Fast Times At Ridgemont High (18)

Hated by the studio and critically panned upon its 1982 release, Fast Times nevertheless fought its way to cult status. Witty and honest, it charts the adventures of a bunch of teens - - including a bravura Sean Penn as stoned surfer Jeff Spicoli.

DVD Extras:

Commentary with director Amy Heckerling and writer Cameron Crowe, Reliving Our Fast Times documentary, The Hangouts Of Ridgemont High featurette, music highlights, trailer, & bios. Heckerling and Crowe are disarmingly funny as they revisit the film that launched their careers, and their shared affection for it is strikingly apparent. The 40-minute doc's also great, with contributions from the stars and producers adding yet more invaluable info.

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