Risky Business
Intrigue
Voici un bref résumé de Risky Business (1984) : Risky Business est un film de comédie sur le passage à l'âge adulte qui suit l'histoire de Joel Goodson (Tom Cruise), un lycéen de 17 ans sérieux et responsable, déterminé à obtenir de bonnes notes et à aller à l'université. Lorsque ses parents le laissent seul pour le week-end, la vie de Joel prend une tournure inattendue. Sans aucun adulte pour surveiller ses activités, Joel décide de jeter la prudence aux vents et de se livrer à un comportement imprudent. Il organise une fête déchaînée chez lui, avec de la musique forte, de l'alcool et de la danse. Les festivités attirent l'attention d'une belle et séduisante prostituée nommée Joan (Rebecca De Mornay), qui a le double de l'âge de Joel. Malgré ses réserves initiales, Joel tombe amoureux de Joan et l'invite à rester pour la nuit. Alors qu'ils se rapprochent, Joel se retrouve tiraillé entre son innocence et son désir nouveau. Pendant ce temps, une série de mésaventures se déroulent alors que Joel tente de naviguer dans sa nouvelle liberté, y compris une rencontre désastreuse avec un groupe de fêtards bruyants. Au fil du week-end, la façade responsable de Joel commence à s'effondrer, et il doit affronter les conséquences de ses actes. Sera-t-il capable de sauver sa réputation et de maintenir son estime de soi, ou succombera-t-il à la tentation de sa nouvelle liberté ? Risky Business est une exploration hilarante et réconfortante de la rébellion adolescente, de l'identité et des frontières floues entre l'innocence et l'expérience.
Critiques
Thomas
Young Tom Cruise was remarkably handsome.
Camille
6/10. The 80s and 90s saw a wave of teen sex comedies emerge from Hollywood, often centered on the realization of self-worth, with a sense of youthful innocence amidst the hormonal impulses. Viewed today, the "R-rated" content feels dated and far from wild. The filmmakers unimaginatively pieced together a formulaic set of tropes – masturbation scenes, a car-in-the-water mishap, subway heart-to-hearts turning sexual, and the classic parents-are-out-of-town party. The editing consistently skips over potentially interesting moments.
Avery
This early Tom Cruise vehicle is a quintessential coming-of-age comedy. Cruise plays a privileged but academically unexceptional high schooler who stumbles into an acquaintance with a captivating call girl. With her help, he successfully transforms from a student into a high-end pimp, making a fortune overnight and ultimately getting accepted into Princeton. A young and cool cruise, I thought he was handsome; but I'm not a huge fan, just watched it briefly. Its take on the Business is the most captivating aspect of the film.
Charles
The way Tom Cruise smoked in that movie made me pick up a Hongtashan... my first cigarette ever.
Gabrielle
29 years ago, Tom Cruise was in this teen flick, just 21 years old. Now, he's had three divorces.
Judah
The 80s defined teenage years like no other decade, and *Risky Business* is the ultimate proof. Joel Goodson’s life in the ’burbs was a perfect storm of epicness, from his punchy lines to that iconic Porsche. It’s the kind of movie where you can’t help but root for the bad boy who’s also a total square. The high-stakes adventures and come-ons are as thrilling today as they were back then.
Daphne
What’s a responsible teen with college aspirations doing driving a Porsche in a wealthy Chicago suburb? Joel Goodson proves that even the most trustworthy kid can’t resist a little risky business. A fun and relatable coming-of-age tale with a twist, *Risky Business* captures the essence of teenage longing and the allure of rebellion.
Diana
"Risky Business" is the ultimate 80s classic that captures the essence of teenage rebellion and self-discovery. Joel Goodson's wild ride through the wealthy Chicago suburbs in his BMW while his parents are away is a thrilling reminder to let go of inhibitions. The film perfectly balances humor, coming-of-age drama, and a touch of libertinism, making it a timeless tale of growing up and facing life's risks head-on.
