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Foxes
1980 106 min United States of America R 12+
★6.6
Drama, Thriller
Director: Adrian Lyne
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Description
A group of friends come of age in the asphalt desert of the San Fernando Valley, as set to a blazing soundtrack and endless drinking, drugs and sex.
US Gross:
$7.47M
Worldwide:
$4.4M
Starring
Jodie Foster
Actor
Cherie Currie
Actor
Marilyn Kagan
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Foxes is a moody, atmospheric portrait of teenage life at the turn of the 80s that effectively captures a sense of raw, nostalgic realism. While critics acknowledge that the film suffers from didactic moralizing and predictable character archetypes, the central performance by Jodie Foster elevates the material into a poignant, bittersweet exploration of youth.
| Acting | Jodie Foster's nuanced and observant performance provides the emotional anchor that elevates the film above its standard teen drama tropes. | |
| Score | The soundtrack perfectly frames the 80s atmosphere and captures the restless energy of the teenage experience. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes striking, sun-drenched, and muted visual tones to create a distinct, nostalgic aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is burdened by overly didactic moral lessons and preachy parental interventions that occasionally overshadow the characters. | |
| Screenplay | The characters are frequently reduced to generic archetypes, which creates logical gaps and limits their emotional depth. | |
| Pacing | The contemplative, slow-burn pacing creates a deeply atmospheric experience for some, while others find the lack of dynamic momentum makes the film feel drawn out. |