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In the Mood
When 15-year-old Sonny Wisecarver has an affair with his older neighbor Francine and then runs off to marry her, a stern judge has the union annulled. Then, when Sonny finds himself before the same judge after getting involved with another woman in her 20s, the publicity from this case makes him the object of affection for millions of young women
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Plot Summary
In this quirky romantic comedy, a shy, bespectacled college student named Sonny (Kathleen Wilhoite) becomes infatuated with a charismatic, popular fraternity brother named Woody (Brentley Johnson). Her attempts to win his affection are both endearing and hilariously misguided, leading to a series of awkward and amusing situations. The film follows Sonny's journey as she navigates the complexities of teenage desire and self-discovery.
Critical Reception
In the Mood received largely negative reviews from critics, who often found its humor to be juvenile and its plot predictable. While some acknowledged its lighthearted intentions, most found it to be a forgettable entry in the teen comedy genre of the 1980s. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
Critics found the film's humor to be weak and often cringeworthy.
The plot was seen as unoriginal and predictable.
Some noted the performances as passable but unable to salvage the weak material.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'In the Mood' is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Despite being directed by comedian Phyllis Diller, the film did not feature her in a performance role, and it is her only directorial credit for a feature film.
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