Take Me Home Tonight

Name: Take Me Home Tonight
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: March 4, 2011
Duration: 114 min
Rating: 42
Cast: Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Topher Grace

2011

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Relativity Media | Release Date: March 4, 2011 | R

Starring: Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Topher Grace

Summary: Recent MIT grad Matt Franklin should be working for a Fortune 500 company and starting his upward climb to full-fledged yuppie-hood. Instead, the directionless 23-year-old confounds family and friends by taking a part-time job behind the counter of a video store at the Sherman Oaks Galleria. But Matt's silent protest against maturity comesRecent MIT grad Matt Franklin should be working for a Fortune 500 company and starting his upward climb to full-fledged yuppie-hood. Instead, the directionless 23-year-old confounds family and friends by taking a part-time job behind the counter of a video store at the Sherman Oaks Galleria. But Matt's silent protest against maturity comes to a screeching halt once his unrequited high school crush, Tori Frederking, walks into the store. When she invites him to an epic, end-of-summer party, Matt thinks he finally might have a chance with the girl of his dreams. With his cynical twin sister Wendy and best friend Barry, Matt embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime evening. From stealing a car to a marriage proposal to an indescribable, no-holds-barred dance-off, these friends share experiences that will change the course of their lives on one unforgettable night in the Go-Go '80s. [Relativity Media]… Expand

Director: Michael Dowse

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 114 min

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Owen Gleiberman

Mar 2, 2011

It does possess a certain backward-glancing innocent appeal. Read full review

Joe Williams

Mar 4, 2011

Hits most of the markers of a flashback film but not enough of the beats. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Mar 2, 2011

A pleasant-enough all-in-one-night comedy, featuring a protagonist facing the classic "Graduate"-like existential dilemma of post-college paralysis. Read full review

Nathan Rabin

Mar 3, 2011

Grace and his collaborators set out to make a typical '80s sex comedy and succeeded all too well; most of the movies they're paying homage to weren't very good, either. Read full review

J.R. Jones

Mar 3, 2011

As on their TV collaboration, "That '70s Show," the time period never extends much farther than hairdos, costume design, and soundtrack hits. Read full review

Roger Ebert

Mar 4, 2011

Take Me Home Tonight must have been made with people who had a great deal of nostalgia for the 1980s, a relatively unsung decade. More power to them. The movie unfortunately gives them no dialogue expanding them into recognizable human beings. Read full review

Movieline Stephanie Zacharek

Mar 3, 2011

Take Me Home Tonight isn't nearly as much fun as the '80s actually were. Even worse, it's less fun than most '80s comedies were - and that's bad. Read full review

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AlejoSierra

Nov 25, 2014

I loved this movie, its fun, i laugh with it, and this set in other ambient, i wasn't born in that year, i don't know what was the style, but is a good romantic and comedy film that everybody need to see

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Forrestgump1

Mar 12, 2011

"Take Me Home Tonight , proves to live up to its main premise , laugh out loud hilarity , Topher Grace and Dan Fogler steal the show in what is sure to be remember as one of the funniest comedies this year had to offer. One film that should not be missed" .. A

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Tss5078

Feb 22, 2013

I did not want to see this movie, because it really seemed like just another film about people being idiots at a party, and that's pretty much what it was, with two major exceptions. First, it was set in 1984, and it was really cool to see the lengths they went to, to keep everything asI did not want to see this movie, because it really seemed like just another film about people being idiots at a party, and that's pretty much what it was, with two major exceptions. First, it was set in 1984, and it was really cool to see the lengths they went to, to keep everything as accurate as they could. Second, both Topher Grace and Anna Faris were a breath of fresh air. It's hard to bring anything new to a film like this, which is evident by characters like Dan Fogler's, which was stale and predictable. Grace and Faris on the other hand really had great chemistry and add a unique dynamic to the typical drunken loser genre. Take Me Home Tonight isn't going to win any awards, but it was a lot more entertaining than I thought it would be.… Expand

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MarcDoyle

Mar 5, 2011

It's a fun movie - great 80's music (surprised to hear a little "Jet Fighter" from The Three O'Clock - played at my high school...). Yes, it's well-worn territory, but Barry, the friend, is hilarious and makes it for me. Grace seems to play the same role in every movie, but he works in thisIt's a fun movie - great 80's music (surprised to hear a little "Jet Fighter" from The Three O'Clock - played at my high school...). Yes, it's well-worn territory, but Barry, the friend, is hilarious and makes it for me. Grace seems to play the same role in every movie, but he works in this one. The biggest surprise for me is Anna Farris. It's refreshing to see her in the smart girl role. Her relationship with her brother (Grace) is surprisingly nuanced for an 80's flick. Angie Everhart is another pleasant surprise. So yeah, it's between a 5 and 6 for me, but I'd be loathe to recommend it to the masses.… Expand

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jdrandall38

Aug 1, 2011

This movie had its moments. I was a little confused about if it took place in the 80s or it was an 80s party though. What could have made it better is a little more supportive comedy. I think "Take Me Home Tonight" relied too heavily on Dan Fogler's character for comedy purposes. All inThis movie had its moments. I was a little confused about if it took place in the 80s or it was an 80s party though. What could have made it better is a little more supportive comedy. I think "Take Me Home Tonight" relied too heavily on Dan Fogler's character for comedy purposes. All in all, was surprisingly funny, but very predictable in the same aspect. Worth a look, 5/10.… Expand

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ydnar4

Nov 24, 2015

Take Me Home Tonight was a movie that actually shot in 2007 but because of the consistent cocaine use the film was shelved until 2011 which is kind of too bad because the most notable stars in the film kind of lost their star power during that period. Topher Grace was coming off That 70'sTake Me Home Tonight was a movie that actually shot in 2007 but because of the consistent cocaine use the film was shelved until 2011 which is kind of too bad because the most notable stars in the film kind of lost their star power during that period. Topher Grace was coming off That 70's Show in 2007 but really never had a truly strong role during the time period. Grace had a lot of involvement including crafting the story and producing the movie. The cast is loaded with other great actors in comedy including Anna Faris, Chris Pratt and Michael Biehn. However it is the young Teresa Palmer that really steals the scenes that she is in. Still Take Me Home Tonight is an underwhelming product. The 1980's is captured pretty well with the setting and the soundtrack but it is still a clichéd rom-com that really has nothing new to offer. There is very little humour and the story is just so generic that it is almost immediately forgettable.… Expand

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Nazgulero

Nov 17, 2011

Will this ever stop ? Guys being depicted as clueless dorks, and women who take the lead ? Must be frustrating for women as well, to constantly see men without a backbone, behaving like children.

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