The first time I saw this movie was during a kegger party with the varsity baseball team in High School. I was a Freshman that barely made the cut for varsity. We were on a spring break trip to a different part of the state and stayed with the families of the team we would play the next day. There were some smoking hot older (than me) girls there. The debauchery I witnessed that night, along with the movie pretty much summed up the experience of growing up in the 80's.
I had the grand pleasure of working on this film. It was hard many days of night filming but the outcome was magnificent. Paul Brickmann and Jon Avnet both became friends of mine after this movie and I worked with them both again.
I learned about this movie because of the music in the trailer "High-Rise" ("Com Truise - Data Kiss" & "Tangerine Dream - Love On A Real Train"). But for your generation "Risky Business" was probably a cult movie. Cool that you were able to take part in its shooting.
This ending is very powerful. I like how he bikes to see her after he gets kicked out of school and breaks down in her arms. She hugs him. In the final scene he hugs her back. Those two scenes are my favorite.
This alternate (though apparently original) ending is more mature and artistic than the theatrical version. I can see why Hollywood wanted the "cute" ending that they ultimately used; it's more upbeat and therefore more appealing to the main intended audience of teens. Also, the mature ending is at odds with the mostly light-hearted comedic touch of the overall movie. But it's very interesting anyway. It changes the movie quite a lot, to one where Joel becomes very mature, very wise in a hurry, and shows genuine sympathy for Lana. But he also does not trust her, and probably doesn't see her as being part of his future. So the long hug can be interpreted as a "goodbye", with very deep feeling. Possibly another reason why the alternate ending is "wrong" though, is that a high school senior would be unlikely to have the maturity and wisdom suggested in this scene. But it's possible, perhaps. It does make RB into a different film, and both endings can be enjoyed by people of various ages. It's especially satisfying to see the theatrical version when you are young, and then the "alternate" one when you are older.
Very well said! Measured deep analysis "from different angles". The film is really very deep, of course with some costs of naivety (but this is in the spirit of the age of the heroes of the plot). Great movie!
I think this original ending is more in line with the actual themes of the movie than the alternate ending was. The alternate ending skewed the original intent, I think, because Risky Business is is actually really cynical and much more of a critique of capitalism than a celebration of it. But the movie is upheld as a grand capitalist festival. The point may not have flown by so easily if the ending had stayed the same.
This ending shows that Joel knows he was set up, but perhaps doesn't want to believe it and is still in love with Lana...he just knows he won't see her much, if ever again. That's why the original ending is so much better than the 'fairytale' ending that made the studio cut. This is better. Darker. Grittier. More in line with the tone of the film.
Beautiful ending. Stunning music. Stunning movie. Rebecca DeMornay is on fire. Her distant stare after Joel asks her about a setup is amazing. A beautiful scene.
I remember watching this movie while i was a Junior at College wondering what would i become. 30 years later, i am stuck in the rat race. Enjoy your youth Kids and every now and then say what the fuck. Take some chaces. Make your move
They're at the departure gate, headed for Cloud Nine. But it is only Joel who has the ticket. This is a moment of fresh starts and youthful optimism. We're pretty sure about Joel, but Lana's future is unclear. Joel knows it was a set-up, but he just had to ask. Anyway, that's by the by for him. He's about to set-off for Princeton, and he's literally on top of the world. He got in thanks to Lana, and she got away from Guido's control thanks to him. Although it was pretend love, they still feel a certain camaraderie. Protective Joel wants to show Lana a bit of warmth and tenderness, before sending her back down into that chilly, uncertain world.
Pretty well said. I wish there was a sequel to this movie set today just so we could peer into that world, but probably best not to, Hwood would just Eff it up.
Rebecca DeMornay's affectionate but still distant - and perhaps emotionally traumatized from being a prostitute - approach is chilling and magnificient. So perfect.
