Stars:
Michael J. Fox - Jamie Conway
Phoebe Cates - Amanda
Kiefer Sutherland - Tad Allagash
Dianne Wiest - Mother
Director: James Bridges
Writer: Jay McInerney (novel & screenplay)
Release Date: April 1, 1988
Genre: Drama
Rated R
Bright Lights, Big City is one of Michael J. Fox's lesser praised movie credits.
Jamie Conway (Michael J. Fox) is a young writer living in New York City who turns to drugs and alcohol to block out the memories of his dead mother, played by Dianne Wiest, and estranged wife, Amanda (Phoebe Cates).
He also works in the fact checking department of a very popular magazine. Unfortunately, his boss is a very shrewd woman who insists that there be absolutely no errors or typos in any of the articles. With each new assignment, Jamie finds it more and more difficult to please her.
Of course, staying out all night at the clubs with his privileged friend, Tad Allagash (Kiefer Sutherland), also doesn't help his work situation. Eventually, Jamie realizes that he needs to slow down or else run the risk of burning out way too soon.
This movie is really good at pointing out all the greed and individual decadence that was prevalent during the 1980s. I also feel the role of Jamie Conway is one of Michael J. Fox's best lead performances.
On a scale of 1 tamale to 10 tamales I give Bright Lights, Big City 7 tamales!
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Definitely one of my favorite 1980s movies.
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