License to Drive (1988)

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Teenager Les Anderson thinks his life can't get any worse after he flunks his driver's exam, but he's wrong. Even though he didn't receive his license, Les refuses to break his date with the cool Mercedes Lane, and he decides to lift his family's prize luxury car for the occasion. Unfortunately, Mercedes sneaks some booze along and passes out drunk, and a confused Les makes the bad decision of enlisting his rebellious friend, Dean, to help.

Intro
"License to Drive" is a 1988 American teenager comedy directed by Greg Beeman and including a young Corey Haim, Corey Feldman and Heather Graham. The film revolves around a high school student making every effort to acquire his chauffeur's license, his continuous catastrophes, and a dream date with his dream lady.

Plot
Les Anderson (Corey Haim), a teen from California, fails his driver's test but chooses to go on with a date he has actually planned with Mercedes Lane, (Heather Graham), the most popular and gorgeous lady at his school. He's had a significant crush on Mercedes for a long period of time. To add to the enjoyment, she's just broken up with her dominant boyfriend, Paolo. Anderson's strategies struck a snag when he fails his driving test, which suggests he does not get his license.

Regardless of the lack of a legitimate permit, Les makes a risky decision to borrow his grandfather's prized Cadillac, without consent, to make his date happen. His date starts off very well, with Mercedes keeping in mind the glamorous ride, but things spiral down quickly when Les's negligent driving and several unanticipated accidents leave the treasured Cadillac notably harmed.

Challenged journey and climax
The journey becomes strenuous when Les's frustrating but helpful buddy Dean, played by Corey Feldman, tags along unwantedly. Then, to make matters a lot more complex, Les's twin sibling's drunk boyfriend actions in. Occasions turn disorderly with a series of wild escapes, vehicle chases, and destruction. Throughout the night, they experience a number of shocking obstacles, including a hilarious cars and truck chase with an intoxicated, a rendezvous with a pregnant lady set to give birth, and a conference with an intimidating traffic school inspector who harbors a grudge versus Les.

In the climax, Les's actions lead him into much deeper problem, however it causes him finding his guts. He takes control of the devastating mess bravely, making sure the pregnant woman reaches the healthcare facility securely and more notably, faces his dad rather of copping out. His daddy finds it hard to absorb this however realizes that he's no longer a kid but an evolving accountable person.

Conclusion
"License to Drive" is a fun-loving comedy flick layered within the crazy misadventures of a common American teenager looking for to make his driving license. This entertaining film is a blend of humor and unique teenage experiences amplified with disasters that befall Les Anderson. With an aspect of teenage love and unanticipated delights, the film effectively depicts the normal American youth mentality combined with their unrelenting pursuit of independence.

In the end, Les makes his dad comprehend that regardless of all the turmoil, he didn't avoid the obligation. His bravery and perceptiveness were nothing like that of a negligent teenager; they were indications of upcoming maturity. As a sign of newly found trust, he lastly hands Les the keys to the damaged Cadillac, showing that his license to drive was no longer just authorization to drive a car however a license to shift into adulthood.

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