Rich characters, complicated storyline, much darker from the happy, bright and light NG mood. Great performance from everyone! With 99% cast came from heavy theater background, it's only natural. Prefer the early uniform myself.
Love this shit. John Hugues deals into nostalgia, and while his stash isn't pure, it certainly is potent. Gets me (and an army of teenagers) high on unbridled fantasy and imaginary& impossible mischief, while making a few points that are worth reminding. You are missing "it".