About Last Night

January 4th, 2010

A definitive Brat Pack movie of the 1980s, About Last Night stars Rob Lowe and Demi Moore as two veterans of the Chicago singles scene trying the “c” word: commitment. James Belushi is Lowe’s wisecracking sex advisor, and Elizabeth Perkins (in her film debut) is Moore’s doubting girlfriend. This adaptation of David Mamet’s play Sexual Perversity in Chicago marks the feature debut of director Edward Zwick (The Last Samurai).

This movie should be required viewing for all teens who think they are ready for a real relationship. It is probably easier to digest if you actually witnessed any of the 80s, but I the ying and yang of the main characters relationship is protrayed with a timeless truth about the conflict between the desire for closeness and the need for new conquests when you are still young and inexperienced. Jim Belushi is really funny with his sarcastic wit barely able to conseal his growing envy of his best friends relationship. Liz Perkins is his perfect match, too bad that wouldve been too neat of a package. This rental is perfect for a newly dating couple on a stormy day – Im positive itll get ya talking bout that first heartbreaking love and bring you closer.