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"There's nothing wrong with going nowhere, son. It's a privilege of youth": I think this quote may best summarize "Fandango", which gives much to think about, also in comparison to what is considered the first of all road pictures, "Easy rider". The myth and the out of time fashion of these road trips along US highways, still today pulsing with sense of liberty, is an element of attraction for the public of every time, mainly if accompanied by some good and emotionally powerful music. "Easy rider" was set in the 60's, when the myth of liberty was at its height, it was the celebration of the hippie era, of an ideology and watching it after 40 years, conveys a sense of tenderness towards the ingenuity of these bikers going nowhere, believing in freedom from all constrictions but unconscious of what they were really looking for. "Fandango" is set in 1971 but shot in 1985, US and universal history have taught a lot of things, and what is evident there, mainly in contrast with "Easy rider", is the deep consciousness of these mates, they perfectly know what they are looking for, they want to escape from what is hanging over their future lives, knowing that the myth of life on the road has lost all credibility. It is more a celebration of youth, of an age when you think that friendship and fun will last for ever, but you know that time must come to an end, and you need to do something, in this case an unforgettable road-trip, in order to postpone that end and escape from the forthcoming adulthood. Fandango, although extremely funny, almost irreverent, in situations and dialogues, leaves traces of deep nostalgia, and melancholia, pervaded as it is by such fear about life, in terms of responsibility, burdens, troubles. The skydiving adventure meant as the most extreme searching for life, and a desperate way to exorcise the coming of adulthood, is the most effective moment of the movie. Fandango shows some clichés, which however are part of this kind of movies, it is deeply American in the passionate way it celebrates life, freedom and the feeling of being "born to be wild", through a strong visual impact. However, it is undoubtedly entertaining, moving, thought-provoking, and emotionally engaging: really worth seeing, at least only for the wonderful locations, which frame very good performances, mainly a young and deserving Kevin Costner.

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Reviewed by yris2002 8 / 10

Entertaining and moving road-picture on the end of youth

Reviewed by rodjoynerwpf 8 / 10

West Texas road trip gone good

Cemented in my memory since catching it late night on cable in 1986. I never understood how this movie did not catch on. When in the military in the 80s, a VHS tape of Fandango got passed around the barracks and it became a cult hit in days. It entertained and somewhat connected with most everybody that I know that watched it. Maybe that was the thing. This bro flick might have been too new or focused for its time and it did not fit in with expected cinema expectations for the day. Anyway, I watched it and laughed and loved Costner's confident and cocky delivery and dialogue. The movie ignited some interests in me. I went skydiving a few months later. Have visited and fallen in love with the desert Southwest and especially the Texas Big Bend area and Marfa (drove past the Sonic yesterday). I even got a pilot's license and use the term "major malfunction" sometimes. Being in military I found myself saying goodbye to friends and wishing them a "good life". I think that Mr. Reynolds had a pretty good idea at the core of the key angst of growing into adulthood and being exposed to new experiences. The movie may not be perfect but I think what people have found endearing about the film is that his vision and that genuine angst still are clear.

Fandango

1985

Action / Comedy / Drama

Fandango

1985

Action / Comedy / Drama

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Entertaining and moving road-picture on the end of youth

West Texas road trip gone good

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