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Vibes
1988 99 min United States of America PG 12+
★5.5
Romance, Action, Comedy
Director: Ken Kwapis
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Description
Medium Sylvia Pickel and psychometrist Nick Deezy meet at a psychic research facility in New York. Not long after, they're contacted by Harry Buscafusco, who offers them $50,000 to find his lost son in South America, in the heart of Incan territory where they discover an ancient mystical secret, and each other.
Budget:
$1.88M
US Gross:
$1.88M
Worldwide:
$1.88M
Starring
Cyndi Lauper
Actor
Jeff Goldblum
Actor
Ramon Bieri
Actor
Key opinion
Vibes is widely regarded as a misguided 80s misadventure that fails to capitalize on its high-concept premise. While the chemistry and performances of the lead cast offer occasional bright spots, the film is ultimately undermined by a weak script and ineffective humor.
| Acting | Cyndi Lauper’s charismatic acting debut serves as the film’s standout highlight. | |
| Production | The production design captures authentic, impressive scenery in the Ecuadorian Andes. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from a disjointed narrative and a treasure-hunt plot that lacks logical consistency. | |
| Humor | The humor is consistently juvenile and flat, rendering the dialogue irritating rather than comedic. | |
| Acting | Viewers disagree on the chemistry between the leads; some find the Lauper-Goldblum pairing engaging, while others feel their dynamic is hampered by a lack of genuine rapport. |