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Fast Times at Ridgemont High Review - Does It Hold Up In 2009?

Fast Times at Ridgemont High staring Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Robert Romanus, Brian Backer, Phoebe Cates, and Forest Whitaker
It may be hard for some to believe, but I just recently watched Fast Times at Ridgemont High for the first time. I'd seen bits and pieces of it here and there, but never all the way through. That being said, it was interesting to see many familiar faces when they were much younger at the time (Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Rienhold, and Forest Whitaker to name a few).

The story is simple. It was one of the first typical teen movies of the 80's, and basically was about life as a teen growing up in California.

The author of the book which the movie was based on actually posed as a high school student while he was writing his story. For that reason, this movie isn't as exaggerated as one might expect. It puts a humorous spin on the common occurrences that a teen would have, such as working lowly jobs, dating, sex, and trying to graduate.

Conclusion - I found this movie to be entertaining. Although a bit dated, I would still recommend watching this one if you haven't had the pleasure yet.
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