His parents don't understand and they set up an interview with Princeton. His folks are going out of town, and Miles (Curtis Armstrong) tells him to say 'What the F***'. Joel Goodsen (Tom Cruise) is a horny suburban Chicago teenager who is always concerned about his future. Reviewed by SnoopyStyle 8 / 10 a pinch of The Graduate, a dash of Ferris Beuller, and a whole lot of Tom Cruise What happens if Joel's parents return home earlier than expected? Will Joel learn a thing or two about life, consequences, and love?-Nick Riganas And now, there's no turning back-Joel's risky business has already thrown his life into complete disarray. But when mum and dad go off on vacation, the inexperienced teenager seizes the golden opportunity to live a little: Joel breaks one rule after another, indulging his wide-eyed curiosity and unspoken desires. The conclusion seems as uncertain as driving in foggy highway.Trustworthy son Joel Goodsen, an industrious, college-bound Chicago high school senior struggling to live up to his parents' expectations, has more than enough on his plate.

It may seem that Joel Goodson got away with it from every single angle, but what matters is also what will happen in the long run, and that perspective is scary. Remarkably, the film ends with a sarcastic tone. The execution of certain scenes was excellent, from the opening dream sequence, to the 'Are you ready for me?' encounter, to the subway sequence. I wouldn't catalogue this as a comedy, but as an exercise in the irony of negative outcomes of irresponsible actions, maybe even with a touch of peer pressure. In this case, however, the perspective is less comedic. It was typical to see the parents playing passive antagonistic roles while these lost boys sought for liberty, either financial, carnal or intellectual, in several ways possible, from organizing massive parties to taking 'days off' like a good Ferris Bueller would do. Risky Business is yet ANOTHER movie that puts us in the perspective of the rebellious young generation that came out from such an irresponsible previous generation: their parents. 75% of that popularity image has Tom Cruise dancing to the beat of 'Old Time Rock and Roll' by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band, a scene which barely represents the entire dark atmosphere of this teen drama. Risky Business found, with surprising easiness, its pop-culture status among modern viewers.

Potentially, this is Tom Cruise's second best film in his entire career, though not necessarily his best performance.

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