BRATS Reviews

I'm not sure if it was how much I was looking forward to/expecting from this documentary or if it really was “just okay” but I feel a little letdown.

Growing up in the 80’s I've always loved this group of actors & in particular John Hughes films. My hope was to hear stories & experiences I've never heard before. That wasn't at all what it was.

Out of the few stories told, I've heard variations of them over the years. I was also incredibly disappointed that Anthony Michael Hall was never brought up, not once. The interview with the David Blum, who wrote the New York magazine article, was less than satisfying & felt awkward from both sides. Although he may still stand behind that article he never took responsibility, apologized or took ownership of how it might have impacted this group of young adults at the time. McCarthy gave him more than one opportunity to do that.

Lastly, in the end I felt like the final product was Andrew McCarthy trying to come to terms with his feelings about it in an awkward, stiff & uncomfortable way. I'm left feeling sad I didn't get more out of it. 😢

This was really about McCarthy getting over the massive chip on his shoulder that’s been there for decades. It felt like something his therapist told him to do. That said I liked seeing the interviews. The fact he got the time of day from them gives you a sense of his and their character.

Follow Andrew McCarthy on 90 minutes of therapy as he wrestles with the “Brat Pack” label 40 years later. It’s hard to sympathize with him and weird to see how tortured he has been due to this.
Those movies were an important part of my childhood.

It was fun to see all the 80s actors and their views on the “Brat Pack” but it just seemed like a doc that Andrew McCarthy wanted to do about himself and wanted everyone to know he’s mad about the label lol

I love brat pack movies, so had high hopes- but unfortunately this was a case study in the dangers of taking things personally featuring Andrew McCarthy whining about how being called a brat ruined his career

Not sure what I expected. A bit too much “poor me” for my liking. Regardless, I’m still a fan of their work.

An earnest Documentary exploring young Hollywood life and identity in the 1980s that has a personal touch, but is often too casual.

So interesting to see how someone could misconstrue a time of such blessing off one phrase. Love their films. Critics be damned.

As soon as I heard about this documentary I knew I just had to watch it! Growing up in the 80s, of course I knew about the “Brat Pack”, but being that I was still young in the early 80s I wasn’t sure how they got the name nor who was really a member.

Actually interesting about old celebrity’s and movies

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I’ve seen better documentaries but it was cool to learn more about the “brat pack” but Andrew McCarthy went about this in such an awkward way

interesting insight

Really excellent discussion about the news article that seemingly defined the “brat pack” of the 80s. It was so incredible to see everyone in the modern day and hear their stories

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i needed this thank you

Wish Molly ringwald would have joined

It was interesting…I feel like it was a bit of a whine session for McCarthy.

I learned a lot from this documentary. I never realized the Brat Pack hated that name and that they felt like it ruined their careers. Everyone should check this documentary out!

Fun look back at the 80’s movies and their stars.