Mystic Pizza: A Slice of 80s Nostalgia That Still Delivers

Okay, so I just re-watched Mystic Pizza (1988) and I gotta say, it still holds up surprisingly well! I remember seeing this back in the day, and it's like stepping back in time. The hair, the clothes, the soundtrack...pure 80s gold. I mean, Annabeth Gish, Julia Roberts, Lili Taylor – talk about a powerhouse young cast, right? It's like a John Hughes movie with less high school drama and more…well, pizza. What really gets me is the whole small-town vibe and the struggles of these girls trying to figure out life. Daisy (Roberts)'s rebellious spirit trying to break free of her roots, Kat (Gish)'s intellectual pursuits and her older-man romance...and Jojo (Taylor) just wanting to get married but freaking out at the altar! Classic! It's not Shakespeare or anything, but the relationships felt real, you know? Reminds me a little of Diner, but with a distinctively female perspective mixed in. I always thought the whole 'Yale architecture student/rich guy' angle was a little cheesy, admittedly. And the ending with the food critic? A tad predictable. But honestly, the charm of the movie outweighs the corny bits. And let's be honest, who hasn't dreamed of running away and opening a pizza place after watching this? Seriously, someone tell me they haven't! No? Just me? Ok, fine. Anyway, if you're looking for a dose of 80s nostalgia and a relatively feel-good movie with some decent acting, give Mystic Pizza a shot. It's not gonna change your life, but it's a fun watch that might just make you crave some pizza. And maybe question your life choices a little. In a good way, of course.