Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Rachael Leigh Cook | ... | Dori Lawrence | |
Jonathan Tucker | ... | Mark Deloach | |
Agnes Bruckner | ... | Sue 'of the Dubervilles' Dubois | |
Val Kilmer | ... | Staff Sergeant Skeer | |
Joe Mantegna | ... | Gil Deloach | |
Carrie Fisher | ... | Mrs. Dubois | |
Diane Venora | ... | Mrs. Hengen | |
Ed Begley Jr. | ... | Father Concoff | |
Michael Godere | ... | Gregory Tripodi (as Michael Goduti) | |
Daniel Franzese | ... | Danny Tripodi | |
Zena Grey | ... | Gina Deloach | |
André Vippolis | ... | Dori's Agent, Ricky (as Andre Vippolis) | |
Paul Le Mat | ... | Dori's Internist | |
Bridget Barkan | ... | Francine | |
Billy Lush | ... | Nando |
An adventurous romantic drama about a high-school rich kid serving in the Marine Corps to avoid jail, and a schizophrenic actress, whose career is crashing. Mark Deloach lands in the Marine Corps and meets Dori Lawrence before shipping out. Mark and Dori are a perfect match of misfits introduced by a friend, Sue Dubois, whose mother is suing Mark. Dori has left the bright lights of Hollywood to fix her life and mental illness, while at boot camp, Drill Instructor Skeer is on a mission not only to train Mark, but to make a man out of the rebellious teenager. The two outcast lovers, with more than a dose of humor, cling to their romance in spite of obstacles from authorities and circumstances which stand in their way. Written by Anonymous
"Stateside" is a quirky romantic comedy. Mark (Jonathan Tucker) is a prep school student with a strict father who sends him to the Marines; Dori (Rachael Leigh Cook) is an aspiring musician with a temper and mental problems. They do a good job of introducing us to the characters; both are quite likable.
The film picks up when our leads are falling in love. The comedy aspects are funny and the romantic aspects are cute. The film gets dramatic at times. In my opinion, too dramatic but the film-makers had things they wanted to say, and I think they wanted to make this a "bigger" film than just a romantic comedy.
The film has a great soundtrack and they got me in a great mood to start the film with Elvis Costello during the opening credits. I recommend "Stateside" for movie fans who want more to their romantic comedies.