Summer Fling
The dawning of summer brings little comfort to 17-year-old Frankie (Jared Leto), an underachieving student who knows he'll catch hell when his last report card comes in the mail. But he resolves to cut loose while vacationing seaside with his flaky parents -- and ends up making new friends, falling in love and discovering a few things about himself. Catherine O'Hara, Christina Ricci and Gabriel Byrne also star in this coming-of-age story.
Member Reviews
Watch "Summer Fling!" - momandson
I thought this was a great teen family movie -- especially for those teenage daughters. The comic portrayal of the mother with her hilarious dramatic bent towards political issues was wonderfully funny. My daughter though that Leto's eyes were the best draw of the whole film, which is primarily why we zipped it. The parent-child relationships were silly but warm. Leto's loving relationship with his on-screen brother wish special needs was well played but fun and respectful. One of my favourite scenes was Leto bouncing down the hill on the ball only to be seen by the two women who are the object of his affection. Oh yes, and look out for "walking the wall." Ha!Summer Fling not centre stage - sessi79
I'm only giving this movie 2 stars cuz it wasn't really my kind of movie. It wasn't a bad movie. It was well done, but I just couldn't relate to it very well. I thought it was going to be your typical cheesy teen angst movie: Boy seeks Girl, Boy sleeps with Girl's bestfriend, Boy throws beach party to get Girl. I mean those things happen, but it's not the center of the movie or even really part of the main plot. The main plot centers around an Irish family whose dad is always gone and what the famlily does in between while awaiting his return.
Member Reviews
Read All...
Watch "Summer Fling!" - momandson
I thought this was a great teen family movie -- especially for those teenage daughters. The comic portrayal of the mother with her hilarious dramatic bent towards political issues was wonderfully funny. My daughter though that Leto's eyes were the best draw ...Summer Fling not centre stage - sessi79
I'm only giving this movie 2 stars cuz it wasn't really my kind of movie. It wasn't a bad movie. It was well done, but I just couldn't relate to it very well. I thought it was going to be your typical cheesy teen angst movie: Boy seeks Girl, Boy sleeps with ...