Cocktail, that classic 1988 Tom Cruise movie about a gifted NYC bartender, isn’t what I expected. I enjoyed the Roger Donaldson-directed comedy/drama/romance well enough and have no complaints about the pacing and story.
I deliberately avoided reading the synopsis before hitting the play button. The fact that the film can be categorised as easy-viewing and it’s enjoyed by many are my reasons for watching. Funny how the film being panned by critics seems to have done nothing to stop it from reaching icon status.
Cruise’s classic youthful energy as young Brian Flanagan, coupled with a relatable story of aspirations and rude awakenings as one grows up in NYC and beyond, proved engaging.
I say, watch Cocktail if you’re curious enough. At this point, nearly forty years after the original release, it feels like an entertaining period piece, as long as you don’t expect too much.
Happy Film Loving,
G
The Movie My Life 
Why do I think of this movie as being called Cocktails, plural, not Cocktail?
You’ve just set yourself up. Do you see that? 😁
I’m picturing you saying to my face A-L-C-O-H-O-L-I-S-M 😆
😁😂
I remember really enjoying it years ago
It’s a classic for a reason and has great summer vibes. 🤓🍹🍹
Ha just yesterday I sent my parents the pina colada song, “Escape” bc they are vacationing in southern Florida🍹⛱️
Lovely! 🍹😊
Very catchy vacation song that lifts the spirits.
It’s been decades since I’ve seen it. I think at least 2 or 3 times. I don’t remember much about the story, but in my memory, it was fun, and it looked like Tom Cruise actually knew what he was doing.
Knowing how intense he gets about his parts, I’m going to make an assumption that he performed all those crazy bartender moves himself. No stunt doubles. 😀
I’ve done zero research, but I’m sure you’re absolutely right about the Cocktail stunts. 😁
Many weeks of practice, I imagine. Or, maybe just a few days, if not minutes. It is Cruise after all.