Odd first film, from David Puttnam and Alan Parker. A gentle slice of life about 12 year olds, mostly about Mark Lester and Jack Wild's friendship, and Lester in love with Tracy Hyde. The first demonstration of Parker's skills with kids - although he was a writer here not a director. Waris Hussein directs well. Made with skill and empathy.
Financed in part by Hemdale who had Lester and Wild under contract.
It's very slight and Michael Jackson would've loved it but it's well acted, generous spirit and nice tunes from the Bee Gees.
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