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Amazon.com: Paying homage to both The Road Warrior and The Lost Boys, Solarbabies is set in a futuristic world where water is scarce, children are locked away in orphanages, and a glowing ball of frenetic energy has the power to make dreams a reality. Released theatrically in 1986, the film's cast includes a who's who of some of that decade's most popular young actors: Jami Gertz (Sixteen Candles, Less Than Zero) is alpha girl Terra; Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Rush)) portrays hot teen Jason; and Lukas Haas (Witness, Alpha Dog) co-stars as young deaf Danny. Through plucky perseverance and a skillful knowledge of skateball (a roller version of hockey), the kids come up with a plan to save civilization from the corporate dictatorship that rations the free flow of water and also save themselves from their stifling lives in the orphanage. As Terra points out, "We must have parents somewhere." Some of the sets seem so inspired by the The Road Warrior films that you half expect Tina Turner to pop out, referring to them as Raggedy Children. Instead, we get bon mots (again from Terra) such as, "Get out, you creature of filth!" The film has a certain cheesy charm that may appeal to viewers in their mid-teens. While not an original film by any means, it does include suspense and a surprising amount of heart. --Jae-Ha Kim
Customer Reviews:
- A classic flick: This movie isn't anything special, but it is a decent flick for it's time. There are many actors in this film that later went on to a great movie career.
- Hmm...: Honestly, I love sci-fi movies about a post-apocolyptic future. And this movie is full of real stars. However, the plot is a little too thin. The special effects are actually alright, considering this movie was done in 1986. The musical score is the most horrid synthesizer garbage you will ever hear. If you can get it cheap, it's a great addition to your sci-fi collection. Although, you'll probably only watch it once.
- Great Kids Movie: This is a great movie about triumph over almost impossible odds, and loyalty.I loved watching this when I was young, and was so glad to see it out on video!
- great movie: i loved this movie. i bought it for my boyfriend as a gift, i had never seen it until the purchase, a wonderful 80's type story, sci-fi like.
- Time machine back to the 80s: This movie encompasses all that is 80s. You get to see favorite 80s actors/actresses before they were big. The story has its holes, but it is a fun family movie. If you let go of how movies entertain you now, you can surely enjoy this classic 80s movie. If you like The Lost Boys, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Just One of the Guys, Heathers, The Sure Thing, Valley Girl, or any of the Brat Pack movies, you will enjoy this.
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