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Rating: Q=5, P=4 / Average OJ
Scale 1=2, Scale 2=3, Scale 3=2, Scale 4=2
Action, Adventure, Coming of Age, Science Fiction
The debut film for both Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix (not counting TV shows) is a fun family escape but is less about the actual adventure and more about learning to go after your dreams. The story is a little surreal, a little disjointed, a little weird. The young actors are great, though. I found myself wanting more--especially the nostalgia factor the director only introduced with the few adult characters.
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