More like thisReview Don't Take The Basic Cable Version Seriously I graduated a southern California high school in 1977, which is essentially the location and time period of this movie. It's incredibly on the mark. But your mileage may vary, and I'll let the other reviews cover that. My purpose here is to reveal the horror which I just witnessed on a basic cable showing of Fast Times. This movie earned an initial 'X' rating from the MPAA when first submitted, and after a few cuts garnered an 'R' for its release. The movie I saw on basic cable this morning would barely rate PG. Massive cuts and edits were evident all through the film. Entire scenes were removed. The dialog was edited so that you'd think it was made in the 1950's. The hilarious masturbation scene was edited in such a way that it appeared Linda walked in on Brad while he was peeing. (They actually ran the film backwards during this scene.) Even some of the musical soundtrack had changed, due to rights issues I'd guess. My point is, if you've only seen this movie on basic cable, you really haven't seen this movie. The version I saw today was on A&E, and they just butchered it. Things like that should be illegal.
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Contribute to This PageWhat is the message of Fast Times at Ridgemont High?Fast Times at Ridgemont High excels in showing how we're all in flux at that stage of our lives, while also providing inspiration for how we might gain back some of that malleability in adulthood. Damone is a character many see in themselves at some point, with braggadocio replacing identity.
What is Fast Times at Ridgemont High based on?The 1982 film 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' was inspired by San Diego's own Clairemont High School.
Is Fast Times a stoner movie?Based on Cameron Crowe's book, directed by Amy Heckerling and starring the 22-year-old Sean Penn in his second movie role ever (Bad Boys was his first), Fast Times is hailed as one of the greatest stoner movies.
Why is Fast Times at Ridgemont High so popular?Certainly, one of the reasons why it proved so popular at the time and has remained in the pop culture conversation is due to the film's honest depiction of that milieu, gleaned via a rather unique endeavour.
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