Comedy,Drama
United States of America
Fandango is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Kevin Reynolds and released in 1985. The film stars Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, Sam Robards, Chuck Bush, and Brian Cesak. It follows a group of five college friends from the University of Texas who take a road trip to Mexico before graduating and going their separate ways.
The five friends are Gardner Barnes (played by Costner), Phil Hicks (Nelson), Kenneth Waggener (Robards), Dorman (Bush), and Lester Griffin (Cesak). They call themselves the "Groovers" and are known for their wild partying and sense of adventure. Before they graduate, they decide to go on one last road trip to Mexico to find a treasure hidden by Gardner's grandfather.
The trip is not without its challenges. They encounter a group of bikers who steal their clothes and find themselves stranded in the middle of the desert. They also have run-ins with the local police, who are less than pleased with their antics.
Along the way, the friends confront issues about their futures. Gardner is unsure about his upcoming marriage, Phil is conflicted about his decision to head to Vietnam, Kenneth is dealing with the end of his long-term relationship, and Dorman and Lester are struggling to find their place in the world.
Fandango is a humorous and poignant exploration of friendship, love, and uncertainty in the face of adulthood. The film was well-received by critics and has become a cult classic over the years.
