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The In Crowd
A young man of the rock and roll generation is in his senior year of high school. When one day he successfully gets on a popular teen dance television show he becomes a star. The plot follows him as he lives his new life in his new world. What he finds are adoring fans, jealous rivals, bitter friends left behind, and the girl of his dreams...his dance partner.
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Plot Summary
A shy, young man from a modest background gets a job as a tennis pro at an exclusive country club in the Hamptons. He becomes infatuated with a beautiful local socialite and tries to navigate the complex social dynamics of the wealthy elite, encountering rivals and uncovering secrets along the way.
Critical Reception
The In Crowd was not a critical success upon its release, often criticized for its predictable plot and shallow character development. While some appreciated its attempt at a coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of wealth and privilege, it generally failed to resonate with critics or audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its nostalgic 80s aesthetic and soundtrack.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.
Seen as a somewhat lightweight teen drama with limited depth.
Google audience: Audience reception is sparse, with limited available data, but generally reflects a mixed to lukewarm response, often noting it as a forgettable film from the era.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in various country clubs in the New Jersey area, rather than the Hamptons where it is set.
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