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ShoutRating:
Release Date: 29 September, 1998 Retail Price: $9.98 Sorry, this product is not currently available. Cast: Complete Cast (12 total) |
Shout Reviews
Good fun!
Some reviewers here seem far too critical. Our family accidentally chanced on a TV rendition of the move, and it was a lot of fun. Sure, it's not accurate historically and the plot is somewhat predictable (lots of movies out there are, including some classics), but acting, setting, mood, and story are well done, making this a good light-hearted evening watch.
It's entertainment, stupid
Don't expect any life changing experiences from watching this piece of cinematic fluff. Shout is banal, historically innaccurate and very predictable. So what. Not every movie needs to reveal some hidden truth or angst.
OK, so why two stars? The cast is very good, really a waste considering the script. Travolta gets top billing but the movie is really a vehicle for then teen heart-throbs Jamie Walters and Heather Graham. Predictable emotionally mixed-up bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks sets out to seduce the headmaster/warden's beautiful daughter for a bet. She's falls for him, someone spills the beans on the bet, she gets mad but he finally exposes his sensitive and vulnerable side, confesses that he has fallen in love with her, too...what tripe! The script doesn't make any exceesive demands on their acting abilities. But, who cares! Heather Graham is a babe worth watching.
Who ever did the shooting/directing of the movie knows their craft. The photography is excellent through out. The movie has that slick, deeply saturated color look...lot's of nice atmospheric shots with with simply perfect lighting. Add in the attractive cast and you have eye candy that is easy to enjoy.
My reaction to Shout reminds me of listening to Abba songs. So easy to pan and forget, yet a guilty pleasure to enjoy.
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