Love this movie. Like those of most Hughes films, this soundtrack got me through a lot of car rides in the 80s. "This Woman's Work"--killer! The comedic fantasy sequences never felt off to me; they were all part of Jake's character arc. I especially love the lawnmower dance, as sinister as the raging insects below the ground in Lynch's Blue Velvet. (Side note: who eats smelt?? Is eating smelt a sign of adulting??) Quick note that Jake says in voiceover that he had finished college that spring, so I put his age at 21 when they marry, not 17. This is also in keeping with your mentioning that Hughes married at 20.
I've been listening to Kate Bush's "This woman's work" on and off ever since I saw the movie. It's such an emotional and poignant song. It was perfect for that ending and should've won an award.
You're probably right about his age, I don't remember this particular detail but it would make more sense that he was 21.
Agreed about "This Woman's Work"! You've got me rewatching it, and I still love everything about it. I forgot that much of the comedy is physical! I love wordplay, but a well-timed pratfall is welcome, like the morning after Kristy initiates sex and Jake slips on the sidewalk because he's still so wowed, lol. Or Jake mobbed by sexy models while holding someone's infant. :)
I've never seen this movie, but I really enjoyed your article. It was really well-written and enjoyable
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Love this movie. Like those of most Hughes films, this soundtrack got me through a lot of car rides in the 80s. "This Woman's Work"--killer! The comedic fantasy sequences never felt off to me; they were all part of Jake's character arc. I especially love the lawnmower dance, as sinister as the raging insects below the ground in Lynch's Blue Velvet. (Side note: who eats smelt?? Is eating smelt a sign of adulting??) Quick note that Jake says in voiceover that he had finished college that spring, so I put his age at 21 when they marry, not 17. This is also in keeping with your mentioning that Hughes married at 20.
I've been listening to Kate Bush's "This woman's work" on and off ever since I saw the movie. It's such an emotional and poignant song. It was perfect for that ending and should've won an award.
You're probably right about his age, I don't remember this particular detail but it would make more sense that he was 21.
Agreed about "This Woman's Work"! You've got me rewatching it, and I still love everything about it. I forgot that much of the comedy is physical! I love wordplay, but a well-timed pratfall is welcome, like the morning after Kristy initiates sex and Jake slips on the sidewalk because he's still so wowed, lol. Or Jake mobbed by sexy models while holding someone's infant. :)