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Solarbabies [VHS] (1986)

Starring: Richard Jordan, Jami Gertz Director: Alan Johnson Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: VHS Tape
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Richard Jordan, Jami Gertz, Jason Patric, Lukas Haas, James LeGros
  • Directors: Alan Johnson
  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
  • VHS Release Date: September 1, 1998
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6301976460
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,935 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Paying homage to both The Road Warrior and The Lost Boys, Solarbabies is set in a futuristic world where water is scarce, children are locked away in orphanages, and a glowing ball of frenetic energy has the power to make dreams a reality. Released theatrically in 1986, the film's cast includes a who's who of some of that decade's most popular young actors: Jami Gertz (Sixteen Candles, Less Than Zero) is alpha girl Terra; Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Rush)) portrays hot teen Jason; and Lukas Haas (Witness, Alpha Dog) co-stars as young deaf Danny. Through plucky perseverance and a skillful knowledge of skateball (a roller version of hockey), the kids come up with a plan to save civilization from the corporate dictatorship that rations the free flow of water and also save themselves from their stifling lives in the orphanage. As Terra points out, "We must have parents somewhere." Some of the sets seem so inspired by the The Road Warrior films that you half expect Tina Turner to pop out, referring to them as Raggedy Children. Instead, we get bon mots (again from Terra) such as, "Get out, you creature of filth!" The film has a certain cheesy charm that may appeal to viewers in their mid-teens. While not an original film by any means, it does include suspense and a surprising amount of heart. --Jae-Ha Kim

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars this one brings me back..., December 4, 2003
By "cotter_pin" (Springvale, ME United States) - See all my reviews
Okay. First of all, you have to understand that this is an 80's flick. If you watched (and enjoyed) this movie growing up in the 80's, then it will bring you back. Maybe i'm just a die-hard fan of post-apocolyptic-ish 80's movies, but this one is definatley fun. This movie needs to be released on DVD. Its up there with movies such as The Last Starfighter, The Lost Boys, Gremlins, and other great (semi-cheezy) 80's movies. If you like any of these movies, then Solarbabies is definatley a must see. But its mostly for people who saw it in the 80's and who still love 80's stuff (transformers, pop-culture, various other nostalgic items).
I love this movie, and i recommend for anyone who saw it and liked it growing up, to find a copy and have an enjoying movie night watching it again.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Solarbabies Rocks!, May 11, 2002
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Solarbabies is a futuristic movie about a group of kids (ages 7-17)living in an orphanage. None of the kids knows where they came from or what the outside world is about. That is, until they get a chance to go beyond the walls, both the walls of their captivity and the walls of their perceptions. It is a wonderful movie about the underdogs fighting against all odds and about the meek inheiriting the Earth. Whether you like sci-fi or just like movies about kids, this is a great movie for you.
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this movie!!!, October 17, 2005
First of all I was a kid in the 80's and love everything about the 80's. I am now 25 and still love everything and anything having t do with 80's. Now, with that being said...I love this movie. To this day I love this movie. As well as The Lost Boys, Gremlins, Space Camp, Ice Pirates, etc. If you love 80's movies and the music you will enjoy this movie. Im so glad to have found it again and recommend it to anyone.
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The memory his movie stayed with me all these years. I was so happy that I found it on Amazon. It's just a s great as I remembered it to be.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Solarbabies
Solarbabies is one of the quintacential movies of the 80's. It has everything from cheesy custumes and mediocre dialog. I recommend everyone see this movie at least once!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this movie
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great 80s Movie!
One of the great movies of the 80s ... how could you beat a action packed feel good movies from the 80s!!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not So Much...
I bought this movie without ever seeing it thinking that i would love it because i am a huge fan of silly 80's movies, however i was sadly dissapointed. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Elisa C. Padilla

3.0 out of 5 stars Jae Ha Kim's Editorial Review
I loved this film as a kid. I just read Kim's editorial review above and I just gotta point out, Solarbabies couldn't possibly pay homage to the film Lost Boys; it came out a year... Read more
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