Hot Pursuit-1987

John Cusack (Sixteen Candles, The Sure Thing, Better off Dead, Say Anything) stars as Dan Bartleet, a college student deeply in love with his girlfriend, Lori Cronenberg, played by Wendy Gazelle. All he has to do is pass his chemistry exam and he's off to sail the Caribbean with her and her family.

True the the 80's sexual tension and frustration plots, this young man isn't going anywhere. He doesn't get the grade he needs and kisses his girlfriend goodbye as she sets off without him. It is truly heartbreaking. Until...

The 80's twist of dangling a gnarly carrot right in front of your eyes, the professor has a heart and helps Dan pass the exam. Dan is stoked and with a passing grade he sets off a bit late to join the Caribbean fun, but Wendy totally doesn't know.

Through a series of adventures Dan catches up to, but narrowly misses finding his dream girl at beautiful spots along the way. Ganja, Rastafarian, crusty sailors, pirates, hijackers, and Mexican jailers, set the stage for this sunburned comedy.

Keep your eyes open for appearances by a young Ben Stiller, totally unrecognizable, but totally worth experiencing. Also stars Robert Loggia, Jerry Stiller, and Keith David, who do well carrying this movie and giving it a gnarly character depth.

Music is covered by Level 42 with Lessons in Love.
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