
Published 5 months ago by Denise Declue
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
this movie is really good. i would recommend this movie to anyone.rob lowe and demi moore play very good roles in this movie
Published 6 months ago by taffeep
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