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Hard Feelings
It's 1963 and teenage Barnie has problems. School bullies are after him, his family is dysfunctional and his girl Leslie screws around. On the run from bullies, he hides in the African-American part of town and meets cute Winona.
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Plot Summary
A struggling college student, desperate for tuition money, takes a job as a handyman for a wealthy but eccentric elderly woman. He soon finds himself entangled in her peculiar world, including her attractive, bohemian granddaughter, leading to a series of comedic and romantic misadventures.
Critical Reception
Hard Feelings received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the humor uninspired. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actors, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the teen comedy genre of the early 1980s.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies on predictable plot devices and unoriginal jokes.
Performances by Jeff Daniels and Cindy Morgan are sometimes praised, but cannot save the weak script.
A dated and unremarkable teen comedy that fails to distinguish itself.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Hard Feelings' is largely absent from publicly available data. Based on its critical reception, it's unlikely to have garnered strong positive sentiment.
Fun Fact
Jeff Daniels, who plays the lead role of Nick, was only 28 years old during the filming of 'Hard Feelings,' despite his character being a college student.
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