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Secret Admirer (Widescreen Edition)

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I was just graduating college when Secret Admirer came out in the mid 80's. But over 15 years later, it is one of the few 80's teen movies I still enjoy watching over and over again. There really isn't anything new in this movie that hasn't been covered in other movies and the final outcome is pretty predictable, but the cast is a good one. C. Thomas Howell, Kelly Preston (Holy Smokes!) and the absolutely adorable Lori Loughlin work extremely well together with the unrequited love portion of the story and the adult cast (in particular Fred Ward in a hilarious performance) also all have their moments. You even see Corey Haim ("Lucas") before he hit fame and later became a hilarious "True Hollywood Story".

Glad to see that this is coming to DVD. I hope it has a commentary track with some of the stars of the flick because it would be interesting to see what they think of the movie so many years later.

This movie is great, plain and simple. As you watch the love letter change hands from person to person and things unravel for everyone, you don't see HOW things are going to end up sane, but it all works well. Definitely worth watching. The only downside I guess is this: only in a movie could your best friend be someone as beautiful and sweet as Lori Laughlin and you STILL be looking around for someone. In real life, it doesn't happen that way, my friend. I mean, yes, Kelly Preston is gorgeous, but still...

I've seen a ton of movies and this rates as one of my all time favorites because it's very funny, heartbreaking if you've ever had an unrequitted love, well acted, has the incredible instrumental theme song by Jan Hammer, and has many, many quotable lines that I love to repeat to this day. [Just like I do with John Hughes' 80's classics Sixteen Candles, B-fast Club, Weird Science, etc.]

"One more wisecrack outta you and I'm gonna butter your necktie."
"... 'til Duran Duran here, tried to [jump the grand canyon in my van]" [or something to that effect... lol... the Duran Duran part is the funny.]
"Whole wheat makes me fart." "WE KNOW!!!"

The adults in the movie are great too, not just filler for this "teen movie". Fred Ward as Lt. Fimple makes one of the absolute BEST deliveries of a very common profane phrase EVER!
Michael: "uh, good evening Mr. Fimple."
Lt. Fimple: "**** you!" And it's only 10% what he says and 90% HOW HE SAYS IT, that makes it SO memorable.

Nuff said... rent it or buy it... just watch it and laugh.

Yes.Its a trully great loveable teen movie from the 80s.The best in the movie are following ,not necesserelly on this order:

-Lori Laughlin-in my oppinion shes the most sweet and loveable actress in a movies like that.Unforgettable.Its gonna stay in my memmorie forever and ever.the sweetness on her face and acting way is very welcomed in a time like this:cold and filled with uncertainty.

-The jann hammer sacore:I didnt know that was the name of the score composer but I always loved it and every time i go to USA i look for it hopefull for find the cd but i never suceeded.Im still looking for it like someone who is looking for a reason to fall in love again or better for an inspiration.MY first true love I watched this movie in an afternoon tv exhibition.
-the sexy kelly preston-shes really nice but doesnt even get closer to what Lori is in the movie.

I guess I should stop know since im getting to prsonal in this review.I want to say sorry for any mistake.I wrote it quickly and my first language is portuguese(im from Brasil)...Thank u very much for reading this...
Bye,Lucas.

Eighties teen cinema didn't begin and end with the Queen of Teen,it's just that those without her name attached to them tended to be met with less media fanfare.This is one of those films.No,it doesn't delve into any unchartered territory,and yes,at times the characters can slip into the usual stereotypes.However the film still manages to endear itself.I recently rediscovered it when i found an old home-taped copy on beta at a thrift store in town.After watching, I made a mental note to find it on DVD and was happy to find that,not only was it available,but in widescreen to boot!So if you haven't seen it since it's run on cable,pick it up.You'll feel good,I promise...

After hiring the movie'Perfect' so many times, after the film I would always see this trailer for the movie 'Secret Admirer'. So for many years I always wanted to see it until finally a couple of years ago I got my wish, it got played on TV. Since then it's been played a couple more times and I must say, I dig this film. Sure it's not the absolute best film you will ever see, but there's something about it that charms me to love it. C.Thomas Howell, Lori Loughlin and Kelly Preston are good in their roles. It ones of those movies that will always be in my collection of favourite films. Plus I love watching the trailer

Ever wondered what would happen if you told someone how you felt only to not sign the letter? A string of romantic comedies and love triangles and confusion results when a secret admirer letter is misplaced. It's a surprise that this flick is quite well written and well cast. The happy ending is exactly what you want. Instead of running away for a year on a plane the real sweetheart is about to sail away on a ship having won a "Year at Sea" highschool scholarship. When both admirer and admired jump ship it's an adorable finale to so much romantic comedy and misinterpretations!

Everything was as promised. DVD was as advertised. Shipping took a little while but was still within the times they promised.

This is a really fun teen movie. It has a good storyline and great for the whole family to watch. Brings back memories from yesteryear and the actors went on to do other projects and become more famous in their own right.

Two of my favourite actors are in this movie Thomas C. Howell and Lori Loughlin.. i just love this movie from the time i actually was a teenager and watching it on TV. The mix ups in the movie of the love letter and the parents just assuming it was for them at different scenes in the movie. The comedy content is enjoyable and the characters very entertaining and loveable. Michael the lead character was so blinded by what he thought was wonderful, which infact wasnt. He had someone wonderful, loving and caring in the form of his best friend Toni and could not see how lucky he was. It took the him a while to figure it out and realize what a huge mistake he had made going for the blonde, popular girl of the school played by Kelly Preston.
An enjoyable movie i really recommend this to anyone who loves comedy, romance and fun in their lives.