It may not be intellectually correct to enjoy a teen comedy without any other subliminal purpose other than to entertain and, in between, to make you laugh. But the truth is that I really like this Adventures in Babysitting (1987). I came into contact with this gem from the 80's (it's already a cult film) in the early 90's. Needless to say, I loved it. This is director Chris Columbus' first film and he already shows a sharp sense of humour and a grate taste for music. The group of young actors is phenomenal, the performances of Elisabeth Shue, the heroine of the story, Calvin Levels as the sympathetic car thief, Vincent D'Onofrio as the owner of the workshop very similar to Thor and Penelope Ann Miller, the friend who runs away from home, are remarkable. But, in general, all the supporting actors embody their role well, the script is funny and original, the action is always surprising us and the music is very good. In fact, it plays a key role in the development of the story, even ending up being an integral part of it. The phrase "Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues", uttered by Albert Collins himself, has already taken on mythical contours, as well as the performance of Southside Johnny and Asbury Jukes at the university party.
Review of Adventures in Babysitting
