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(1988) |
ade at the height of the "body-swap" movie craze, "18 Again" is the cousin of "Vice Versa" with Judge Reinhold, "Like Father Like Son" with Dudley Moore and "Big" with Tom Hanks.
The movie begins with the young-at-heart millionaire, Jack Watson (George Burns), who is having a party celebrating his 81st birthday.
His family favorite is his introvert 18-year-old grandson, David Watson (Charlie Schlatter). As Jack blows out the candles on his birthday cake he makes a wish that he would be 18 Again, hence the title.
Later, on the way home after a quick fast-food stop and lesson in love, a momentary loss of concentration on Jack's part causes a tragic car accident which, as it turns out later, has spiritually switched their minds and bodies.
Jack is left comatose in the hospital with his grandson's mind, while David is alive and well with his grandfather's mind.
David is a freshman in college and faced with many teen issues such as getting picked on by older frat brothers, chasing after his dream girl, and trying to keep up with his teamates on the track team.
He's not doing so good.
But, with Jack's enthusiastic personality in David's body, he easily overcomes these obstacles -Which just leaves upholding his families name and Grandfathers legacy in the the symbolic track race he has to endure at the end of the movie.
Although the movie --and particulary the ending- may be predictable, this movie is delightful for all ages, not just for teens. The warm and very funny script is matched with truly excellent performances and chemistry between Burns and Schlatter. Both actors are simply wonderful to behold and make an average premise into an above average movie.
Their sincere portrayal makes the viewer realize that they should appreciate what they have before it's gone, and you should live life to the fullest and have no regrets.
Although the movie was critisized for following the late 80's trend of body swapping, comparable to "Vise Versa" and "Like Father Like Son", this movie has it's own distinct characteristics.
Charlie Schlatter does an excellent job mimicking every distinct move of George Burns, including the way he holds his cigar, the way he slants his eyes, and his old-man strut... It's classic!
The movie is also titled after George Burn's only hit song, "I Wish I was 18 Again" also performed in the movie.
The movie also features appearances from Pauly Shore and Red Buttons, Jack and David Watson's best friends, who help get them through the movie.
After watching this movie, just maybe you'll appreciate the valuable lessons learned in life from the old and the young.
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I give this movie an 9 out of 10 because it is yet another of the movies to be filmed following the 80's trend of switching body and mind.
But, come one now... George Burns is in it... He's pure class... He's the epitome of the most distinctive actor, from the bow-ties to the round glasses to the never-ending cigar smoking. He'll forever remain in my heart. I mean who wouldn't want George Burns as their grandfather? It is a shame that he isn't actually in the majority of the movie, but his voiceovers do add a god-like quality [see trivia!].
18 Again mixes both old actors and up-and-coming actors of the late 80's. It also mixes genres of comedy, adventure and drama... A fit for all types of viewers. It is definitely a must-see for you 80's fans!
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George Burns previously played God himself in the "Oh God" series of movies. 
George Burns' character celebrates his 81st birthday, though in real life, he was already 92 years old!
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Most of the college footage was shot at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA (roughly 25 miles north of Hollywood in the Santa Clarita Valley). [Thanks to Trashy]
The locker room scenes were filmed in the boys locker rooms at Joseph LeConte JRHS, in Hollyood , CA. I believe they are on Bronson Ave, in Hollywood right next to the KTLA channel 5 news towera and studios, just south of where the Hollywood Christmas parade takes place every year. Also Carole Burnett went to this school in her days. I remember George Burn's trailer being parked outside of the school and all the movie crew equipment, they were blacking out the windows of the locker room and setting up to film. [Thanks to John Agayan]
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The song, "I Wish I Were 18 Again", by George Burns is featured through out the movie.
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| | "George Burns is Jack Watson. He always wanted to be 18 again...He got his wish!"
| |  | | George Burns with his 'toy girl' Anita Morris |
 | | Charlie Schlatter as young David Watson |
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Year:
| 1988 | Studio:
| New World Pictures | Director:
| Paul Flaherty | Starring:
| George Burns,
Red Buttons, Charlie Schlatter, Pauly Shore, Jennifer Runyon,
Anita Morris | | - | - | Genre:
| Comedy | | | | + | 18 again uses a lot of symbolism through out the movie which makes it distinct (i.e. the mural and the track meet. It uses a great tie-in of old and young actors, and Charlie Schlatter does an incredible rendition of George Burns! | - | This movie leaves the veiwer in a quandry of how in the world did the grandfather and grandson switch bodies to begin with?...Well, that's what makes it so unique and leaves the audience deciding for themselves. The ending is predictable, but what teen movie isn't?? |
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