Ultimate Bonding Movies (10 titles)

by: CuriousM from Glasgow

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Dead Poets Society

Carpe Dium or Sieze the Day always sticks with me. Still cry at this even though I know what happens...

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Dead Poets Society on DVD (1989)
Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard
Director: Peter Weir
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John Keating (Robin Williams) is an eccentric teacher who returns to teach in his childhood school. The message he gives to his students is to experience life for themselves. Consequently, several pupils reintroduce 'Dead Poets Society' of which Keating had been a past member. Secret, late night ..read more »

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The Lost Boys

"Michael...Michael...Michael...", just do it will you! Don't look at Chinese noodles in the same light after watching Kiefer Sutherland munch his way through them in this!

The Lost Boys on DVD (1987)
Starring: Corey Feldman, Jami Gertz, Corey Haim
Director: Joel Schumacher
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One of the better vampire films about two new-in-town brothers who discover a local gang of motorcycle youths are more undead than alive. Younger brother Sam works hard to eradicate the ghoulies but his older brother falls in love with the bunch's lone female - and is gradually becoming a vampire ..read more »

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The Outsiders

Ultimate S.E Hinton novel & brat pack ensemble. Tom Cruise before he turned into a robot...

The Outsiders (1983)
Starring: C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
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They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.

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The Breakfast Club

I didn't know what sushi was but Molly Ringwald carrying hers in a posh lunch box made me want to know!

The Breakfast Club on DVD (1985)
Starring: Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez
Director: John Hughes
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When five high school students from different social groups are forced to spend a Saturday together in detention, they find themselves interacting with and understanding each other for the first time. A jock (Emilio Estevez), a criminal (Judd Nelson), a princess (Molly Ringwald), a basket case (..read more »

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Grease

Ok, this one is still cheesy but it still makes you feel good when you watch it.

Grease on DVD (1978)
Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing
Director: Randal Kleiser
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Three features: 'Grease' is a film adaptation of the zippy smash hit translation from the Broadway musical tribute to the fabulous 1950s. As a new school year begins, wholesome Australian exchange student Sandy (pop star Olivia Newton-John) and duck-tailed, leather-jacketed Danny (John Travolta) ..read more »

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Stand By Me

One of the scariest kids movies I remember watching. River Phoenix acted beyond his years.

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Stand By Me on DVD (1986)
Starring: River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Wil Wheaton
Director: Rob Reiner
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Based on Stephen King's novella THE BODY, director Rob Reiner's STAND BY ME is the disarmingly tender and subtly sublime story of four kids on the precipice of early adulthood who embark upon a quest. There's Gordie (Wil Wheaton), the intelligent, creative one with the obviously bright future. His ..read more »

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Rumble Fish

Another S.E Hinton novel. Matt Dillon & Mickey Rourke played tortured souls. Great black & white footage.

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Rumble Fish on DVD (1983)
Starring: Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Dennis Hopper
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
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Francis Ford Coppola directed this beautiful black-and-white version of S.E. Hinton's popular youth novel. RUMBLE FISH explores the relationship between a young street thug, Rusty James (Matt Dillon), and his older brother, the legendary Motorcycle Boy (Mickey Rourke). When Motorcycle Boy comes ..read more »

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Saint Elmo's Fire

It was one of those films you wanted to be as cool as them and be as sexy as Demi Moore so you could snog Rob Lowe.

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Saint Elmo's Fire on DVD (1985)
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy
Director: Joel Schumacher
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Seven friends, fresh out of Georgetown University, cope with the fears and realities of adulthood while drinking at their favourite hangout, St. Elmo's. Alex (Judd Nelson) and Leslie (Ally Sheedy) are career-minded and heading towards marriage. Virginal Wendy (Mare Winningham) only has eyes for ..read more »

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West Side Story

Not my favourite film but it has the right themes going on to be in this list. Young love, lots of angst, some gang fights & lots of lipstick & large bosoms.

West Side Story on DVD (1961)
Starring: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno
Director: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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Considered one of the most popular musicals of all time, WEST SIDE STORY earned director Robert Wise an Oscar for Best Director as well as nine other Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Realistically portrayed characters and their surroundings and expert editing complementing innovative dance ..read more »

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Rebel Without A Cause

James Dean. The ultimate angst ridden role. Brilliant.

Rebel Without A Cause on DVD (1955)
Starring: James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo
Director: Nicholas Ray
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The age-old theme of teenage violence and delinquency is given distinctive insight by the well-cast Dean-Wood-Mineo trio. Perhaps the best teen-age drama of the 1950s. Academy Award Nominations: Best Supporting Actor--Sal Mineo, Best Supporting Actress--Natalie Wood, Best Motion Picture Story.

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