Risky Business

Risky Business

Year: 1983

Director: Paul Brickman

This movie is what director Luke Greenfield used to make his 2004 The Girl Next Door. The plot is the same. Some differences in the story line and some characters, but it is the same. This movie is entertaining. I believe in saying “what the fuck” but not to the extreme of calling a prostitute to come over. She was very attractive, but it would not work for me at all. Also I breaking the law is too far. The movie is an exaggeration to: “let things happen”, “experience new things”, “learn from it” and “have fun.” In the movie also touches other distinctive behavior of young people. Some of this are the sense of responsibility, common sense, freedom, trust, friendships. Responsibility is something we are not born with. We learn through experiences why responsibility helps us live a smoother life. The completion of objectives require us discipline and responsibility. I have learned that in most cases being responsible is not instantly rewarding. We only see the outcome of responsibility later on in the process. For example: I work hard on my school assignments instead of going to a party. The instant outcome of the situation is that I miss the party and spend my evening doing something I did not wanted to do. At the end of the term months later, I will see the fruits of my responsibility in my grades. Good grades mean better GPA, and better GPA means better chances to get in grad school. Grad school mean personal accomplishment, Personal accomplishment means happiness. Happiness is the ultimate goal. Or if you are more materialist; grad school means better paying jobs too. This is why responsibility does not come easy because we do not see the positive outcome right away. It seems like young people sometimes have to make the mistake to learn and that is something we as society understand. We know young people will fuck it up. What would be the reaction of the viewer if the character in this movie was a 40 year old?