Film recommendation- Brats, 2024

[Neveragain]

Feature documentary “Brats” looks at the iconic films of the 1980s that shaped a generation and the narrative that took hold
when their young stars were branded the “Brat Pack”. Director Andrew McCarthy reunites with his fellow bratpackers -
friends, colleagues and former foes including Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Jon Cryer, Leah Thompson,
and Timothy Hutton, many of whom he had not seen for over 30 years to answer the question: What did it mean to be part of the Brat Pack?

-Synopsis scraped from Star Original channel on Disney+.

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A 2024 documentary film featuring interesting interviews by Andrew McCarthy with fellow Brat Packers and discussing
how the Brat Pack label affected their acting careers and their relationships with fellow Brat Packers.
Many entertainment professionals and journalists were also interviewed adding further perspectives on how the Brat Pack
Moniker led to misconceptions about this group of Hollywood celebrities.

This film would be very nostalgic and enjoyable to people who still hold a connection to the Brat Pack films
and characters and especially for people who belonged to the student sub cultures that attended high school in the 1980’s.

Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson were the only notables who declined to participate.
Sadly Director-Writer John Hughes (R.I.P.) who deserves much credit for inventing the Brat Pack through his successful run of teen films
also could not attend.

 

[kane]

I never considered Timothy Hutton part of the brat pack

 

[Neveragain]

Agreed, Tim Hutton was not a member of the Brat Pack, but I guess McCarthy needed more content with Molly’s
rejection of the project. He added Jonny Cryer to the project too. Perhaps to coax Molly into participating.

For me it was a great look at how everyone looks much older now, except Rob Lowe.
Also interesting was looking at all of their homes. You could easily see who had the most money.
To me Rob Lowe had best home and most money. Demi Moore was 2nd, Emilio Estevez in third but still rich.

Worst home was Ally Sheedy. Small crib but still probably north of $2 million small apartment in N.Y.

I watched it on Disney+ but it might also be on other platforms.

 

[SpottedCow]

Was honestly hoping for an expose on the glorious pork filled sausages coming out of Sheboygan Wisconsin. Oh well, one can only dream

 

[Jammer]

Lowe, Downey Jr, Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Sean and Chris Penn, Holly Robinson- same high school.