When plans with her boyfriend fall through, high school senior Chris Parker ends up babysitting the Anderson kids, Brad and Sara. What should be a quiet night in, however, turns into a series of ridiculous exploits, starting when they leave the house to pick up Chris' friend Brenda. Soon, Brad's buddy Daryl is involved, and the group must contend with car thieves, blues musicians and much more..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 102 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy
✓ Stars: Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, Calvin Levels
✓ Director: Ric Waite, Debra Hill, Lynda Obst, William Steinkamp, Janet Hirshenson
The Adventures in Babysitting (1987) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Adventures in Babysitting (1987) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Adventures in Babysitting (1987) is staring with Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, Calvin Levels, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Ric Waite, Debra Hill, Lynda Obst, William Steinkamp, Janet Hirshenson juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.