About Last Night... (1986)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Edward Zwick

Writers:

David Mamet (play)
Tim Kazurinsky (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

2 July 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Making love was easy...being in love difficult.

Plot:

A man and woman meet and try to have a romantic affair, despite their personal problems and the interference of their disapproving friends.

Plot Keywords:

Softball | Brat Pack | Sex | Chicago Illinois | Human Relationship

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Rob Lowe	...	Danny Martin
Demi Moore	...	Debbie
James Belushi	...	Bernie Litgo
Elizabeth Perkins	...	Joan
George DiCenzo	...	Mr. Favio
Michael Alldredge	...	Mother Malone
Robin Thomas	...	Steve Carlson
Donna Gibbons	...	Alex
Megan Mullally	...	Pat
Patricia Duff	...	Leslie
Rosanna DeSoto	...	Mrs. Lyons (as Rosana De Soto)
Sachi Parker	...	Carrie
Robert Neches	...	Gary
Joe Greco	...	Gus
Ada Maris	...	Carmen

Also Known As:

Sexual Perversity in Chicago (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

113 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Italy:VM14 | USA:R (Certificate #27907) | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Iceland:L | New Zealand:R13 | Sweden:Btl | UK:18 | West Germany:16

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company:

Delphi V Productions

Trivia:

Originally this movie was to be made with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, but after John Belushi asked his brother James Belushi, who had starred in the play previously, James Belushi said that he didn't want John Belushi to take the part because James Belushi didn't want to be compared with his brother.

Goofs:

Continuity: Dan's meal on New Years Eve.

Quotes:

Danny: That's good! Now maybe you could find it in your heart to take this thing and shove it up your ass.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "South Park: About Last Night... (#12.12)" (2008)

Soundtrack:

WORDS INTO ACTION

About as romantic a movie as possible, but definitely deserves its R rating

Debbie (Demi Moore) is a successful, young professional in the Chicago area. She and her friends like to hit the neighborhood bar and ogle the men. These women consider themselves "modern", that is, they are not looking for a lasting relationship, just a hot night with Mr. Good Looking. One evening, after a softball game, Debbie meets Dan (Rob Lowe). They are instantly smitten with each other, both being very attractive and very hormonal, and they spend the night together. Debbie tells him thanks for the "slice of heaven" and goes on her way. Yet, a day later, they end up calling one another on the phone, at the same moment. They set up a second date, which ends in another lusty evening. Fairly soon, they move in together but set up guidelines. None of this acting like a married duo, although they take turns cooking and shopping. Yet, is it possible for them to treat each other like roommates only and never let their hearts be touched? And, how long will their relationship last? This is truly a very romantic movie with many assets. Lowe and Moore are absolutely gorgeous, gorgeous human beings and lovely to look upon. The movie also has an intelligent, humorous, truthful and very touching script. Then, too, the costumes, Chicago setting, and cinematography are very worthy, indeed. However, if you like your movies without a lot of sexual encounters, this is not the film for you. This story is an exploration of the nature of modern existence, where sex and birth control are both readily available. As such, it has many eyebrow raising scenes of romantic tete-a-tetes. Therefore, if you prefer good, clean romance movies, try Return to Me or Only You instead. But, if you are willing to look past some fast and loose scenes in exchange for a truly touching and romantic film, get this one tonight.