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Little did Tom Cruise know that he would become a box-office superstar after he cranked up some Bob Seeger and played air guitar in his underwear. But there's more to this 1983 hit than the arrival of a hot young star. Making a stylish debut, writer-director Paul Brickman crafted a subtle satire of crass materialism wrapped in an irresistible plot about a crafty high schooler named Joel (Cruise) who goes into risky business with the beguiling prostitute Lana (Rebecca De Mornay) while his parents are out of town. Joel turns his affluent Chicago-suburb home into a lucrative bordello and forms a steamy personal and professional partnership with Lana, but only as long as the two can avoid the vengeful pimp Guido (Joe Pantoliano) and keep their customers happy. A signature film of the 1980s, Risky Business still holds up thanks to Cruise's effortless charm and the movie's timeless appeal as an adolescent male fantasy. --Jeff Shannon
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Tom Cruise, Rebecca DeMornay. Wax up your floors, kick off your shoes and take those old records off the shelf. The ultimate coming of age story is now 25, and even if that makes you say What the ...", well, all of the incredible extra features and an amazing Blu-Ray transformation will take the sting out of this one hitting the quarter-century mark. 1983/color/99 min/R.
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70 of 77 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I think most people who buy/rent this DVD have already seen the movie and know what they're getting. There are a lot of good reviews on this movie here at amazon.com but I only saw one that mentioned the quality of the DVD. It is absolutely horrible. The companies who produce these dark, grainy DVDs need to know that the consumers aren't going to accept this type of low-quality transfer. I'd gladly pay a bit more money for a DVD that's viewable. We know how good movies can look on DVD. So why release a disc that looks as poor as this one? As consumers we need to demand better! Just as VHS movies recorded in SLP or EP were unacceptable, so are DVDs that look as bad as this Risky Business disc.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Risky Business" is without a doubt one of the classics from the 80's which I've continued to enjoy many times. This is simply a great movie with convincing acting, superb music, good script and believable characters. While the plot isn't anything too original, the above mentioned qualities make this movie fun to watch. Tom Cruise, having the house to himself while his parents are away, carries out the fantasy of just about every adolescent male by basically turning his home into a party haven with the inevitable consequences that follow. Rebecca De Mornay (it should be illegal to look that good in a pair of tight jeans!) plays a prostitute that becomes Cruise's "partner" in the scheme of things and Joe Pantoliano plays her sleazy pimp and does a great job in his role.
One thing that stands out about "Risky Business" is that while technically a comedy, the tone is often dark in terms of sequence of events and the eerie (yet great) instrumental music that pretty much makes up the soundtrack. While others might not really like this, I think it makes the movie stand out and avoid the over-the-top silliness that have caused many 80's comedies to become dated by today's standards. Don't get me wrong, I love those 80's movies, but "Risky Business" has a certain quality to it that takes on a more serious tone while also maintaining the fun element.
And finally, I have to say that the DVD transfer is absolutely horrific. Extras are virtually non-existent and image/sound quality is abysmal. 2003 has come and almost gone, so by now it's pointless to hope for a 20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD. So if you intend to buy this get it on VHS. I can't see why anyone would want the DVD other than for longevity's sake.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
FYI - disc comes with a digital copy, but the confirmation/serial code expired in Sept. of 2009.
Otherwise, the movie looks great on BD; clearly much money was saved on the production budget by not buying any bras for Rebecca DeMornay.
Otherwise, the movie looks great on BD; clearly much money was saved on the production budget by not buying any bras for Rebecca DeMornay.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Blu-Ray of a Great Movie For A Great Price!
While no Academy Award Winner, I'd forgotten what a great movie this is!
This was THE movie of 1983, for anyone remotely near their teenage years at the time. Read more
This was THE movie of 1983, for anyone remotely near their teenage years at the time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kevin M. Hogan
Excellet Tom Cruise Film
The best thing about this film is that all of the leads were in their prime and the casting was perfect. The story is original and keeps you entertained to the last scene. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Willy D. Reviewer
Great
"Risky Business" was always a favorite of mine. I wanted to share it with two college students in my family, knowing it was not only timely, but very entertaining. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Wren
80,s movie
A somewhat dark 80,s teenage movie, the mood is seroius,very coming of age,unlike
other films, from same time period,(Sixteen Candles). Read more
other films, from same time period,(Sixteen Candles). Read more
Published 4 months ago by Josh
A Youthfull Ride.
Every youngster would love this movie (Especially Tom Cruise's Fan's). He looks very cute in this movie particularly. Experience this youthful ride on HD Bluray.
Published 6 months ago by Yash(Dittu)
Youthful curiosity releases inner corruption, and many new life...
Risky Business is a Tom Cruise classic film, which has a narrative that focuses on young men looking for thrills, as they approach adulthood. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nicholas R.W. Henning
Entertaining thriller and a comedy - Brilliant actors and music score
This is one of those movies which you see once and remember for a long long time. You will remember for the scenes, music, the one liners. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ram
"One Of Tom's Best!"
Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay star in this 1983 comedy-drama.
While his parents are away, a teen meets a hooker and turns his
home into a brothel. Read more
While his parents are away, a teen meets a hooker and turns his
home into a brothel. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gregorypwilson
A SPECIAL MEMORY
My son treated me to this movie shortly after it was released. He proudly informed me that since he looked something like the kid in the film, he could become a movie star too. Read more
Published 11 months ago by mystery buff
TOM BECOMES A STAR
A delightful fantasy movie which brought Tom Cruise into the limelight as an upcoming mega-star. I liked the uptight protagonist and his goofy buddies, and of course the slut,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Joseph H. Race
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