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(1985) |
he 80's was no doubt a time of teen sex romp movies. However, this was a very overlooked film that truly does stand out from the rest. ER's Anthony Edwards reteams with "Revenge of the Nerds" director, Jeff Kanew in this teen romantic spy thriller.
Jonathan Moore (Edwards) plays "Gotcha!" It's a cat and mouse pre-paintball game where UCLA students hunt each other down with dart guns. The game was based on a real game called "Assassins" that was a big hit on college campus's in the early 80's. Quick witted Jonathan is the best in the school but doesn't have such luck when it comes to females.
He takes a trip with his best buddy (Garcia who at the time was Nick Corri) to Paris where his luck finally changes when he meets seductive, husky-voiced courier Sasha (Fiorentino), the woman who eventually takes away his virginity.
However, a trip into East Germany causes the couple to become separated and Jonathan becomes the target of KGB spies and attempts to get back to the west. Fortunately (and rather predictably), the well armed Communist agents are not as adept at the game of Gotcha! as Jonathan.
Unfortunately, with a mysterious can of film in his bag, the game reaches as far as home and once he runs back into Sasha, all truths are uncovered and he must once again play the game of Gotcha! to survive, but this time on his own turf...
Gotcha! is a very likeable teen-espionage that is masquerading in the advertising as a teen sex romp. It neatly avoids being like so many of those needless flesh fests with a minimum of that kind of silliness coupled with a witty and entertaining script and likeable, enjoayable characters.
This really was Linda Fiorentino's year and she was eminently suitable for the role of a more experienced woman to play against a naiive leading man, having done so well doing precisely that in "Vision Quest", her previous role.
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Edwards is very smart, witty, and sensitive in his Tom Cruise-like role and even the game itself makes people wanna go out and play like he did. This is a must see for all Edwards fans. This is also like the holy bible for paintball players.
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This was Fiorentino's second film role after her appearance in "Vision Quest". She later appeared in "After Hours" that same year.
In 1987, this movie eventually sparked a Nintendo video game entitled "Gotcha! The Sport!" The game was made by LJN, which also made a series of paintball toys from the game and the movie but were quickly taken off the shelves for obious reasons.
Jsu Garcia/Nick Corri previously appeared in "A Nightmare on Elm Street" a year earlier, as Rod Lane.
Co-writer, Dan Gordon, went on to write box office hits such as "Passenger 57" and "The Hurricane". He also founded a film school in Sedona, AZ, The Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking. -Thanks to Zach Brutsche
It's likely that this movie was one of the inspirations for the Richard Grieco vehicle "If Looks Could Kill". -Thanks to Aka: &Quot;Teen Agent&Quot;
Anthony Edwards played Gilbert Lowell in "Revenge of the Nerds" (1984) and "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise" (1987). He also played Dr. Mark Greene on "ER" for many years. -Thanks to Greg
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Featured Movie Location: The University Wanna see the real life filming location used for The University in the movie? These scenes were actually shot at UCLA Campus, located in Los Angeles, S. California. [New! Show Google Map]
The movie was shot on location in Paris, France and Berlin, West Germany (where the authorities took a dim view of the filmmakers and their project), as well as UCLA.
Anthony Edwards' apartment, "Gayley Terrace" is located one block west of the Fox Village Theatre in Westwood Village. It's still there and still looks just like it did in the movie! [Thanks to Scott]
Berlin Tegel Airport [TXL] (Named: Otto Liliental) was used twice: arrival in Berlin and departure in Hamburg. The Castle "Zitadelle" in Spandau, Berlin and Burger King at "Kurfstendamm" [Thanks to Jonathan Moore]
Can you help? Do you know any of the Los Angeles, S. California (or any other) filming locations used for Gotcha!? [Please send them in]
|  | | | | | Mainly typical 80's rock with the theme song performed by Thereza Bazar. Other artists include Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Camaflage, Giuffria, Hubert Kah and many more. Track listing [Thanks to Chad Wichterman]:
Side A: A1. Gotcha! - Thereza Bazar A2. Never Too Late - Giuffria A3. What's Your Name - Camelflage A4. Angel 07 - Hubert Kah A5. Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw Side B: B1. Gotcha where I want ya - Joan Jett And The Blackhearts B2. Say It Ain't True - Giuffria B3. Smalltown Boy - Bronski Beat B4. Check Point - Bill Conti B5. On The Edge - Bill Conti
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