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Some Kind of Wonderful poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.2 / 100
1987·Drama / Romance / Comedy·1h 35m

SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL

“Before they could stand together, they had to stand alone.”

Keith Nelson, an artsy high school outcast, tries to land a date with popular girl Amanda Jones with some help from his tomboy best friend, Watts. However, Watts realizes she likes Keith as more than just a friend and tries to convince him to stop pursuing Amanda. Matters are further complicated when Keith's invitation draws the ire of Amanda's rich yet snobby ex-boyfriend, Hardy Jenns, who makes plans to get even.

Above the Line
Howard Deutch·DirectorJohn Hughes·WriterJan Kiesser·Director of PhotographyM. Scott Smith·Editor
Cast
Eric Stoltz·Keith NelsonMary Stuart Masterson·WattsLea Thompson·Amanda JonesChynna Phillips·MiaCraig Sheffer·Hardy JennsJohn Ashton·Cliff NelsonElias Koteas·SkinheadMaddie Corman·Laura NelsonMolly Hagan·ShayneBryan Scott·Party Guest
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Howard Deutch·Director
Writing· 1
John Hughes·Writer
Camera· 1
Jan Kiesser·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
M. Scott Smith·EditorBud S. Smith·Editor
Production· 1
John Hughes·Producer
By the Numbers
82.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
78%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$19M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#42576B
#8B8B8B
#C2916B
Mood
Serious, Contemplative
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three young individuals, two women and one man, positioned against a textured, light gray background that resembles a wall. The man is on th”

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Key Elements
'great Krew' Patch
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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