Risky Business

Audience Reviews

View More

William Dec 8 Funny with some iconic scenes See more Gustavo R Nov 29 ..................... See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 17 So much fun seeing Cruise get his start. Best season to watch is on a cold winters night. Dirty dirty concept though... See more Jess S Aug 27 The underscore to this film is so emotive and perfectly chosen. The characters played by Cruise and De Mornay are so tangible and so well played. Perfectly nostalgic of the 80s and the feeling of being young and free. Would recommend it to anyone who wants a meaningful film that's original with charm. The plot line can feel slightly rushed and clunky briefly but overall is a fabulous evening watch to feel good and reminisce. See more M P. @MovieLoverPassion Jul 3 Rewatched after many years and this film still holds up 42 years later. Iconic. Just delicious. It’s smart, whitty, funny and filmed beautifully. A star is truly born in Tom’s performance. His character development of Joel from innocent teen to… well watch the film is extraordinary. Oh & Tom’s charisma and killer smile 😋. See more Zach W. @zwreviews Jun 26 Written and directed by Paul Brickman, Risky Business chronicles the continuously chaotic and escalating problems of a teenager home alone while his parents are out of town. It is interesting to see Tom Cruise in a role so drastically different than his most recent roles. Cruise captivates with his subtle transformation from youthful innocence to provocativeness and adulthood. Risky Business features a story that builds conflict around the relatable feelings of attraction, sexuality, and intimacy. Though the tone is awkward and slightly uncomfortable at times, the dynamic between Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay is compelling enough to remain intriguing. The strength of Risky Business derives from its script. Though the story is a simple one, the exploration of desperation is profound in its ability to capture one of the many complexities of growing up. It’s clear from 1983 that Tom Cruise had something special in the industry. His line deliveries and overall persona is charming, but it’s his emotional range that stands out in this role as Joel. While Risky Business is a fun balance of chaos, humor, and emotion, the story does feel repetitive and underwhelming by its conclusion. Overall, Risky Business is a special blend of immature shenanigans and insatiable curiosity. Tom Cruise is electric and Paul Brickman crafts a compelling story despite its simplicity and anticlimactic final act. See more Read all reviews

Risky Business

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Most Popular at Home Now