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FILM RISKY
FILM RISKY is the first home video by B'z, released on December 16, 1990 on both VHS and LaserDisc. Along with the proceeding release JUST ANOTHER LIFE the next year, the pair of releases are the only two B'z home videos to not be later made available on DVD.
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Plot Summary
A high school senior seizes an opportunity to make money while his parents are away, leading to a series of chaotic and unexpected events. He enlists the help of a call girl, but his newfound financial freedom soon spirals out of control. The film explores themes of youthful ambition, risk-taking, and the consequences of unchecked desires.
Critical Reception
Risky Business was a critical and commercial success, launching Tom Cruise into stardom. It was praised for its witty screenplay, stylish direction, and Cruise's charismatic performance. The film is often cited as a quintessential 1980s coming-of-age story.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sharp humor and Tom Cruise's breakout performance.
Seen as a provocative and stylish exploration of teenage desire and recklessness.
The film's satirical edge and memorable scenes were often highlighted by critics.
Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's humor and Tom Cruise's early performance. Many found it to be an entertaining and thought-provoking look at teenage escapades and the pursuit of independence.
Fun Fact
The iconic scene where Tom Cruise dances to Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll" in his underwear was not originally in the script; it was improvised by Cruise himself.
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