Speaking as someone who has watched and thought about RB more than any human probably should, I'm not sure which ending works best; director's cut or theatrical cut. The closing sting in the theatrical cut is MUCH better, I think. "Time of your life, huh kid?" is not only a better line than "Ain't life grand?" but is also a nice callback to Guido's line from before. The tone of the director's cut, however, is much more consistent with the situation; two people who will likely never see each other again sharing one final evening together. Neither is a clear-cut favorite for me. Just love this movie so much. haha
No this ending works better. Iys at night with the beautiful city backdrop. The last final hug they'll ever have. It's so rare to see pathos and some darkness in a movie ending. And Rebecca DeMornay is on fire.
Thank you for posting this. Not only is it great to see where this last scene was filmed (Signature Room in the John Hancock Tower) but it provides another interesting perspective on their relationship. People laugh at me when I say that this was more than just some "coming of age" movie. There are a lot of subtle insights about human nature, trust and business.
Dart Bulos, in a decade dominated by mindless “teen sex comedies”, “Risky Business “ was, by far, of the more thoughtful & original adaptations of this genre IMAO. Man, I miss the 80s...😥
I love this ending way more than the original. Here we see Joel, even though he probably knows he was set up by her (Guido knew about the choo choo) still wants to have a real connection with her, calling her closer on a literal and metaphorical level of intimacy. Then, for a moment, we see them look like an actual couple in love against the backdrop of the city which is stunning, and when he says, "Isn't life grand?" he is actually asking a question because he isn't sure. He made all that money, but was it worth it. Will it lead to real connection or will she continue to be a prostitute, and will he continue to be a pimp as he goes through life exploiting others for profits?
Yeah, it doesn't do it for me. It's a less than happy ending. Movies are an escape. There are plenty of let downs, heavy moments, and sad endings in real life. I don't go to the movies for them.
This scene is certainly more heartier and more dramatic than the ending movie. Here is a more accurate answer to the difference in social strata. That, if desired, everything is possible, and this is optimistic. The invitation of the wise Joel, Lana to be closer, to sit down on his knees, expresses his forgiveness and love for her. Her response gesture, intimacy, is a recognition of her love for him. That Lana finally ceased for him to be just a "call - girl", and he is ready to pull her into her future, what she accepts. . Of course, this ending is less easy, but it should be noted that the film is not as simple and easy as it may seem. The film is deep, despite its some comedy.
@@oliverkahn4221 ....its 'just a movie'...Some people that ; wanna throw out insult, at a female no less...Trolls, Phonys, TH-cam pimps/gangstas...lettin bitches,hoes',suckers,.know wat time it is! Thx Vdog!
Oh please, that ending is only saying: I was your scker btch when you were Guido's; now that I am on top, lie to me and tell me you will be my btch forever.
There was something magical about this movie. The reality is, he is going to go on to be successful, like the man eating behind him. Lana, on the other hand says, “we’re both going to hit a big “, but the audience knows she’s probably headed for a life of despair.
She gets out of the life. She used joel to pay Guido enough to let her go. it why they are walking away in the end. signifying their free and the future is ahead
While the 'old time rock and roll' heartthrob hype this film generated at the time made it dismissable, in retrospect Risky Business is not only a great film, it's a nearly art-house predecessor to the flood of 80s teen movies that would follow. John Hughes couldn't touch this.
It was a much deeper and more intriguing movie than anything in the Hughes oeuvre. It also has an ass kicking soundtrack with some deft moments from Tangerine Dream that perfectly fit their scenes. This ending would have made it perfect. 👌
CONSIDER THIS: The Art-House avant-garde trilogy of coming of ‘age’ movies....... 1. 60’s...... The Graduate 2. 80’s ...... Risky Business 3. 2000..... American Beauty Each is 20 years apart from the other, a new generation. Watch them in order and you’ll see what I’m talking about. The first is the obsession over an older woman, the second of a call girl his own age, the third a younger woman. I am amazed most people have never seen this connection.
Haven’t seen in decades, but do recall “We’re being chased by Guido, the killer pimp...” don’t remember what I had for breakfast this morning but I remember that line. Jeez!
"Was it all just a setup? Vicki? Guido?" "No. You don't believe me do you?" "I just don't want you to get hurt." "Why does it have to be so tough?" She wants to be with him but knows that he can't accept the way she makes money. He wants to be with her but knows she won't be able to change. They both can and will make money - but it will be in very different ways and they won't be able to be together. They may have made money together that one night and it got them both part of what they needed, but ultimately their two worlds don't mix and never will - and THAT is what makes it tough. "I deal in human fulfillment and I grossed over $8000 in one night." He deals in it - he profits from it... but he doesn't HAVE IT himself.
