License to Drive

Infobox_Film
name =License to Drive


caption = "License to Drive" theatrical poster
imdb_id =0095519
writer =Neil Tolkin
starring =Corey Haim
Corey Feldman
Carol Kane
Richard Masur
Heather Graham
Michael Manasseri
Nina Siemaszko
cinematography =Bruce Surtees
editing =Wendy Green Bricmont
Stephen Semel
director =Greg Beeman
producer =John Davis
Andrew Licht
Jeffrey A. Mueller
distributor =20th Century Fox
released =July 6, 1988
runtime =88 min.
music =Jay Ferguson
amg_id = 1:29158
country = USA
language = English
budget =$8,000,000
gross =$22,433,275 (USA) (sub-total)

"License to Drive" is a 1988 teen comedy/adventure, starring Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Carol Kane, Richard Masur, Heather Graham, Michael Manasseri and Nina Siemaszko. The screenplay was written by Neil Tolkin. It also marked Greg Beeman's directorial debut.

The film was in production during the latter months of 1987. It was one of the most popular films that starred both Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. It was released on July 6, 1988 in the United States and grossed over $20 million at the domestic box office. It received a PG-13 rating in the United States, PG in the United Kingdom and M in Australia. It was distributed by 20th Century Fox.

Plot summary

The film is about a 16 year old teenager named Les Anderson (played by Haim) who is trying to get his driver's license. He has a crush on one of the more popular and attractive girls in school, Mercedes (played by Graham).

After failing his driver's test, Les lies to his parents and friends, convincing them that he has passed the test and was issued a state driver's license. That night he sneaks out of the house with his grandfather's prized Cadillac for a night on the town with Mercedes. She gets drunk and passes out, causing minor hood damage to the car.

Les panics and goes to his friend Dean's house, where Dean (played by Feldman) fixes the dents in the car's hood. Dean persuades Les to go out for a joyride, unaware that Les does not have a license. They end up getting into all kinds of trouble and hilarity ensues.

Reception

Chicago Sun-Times critic Roger Ebert summarized this by stating that "..."License to Drive" remembers feelings like that, and it brings back the whole complex of emotions about being 16 and taking your test.. ". [ [http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19880706/REVIEWS/807060301/1023 :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews :: License To Drive (xhtml) ] ]

Music

Track listing

#"Drive My Car" by Breakfast Club - 3:13
#"Sweet Surrender" by Brenda K. Starr - 4:50
#"I Feel Free (Extended Version)" by Belinda Carlisle - 6:55
#"Time Starts Now" by Boys Club - 4:28
#"Get Outta My Dreams Get Into My Car" by Billy Ocean - 5:29
#"Crucial" by New Edition - 4:30
#"One More Dance" by Jonathan Butler - 4:32
#"Jazzy's In The House" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince- Will Smith and
#Jeffery A. Townes] - 2:55 would later star with James Avery, who played Les' driving instructor, on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which premiered two years later.
#"Touch and Go" by Femme Fatale - 3:57
#"Make Some Noise" by Slave Raider - 3:28
#Mercedes Boy by Pebbles -3:54 (single remix)

DVD

A special edition DVD was distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment in the United States on May 3, 2005.

Special features included:
* Corey Haim interview
* Corey Feldman interview
* Audio commentary with Greg Beeman and Neil Tolkin
* Deleted Scene
* TV spots
* Theatrical trailers
* Screenplay (DVD-ROM)

References

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