Product Details

• Actors: Patrick Dempsey, Talia Balsam, Beverly D'Angelo, Michael Constantine, Betty Jinette
• Directors: Phil Alden Robinson
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• VHS Release Date: June 21, 2000
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301357256
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #265,795 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars How wonderful, April 2, 2001

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Lauren (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Mood [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It is impossible for me to objectivley look at any other 80's teeny-bopper movies without thinking of how terribly they faulter in comparison to this movie. Jack Dempsey is just such a lovable guy that it's easy to see why all the older women go for him. Sure, I'll admit, it's definatley a "chick flick" but I really just can't help in saying this movie is all around great. I was in such a good mood after seeing it. So if you are ever in the video store and you happen to stumble upon this awesome movie (with an even better soundtrack than I thought humanly possible) you might want to try picking this one up for a little variety. It will make you want to fall in love... *sigh*

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks WB for going into the archives!, January 14, 2011

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Impatient by nature "Weird Movie Buff" (Pacific Northwet, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In The Mood (DVD)

The true story of Elsworth "Sonny" Wisecarver, aka the "Woo Woo Kid," a 15-year-old who had his 15 minutes of fame for running off with two much older women during World War II, and became a national obsession.

One of my all-time favorite movies, an example of how awesome movies are when everything clicks -- writing, directing, casting, acting, and score (including a nearly all-Glenn Miller soundtrack in addition to the theme song of the title).

Patrick Dempsey gives one of his best and most charming performances in the lead role and Talia Balsam is perfectly cast as his first older woman. But Beverly D'Angelo steals the show in her brief turn as Sonny's second love interest, from the moment she "appears" (offscreen, voice only). She also sings two of the songs in the soundtrack and does a great job.

The whole cast is absolutely perfect, with lots of familiar faces.

I couldn't believe WB didn't release this on DVD years ago, and apparently now they're making them up out of their archive as ordered.

The good news is they digitized an apparently fresh print with very few flaws and great color registration for the DVD (only, no bluray) format disc. Bad news is, no special features at all, not even the 10-minute mini-doc featuring an interview with the real-life Woo Woo Kid that graces the VHS version.

This film is still a treasure and very much worth owning. I guess I should make a habit of becoming obsessed with more mainstream fare lol

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute movie with a GREAT soundtrack, November 9, 2000

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I. Hakala (Salem, ma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Mood [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a cute movie that exemplifies the trials and tribulations of teenhood. Adding to the fact that it is based on a true story, is the light mood and comedic take-off of stressful situations. It will tug at your heartstrings if you are seeking the love of your life. The main character tries to fight his optomistic side, and loses. "Everything will be great!" is his motto. Yes, it is kind of a 'chick-flick' but it also is a good example to men as to exactly what women are looking for.