One of my fav lines is "Looks like University of Illinois!" I look for opportunities to use this line, when it looks like I am going to get denied something I want and want to let the other person know my attitude is it's their loss. It's completely lost on 98% but so worth it when you get that smile of recognition from one of the 2%.
Daniel Geary, I've read that may have been intentional/?was intentional for dichotomy Etc & Reviews that commend the Juxtaposition, i agree. Imho it Adds to the Scene with The Older Power & $ Controlling White Male & All that Type of (in)Human stand for in HeirArchy. By Far The Ending With The Most Heart❤️!
Look folks , the silver lining theme of this scene is showing that this relationship wasn't just physical / sexual as the movie protrayed it mostly . It was an emotional intense loving one for two opposite young people chasing the same American financial dream from two different avenues . Of course she set Joel up when she stole his mother's crystal egg , then later puting his father's car in Lake Michigan to force Joel to do what she needed him to do for her . Then pursuading him to make his house as a one night brothel to make massive amounts of money for HER benefit . She needed money to pay Guido back for debts she ran up on him for living expenses , and other things obviously . Rebecca Demornay's character in this movie would have been a tough woman to say no to . Rebecca in real life when she was 24 in 1983 would have been even more so . She was just so damn delicious in 1983 🔥💞😍💦🤠🌋⚡👁👀👌💫💥💧
If none of this had happened, he wouldn't have gotten into any big colleges on his own though. It was obvious in the beginning, he wasn't pulling big grades even though he had the potential, he wasn't putting enough efforts. The only reason he got into Princeton was, because of that one call his friend made, the mess it led him into. Hell he wouldn't even have gotten laid with such a hot girl if it wasn't for that haha. Like guido said, time of your life huh kid?
Still think the movie ending is better. This changes the whole complexion of the movie, much darker. With this ending, Joel is no longer a 'good son' struggling to persevere against evil forces, but has become one of those evil forces.
I also got the vibe that despite joel's good intentions he is entering the unfeeling world of capitalism as he is desperately in love with a woman who sells sex for to other people for money. I also love the play on words with the characters last name "Goodsen" of "GoodSon"
@@justmeeagainn No. Maybe it just means that the original ending maintains a 'wait and see'/'who can tell' attitude for joel, who throughout the movie, as the OP said, is navigating a dark world. But with this alternate/orig ending, Joel isn't neutral and the viewer can't assume Joel might remain the good guy he is. But...I'm just one dude talkin' on the world wide web.
I prefer the original theatrical ending. I like the ambiguity of the original ending; it relays the message that adult life begins when you realize that the fantasies of youth are just that. In the original ending, Lana's non-response to his last question is his true graduation into adulthood. And the original final line is a fitting call-back to Guido, reminding us that Joel's big adventure in the business of "human fulfillment", and the import lessons it taught him, was ultimately mentored by Guido.
@@Bakaat777 Runaway Train is a solid movie. But if you remember Eric Roberts and Jon Voight had the bulk of the best dialogue in the movie. The sadistic prison warden actually had the 3rd best performance in that movie.
@@radar0412 Yeah... and De Mornay wasn't even in the movie until the ±60 minute mark, but I wasn't saying it was her best performance, just that it was a great movie to watch her be something else, other than a seductress. I really didn't care for her performance in "Risky Business". To me it was kind of monotone and not filled with much emotion, even when screaming or arguing with Joe Pantoliano. THAT was her character... I get it. Trust me... I KNOW I'll get flamed for what I said, but it'll be from the guys who watched this with their hand on their dick. LOL - I WAS one of those guys, but I am a LOT older now, and appreciate the movie for what it was, and was not, and it was not for RDM's acting. She was a LOT more animated in "Runaway Train", and I appreciated her performance more in that movie, than RB. Peace.
I like the other ending better. This is to depressing. The other sticks to them both going on to bigger better things. The walk in the park to end it is how i prefer this masterpiece to end.
