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Vision Quest (1985)

Matthew Modine , Linda Fiorentino , Harold Becker  |  R |  DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Matthew Modine, Linda Fiorentino, Michael Schoeffling, Ronny Cox, Harold Sylvester
  • Directors: Harold Becker
  • Writers: Darryl Ponicsan, Terry Davis
  • Producers: Adam Fields, Jon Peters, Peter Guber, Stan Weston
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, HiFi Sound, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
  • Run Time: 105 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6305161909
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,452 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Vision Quest" on IMDb

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This film wraps up the big wrestling match that Terry Davis's novel left unresolved. It also makes Carla (Linda Fiorentino, in her screen debut) less of a bad girl. What it does capture is the book's flowing feeling of power and the possibility of youth. Probably best known for presenting a just-emerging Madonna singing "Crazy for You," Vision Quest also uses Matthew Modine nicely. He doesn't typify the usual coming-of-age youth, but his character, Louden Swain, isn't the typical youth, period. Swain needs to win the Washington State wrestling championship, and he's up against a guy who carries logs up stadium steps. He's also involved with an older woman, Carla, and learning that love and all that stuff is much harder than pinning an opponent. Ah, youth. --Keith Simanton

Product Description

Vision Quest is a coming of age movie in which high school wrestler Louden Swain (Matthew Modine) decides he wants to be something more than an average high school athlete and sets his sights on a prize that many don't think he can win -- he then sets out to reach his goal alone, without much support from his father or coach. His father rents a room to a young drifter, Carla (Linda Fiorentino). Swain falls in love with her and she helps him stay focused and prevents him from losing sight of his goals. Although a lower-budget film than Flashdance or Top Gun, this movie is similar in theme and style. Madonna makes her first appearance in a major motion picture as a lead singer in a local band performing her hit songs "Crazy For You" and "Gambler".

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars As close to a perfect movie as one can be... March 31, 2000
By Buz
Format:DVD
...and I was not a wrestler -- in fact, I rather disliked the sport growing up! What makes this one of the greatest movies, besides the brilliant casting, directing, music and of course, acting; is the way it moves your emotions. If you don't feel complete euphoria after watching this film, you don't have a pulse either. Call it a cult classic, or a relic of the past -- however it gets categorized -- it will go down in history as an inspiring, true-to-life portrayal of youth and passion and the quest for success. Not a single scene in this movie is flawed or unbelievable -- a truly remarkable...yes...masterpiece.
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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A great film about youth and the power of dreams February 28, 1999
Format:VHS Tape
Vision Quest is a flawed movie, but also a movie that transcends its flaws with the emotional power of many of its scenes. One of the great movies of "coming of age" with one of the great, fully rendered male youths I've seen in this type of movie. The sex is handled very realistically, without romanticizing or simplifying Modine's character.

I think the thing that makes this movie so memorable is the soundtrack, and the use of the soundtrack. Youth movie directors of today should refer back to this movie to see the power of song used in the right way, not just to promote a CD. This movie makes me believe in the yearning of youth and what you can accomplish and the complexities of becoming a man. It also makes me remember a time when songs really had impact. The soundtrack is still available today, that should tell you something. Even the Journey song rings true, as incredible as that may seem.

On the rental version of this movie, the back cover presents this movie as a "feel good" film. I don't agree. It is an inspiring movie, but also achingly real and sad. There isn't really a happy ending, it is more like a snapshot in time. The hero, Matt Modine, doesn't sail off in the sunset with a girl. What you are left with is more of a snapshot of a time to remember, a time that is in retrospect too short- but a time that had such possibility and hope that you would never ever want to forget it.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars something for us... October 7, 2000
Format:VHS Tape
I confess; I am a wrestler and that probably biases me slightly. No matter, I love this movie. My wrestling coach showed our team this movie my sophomore year in high school, and I have loved it ever since. Truly, before I seen this movie I thought no one understood how we felt--the feeling of sacrificing so much and receiving so little in return. The blood, sweat, and tears (literally) that came along with such a demanding sport, along with the joy, comradery and lasting friendships developed through sweat all come together in this movie. There are dozens of football, basketball, and baseball movies, but now we have something to call our own. Something we can watch that reminds us of how we used to be. If you have ever worked hard or sacrificed for anything in your life, you should not only understand this movie, but should love it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Grandsons in Wrestling !
Grampa will have fun watching this also with our Grandson! It was filmed in the city I grew up in...has some great memories! Read more
Published 7 days ago by PattysFlame
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good classic
The film looked very good.
I wish Warner archive would put this film on Blu-Ray.
I always liked this movie
Published 9 days ago by Paula J. Bettencourt
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Ole Days
Brought back a lot of memories from the 80's. What a wonderful, clean love story. Would watch this again soon.
Published 17 days ago by amills
1.0 out of 5 stars Not watchable
The movie keeps freezing and amazon message appears try again later. Also, the movie was not clear enough. Please fix!
Published 21 days ago by DJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Not bad...
Finally saw this movie - never saw it during the 80s when Madonna's song was en vogue - "Crazy for you. Read more
Published 21 days ago by cryptofreq
4.0 out of 5 stars Great music selections
A quirky love story but the music was very good. Lived in Spokane where the movie took place. Acknowledge some friends in some of the scenes
Published 29 days ago by gk
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a good movie
Well, it has been a lot time that i have got a chance to see this movie. My father showed me this when i was wrestling in high school and i am gald to see it again.
Published 1 month ago by Mario Angel
3.0 out of 5 stars Missed This in the 80's
I never saw this movie when it first came out. Society has changed a lot in the (almost) 30 years since it was released. Read more
Published 1 month ago by avangyar
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome coming of age movie
Vision Quest is an excellent coming-of-age movie. The story is great and very motivating. Wrestlers and other athletes will find great inspiration in the main character's... Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Fazekas
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
its an amazing movie. its one of very few wrestling movies. i can relate cuz i wrestle highschool right now. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Remington Roberts
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