Baby It's You
In a 1966 New Jersey high school, Jill and new student Sheik from the other side of the tracks make their way in a first love romance.
Critics Sentiment
Sheik and Jill slow dance to Strangers in the Night
Opening scene introduces 1966 Trenton high school setting
The film drops significantly when Sheik becomes increasingly problematic and overwhelming, then recovers dramatically for the emotionally powerful final dance sequence.
Reviews reveal a film that starts poorly but builds into a compelling high school romance, loses steam in the middle section as characters separate and Sheik becomes less sympathetic, then concludes with a universally praised bittersweet ending. Critics consistently highlighted Arquette's natural performance and the authentic period atmosphere, while being divided on Spano's increasingly overwhelming portrayal of Sheik.
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Rosanna Arquette
Jill Rosen
Vincent Spano
Albert 'Sheik' Capadilupo
Joanna Merlin
Mrs. Rosen
Jack Davidson
Dr. Rosen
Nick Ferrari
Mr. Capadilupo
Dolores Messina
Mrs. Capadilupo
Leora Dana
Miss Vernon, Teacher
Bill Raymond
Mr. Ripeppi, Teacher
Sam McMurray
Mr. McManus, Teacher
Liane Curtis
Jody, High School Girl
Claudia Sherman
Beth, High School Girl
Marta Kober
Debra, High School Girl
Tracy Pollan
Leslie, College Girl
Rachel Dretzin
Shelly, College Girl
Susan Derendorf
Chris, College Girl
Frank Vincent
Vinnie
Robin Johnson
Joann
Gary McCleery
Rat
Matthew Modine
Steve
John Ferraro
Plasky
Crew
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