This is the ending that completes the film! They are both giving each other the Aftercare that they so desperately needed. They are both leaning in to each other, a mutual show of compassion and respect. Bravo for this ending.
1:32 Amazing how with a look she makes it look like she has been wronged by the accusation. She lean's back weighing it up, accepting he's not out of bounds to have some disbelief. The whole movie the gap between her and him is wealth. He has it. She wants it, without his pity. The whole scene ends up with an imitation of intimacy of her sitting on his lap (with cajoling) hugging him. Does she really care about him or is she just being a professional? Yes, no, maybe. The little smile by TC at 1:49 when she says "You don't believe me, do you?". He wants to believe her. Maybe that is enough.
I absolutely LOVE Risky Business. I only discovered that there was this alternate ending yesterday. I've watched RB well over 100 times. The theatrical ending and cut is now iconic to me. However, This director's edit sheds a bit more light on the tender side of Joel and Lana's relationship. The theatrical ending, left open a LOT of possibilities, whereas this ending suggests a far more valid and substantial bond between these two unique characters. As far as the visuals within the frame of this final shot, I much prefer this ending. The breeze blowing through the trees in the park in the theatrical cut were/are intriguing from a visual perspective. In spite of that, There's something so very - enigmatic about the shot set up here. The vast expanse outside the high-rise restaurant in the background, paired with the close, intimate physical proximity of Lana and Joel. It also punctuates the beautiful, and equally pensive ending track by Tangerine Dream. It has made me appreciate this now classic movie all the more. The best. Thank you for sharing this.
SANTIAGO HARDY my favourite song from Tangerine Dream is Tangram. This is my 5th favourite film from the 80s. 4: Coal Miner’s Daughter 3: Pink Floyd: The Wall 2: Akira 1: Grave Of The Fireflies
I'm glad this was cut. This makes it seem like Joel is still a child. Relationships that start out with manipulation and lies don't get better. It's a much more satisfying, final ending if they go their separate ways.
I think this is the more realistic ending.The movie is an example of the balance between the transactional & love dynamics of some relationships.I think the quote I think "We are both going to make it big"fits the movie but also has a subtle double meaning reference to their hopes for possible future acting careers in real life.I like the scene setting better in this alternative version.The theatrical ending has a good dialogue too but this alternative ending is better overall.
I like how young actors often do so well in the early years as they struggle with a role. Cruise alway tries hard but when he was younger there was something innately innocent and insecure about him. Today’s famous Cruise can’t bring that empathy out of an audience anymore. Again, he works hard but perhaps too much fame overshadows his screen image and performance. I just think his performances in some of his better work is great but I always see the star on the screen. Here I could see a teenager I could identify with. Great work.
@@cooltalktalks4944 I know what you mean, you could see this innocence in TAPS and Legend where he was on top form but then came movies like Top Gun and Cocktail where he was too arrogant and sure of himself and it was mostly down hill from thereon. But still a bankable star that makes the odd decent movie such as 'Edge of Tomorrow'. He's been there and done it all and proved himself. Will be interesting to see a very old Tom Cruise to see which roles if any he commits to (talking 70+ years old).
Every now and then say “WTF” WTF gives you freedom Freedom brings opportunity Opportunity makes your future So your folks are going outta town...... Got the place all to yourself....... WTF 😊 If you can’t say it, you can’t do it 😎
Turned 19 summer of '80. Best time of my life. College was FUN!, but then came bouncer/barback/bartender/lifeguard at dance clubs in Florida. No rat race for me.
I thought this was jarring. Maybe they filmed in daytime first but the backlighting killed it. So they did artificial lighting at night. This alone might be why they didn't use it.
It would have been great if after Joel said "I grossed $8000 in one night" you could hear the audience clap for that too.......just like they did for the guy who made the paper towel holder.
i think part of the point is that the people who appreciated it are us, not his contemporaries. Just like Wolf of Wall Street, in the end the truly audience is us, not the people around them.
It's funny, I just recently watched this again (for the first time in a while for me). While I do like the ending the final film received, this one here has significant 'weight' to it as well. One similarity they have in common I feel is that they both end on realistic-yet-optimistic notes regarding Joel and Lana's relationship.
