Sentences with phrase «aspiring kickboxer»

John Cusack had appeared in bit roles in teen comedies like Sixteen Candles and had anchored a couple of romantic comedies like Better off Dead and One Crazy Summer before 1989's Say Anything..., but it was his turn as love - struck aspiring kickboxer Lloyd Dobler that cemented him as a star.

Detailing the romance between big - hearted, aimless, aspiring kickboxer Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack in his quintessential role), and the bright, socially awkward valedictorian with family problems (Ione Skye, who somehow failed to become the biggest star in the world on the back of this), Crowe never once subscribes to stereotypes or cliches, following an authentically stunted, awkward romance that makes the heart swoon more than once; few filmmakers have captured the stomach - churning thrill of first love better.