Tex (1982)

80's Movies Fan

TEX was a great Movie,I own THE DVD..A must See IF You're Matt Dillon's Fan :)

December 16, 2005

Well made and sincere coming of age movie

Tex is a 15 year old Oklahoma farm boy with more than his fair share of problems .He is being raised by his elder brother in the absence of parents -his mother is dead and his father simply walks away from domestic responsibility .the movie is about how this personable and engaging -but not over bright -teenager strives to make sense of his world .It examines the pains and perils of growing up and Tex 's family life is not a bed of roses .The movie treats of themes untypical of Disney productions --booze, sex, fighting ,class distinction and economic problems ,school problems and the sudden need to grow up and assume responsibility more quickly than most .
This is both the appeal and the problem of the movie-it is an adult look at children's lives and treats the issues seriously ,but tries to cram too much into a brief running time .Consequently the picture feels slightly overcooked and issue heavy .
Still it is splendidly acted especially by Matt Dillon as Tex and by Meg tilly as his girl friend
This is awarm hearted but not a sappy movie and its honesty ,sincerity and skill commend it to me ,but a little less plot would have made it better July 27, 2005

living in bixby, ok.

it was such fun to go back and see how much bixby has changed in 24 years. even though a few things are still there, most are gone now, as one person said, by the flood of 1986. the university towers, the round building they go into for the drug transaction is where my jr.-sr. prom was held in 1977. it was a good feeling just to recognize thee places and bring back great memories from the old days.. April 9, 2005

Tex

the book and movie were so exciting. i had goosebumps all throughout it!! i loved most of it, but i still the Outsiders was the best... book or movie. i don't care February 25, 2005

STAY GOLD PONYBOY......

Oops,Got My S.E. Hinton's confused there for a moment..I'm okay now,let us proceed...Another big-screen adaptation drawn from the quadrilogy of junior high must-reads written by Ms. Hinton,This was the only one delivered to us by the Walt Disney Studios.That fact is of particular note since there are scenes that involve both guns and drugs,And neither Kim Richards or Burt Convy are anywhere to be found!--Watching the film today,it doesn't work as well as it did 22 years ago,but then I'm 22 years older(ouch!)and look at film in a way I didn't(or couldn't)back then..The kids will enjoy it,and you will enjoy sharing it with them-So own it!....Just make sure you purchase the Disney edition as it is remastered and presented in widescreen for your protection..... September 17, 2004

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