When this move first came out my parents were away in Cape Cod and everyone in my neighborhood was saying, "Joel's parents are going away"...(it was a wild party:)
Well, it was a set up from the beginning. She catalogued the whole house the day he left her alone there. He broke even on the ripoff but he got into Princeton, which wouldn't have happened otherwise, so he still came out ahead but I don't think I'd put a lot of trust in that girl.
Actually he wound up owing Guido money. Joel only had $50 left and Guido said he’d go $350 on the egg, and Joel was good for it, right? So he didn’t break even.
This ending makes it clearer that Joel had strong feelings for Lana, and I believe that Lana had feelings for Joel as well - he was more than just a John to her. I don't think that this relationship has a future though unless Lana quits being a call girl.
Nah, actors of his generation still aspired to be Brando. To borrow the Porsche line from the film: Brando, there is no substitute. The seminality of 'The Graduate', like the music of Bob Dylan are what certain boomer film and music critics (think ' Rolling Stone' magazine) like to project on the rest of us.
I actually prefer this ending - this was not an all-around "feel-good" film, it's actually on the heavy side for a comedy. Always thought the ending was too light and fluffy. This one IMO matches the tone of the film, especially his momentary surprise when she finally shows some vulnerability.
The scene before the car drowned too, she was vulnerable, when he was naively questioning her about her life, wondering why or how come she doesn't have the chances he has at life, why she isn't in school etc.
Love the scene visually but the original voice over dialogue was better! One of my favorite movies! I was 12 when this came out and watched on my Grandpop’s rigged HBO, great memories! 😂
Well, now we know why this was an "alternate" ending. I've noticed the same thing with "alternate takes" of hit songs, there's usually a very good reason why it didn't make the final cut. Yes, no, maybe.
When I was younger I used to hate the tandem of Tom and Rebecca. But now that I'm old, I'm still wishing that these two would end up together in real life.
I saw this movie at the theater when it was first released. I've watched it many times since then,but I've never seen this "Director's Cut-Final Scene" Thank you for this. I thoroughly enjoyed this Alternate Ending. Especially after seeing the movie off and on the last 38 years. Rebecca De Mornay and Tom Cruise would go on to date for 2 1/2 years after making this movie together.
This was so similar to me in High School and 4.5 years later after th Army. D as Lana is spot on. Cold, calculating, and smoking hot looks wise. Thank you D. You taught me a lesson that was hard earned but worth it.
Rarely is a movie made that is so in sync with the era it was made in. This film was pure 80s magic.
The first time I saw this movie was during a kegger party with the varsity baseball team in High School. I was a Freshman that barely made the cut for varsity. We were on a spring break trip to a different part of the state and stayed with the families of the team we would play the next day. There were some smoking hot older (than me) girls there. The debauchery I witnessed that night, along with the movie pretty much summed up the experience of growing up in the 80's.
It wasn't just in sync, it was one of the drivers of the sea change.
I was a small kid when I first saw this. I was only there for the 928 😍
He ended up worth damn near a billion and she rocked a cradle. Rebecca was my dream girl in 1980 something.
Rocked? Or robbed?
Her eyes, ablaze, when ever she looks out the window...
That's a beautiful last frame but the final version is still superior.
What happened to Paul Brickman? He was so talented!
i read where he was so in demand after this, that he just rested on his laurels and couldn't care less. Such a shame.
I don't think this ending is better. I've never seen this movie before today. The original ending made me feel something. This did not
I think this ending sucks for sure and changes the feel of the entire movie up to this point.
Who else gets chills when they hear the Tangerine Dreams melody?
Check out his contributions to the soundtrack for "Year of Living Dangerously" L' enfant on album Opera Sauvage
but...I mean...is it really a...."melody"? ...more of a groove, maybe. : )
@@armstronghawkins9183 Groove works, Perhaps a kind of a Pan Triumphant march.
1980s, Time of your life, kid......
Ooohh. Me me
I had the grand pleasure of working on this film. It was hard many days of night filming but the outcome was magnificent. Paul Brickmann and Jon Avnet both became friends of mine after this movie and I worked with them both again.
