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Thrashin' (1986)
Rate:
9
Viewed:
11/08
11/08:
Thrashin' brings back good memories.
Not having seen the movie before, the way it portrays everything is spot-on. The clothes perfectly match the time, so do the
skateboards and the hairdos. The posters displayed on the walls in Corey Webster's bedroom are exactly how the skateboarders'
rooms looked.
One thing I was perplexed to see is kids wearing All-Star Converse when everybody had Airwalk back then. Sometimes, it was
Vans. However, I looked up the history of Airwalk Company, and it first went into business in 1986. Therefore, it's fairly
close, and I will excuse that. Another is the sight of some skateboards as if they came from K-Mart. Anyone who once had
those boards should immediately know they had the slowest wheels ever. No real skateboarder would be caught dead with them.
Not corny the least bit, Thrashin' is charming and fun, and even more impressive is the skateboard stunts.
I wasn't surprised when the closing screen credits rolled to display the names of who did them. Regardless,
the mix of Josh Brolin and the stunt doubles doesn't take away the fun.
All in all, Thrashin' is the best skateboard picture made although
Gleaming the Cube will give it a run for the money.