I learned about this movie because of the music in the trailer "High-Rise" ("Com Truise - Data Kiss" & "Tangerine Dream - Love On A Real Train"). But for your generation "Risky Business" was probably a cult movie. Cool that you were able to take part in its shooting.
Ross Kulma Any interactions with Joey Pants aka Joe Pantoliano?
Yes of course, Not only did I work with him on RIsky but also on the Fugitive and Baby’s day out. Nice man.
In case he doesn't hear it enough, tell Mr. Brickman that this is objectively one of the greatest movies ever made.
What part of the film did you work on? Are you an actor or behind the scenes?
This ending is very powerful. I like how he bikes to see her after he gets kicked out of school and breaks down in her arms. She hugs him. In the final scene he hugs her back. Those two scenes are my favorite.
This alternate (though apparently original) ending is more mature and artistic than the theatrical version. I can see why Hollywood wanted the "cute" ending that they ultimately used; it's more upbeat and therefore more appealing to the main intended audience of teens.
Also, the mature ending is at odds with the mostly light-hearted comedic touch of the overall movie. But it's very interesting anyway. It changes the movie quite a lot, to one where Joel becomes very mature, very wise in a hurry, and shows genuine sympathy for Lana. But he also does not trust her, and probably doesn't see her as being part of his future. So the long hug can be interpreted as a "goodbye", with very deep feeling.
Possibly another reason why the alternate ending is "wrong" though, is that a high school senior would be unlikely to have the maturity and wisdom suggested in this scene. But it's possible, perhaps. It does make RB into a different film, and both endings can be enjoyed by people of various ages. It's especially satisfying to see the theatrical version when you are young, and then the "alternate" one when you are older.
Well said. 👌
Very well said! Measured deep analysis "from different angles".
The film is really very deep, of course with some costs of naivety (but this is in the spirit of the age of the heroes of the plot). Great movie!
I think this original ending is more in line with the actual themes of the movie than the alternate ending was. The alternate ending skewed the original intent, I think, because Risky Business is is actually really cynical and much more of a critique of capitalism than a celebration of it. But the movie is upheld as a grand capitalist festival. The point may not have flown by so easily if the ending had stayed the same.
This ending shows that Joel knows he was set up, but perhaps doesn't want to believe it and is still in love with Lana...he just knows he won't see her much, if ever again. That's why the original ending is so much better than the 'fairytale' ending that made the studio cut. This is better. Darker. Grittier. More in line with the tone of the film.
Tangerine Dream did such an amazing soundtrack, reminds me of my youth.
Beautiful ending. Stunning music. Stunning movie. Rebecca DeMornay is on fire. Her distant stare after Joel asks her about a setup is amazing. A beautiful scene.
I remember watching this movie while i was a Junior at College wondering what would i become. 30 years later, i am stuck in the rat race. Enjoy your youth Kids and every now and then say what the fuck. Take some chaces. Make your move
This is very sad about the "rat race". I wish you everything will work out. And I think the movie is about taking risks sometimes. Yes, take a chance.
Best advice ever!
Take some chances.
That’s goddamn right.
You still got time, run out and take some.
Agreed 100%. Same for me.
Since they made top gun 2 why not risky business 2
They're at the departure gate, headed for Cloud Nine. But it is only Joel who has the ticket. This is a moment of fresh starts and youthful optimism. We're pretty sure about Joel, but Lana's future is unclear. Joel knows it was a set-up, but he just had to ask. Anyway, that's by the by for him. He's about to set-off for Princeton, and he's literally on top of the world. He got in thanks to Lana, and she got away from Guido's control thanks to him. Although it was pretend love, they still feel a certain camaraderie. Protective Joel wants to show Lana a bit of warmth and tenderness, before sending her back down into that chilly, uncertain world.
nice 👍
Pretty well said. I wish there was a sequel to this movie set today just so we could peer into that world, but probably best not to, Hwood would just Eff it up.
What a fantastic analysis! Thanks for the keen insight
Rebecca DeMornay's affectionate but still distant - and perhaps emotionally traumatized from being a prostitute - approach is chilling and magnificient. So perfect.
This ending really completes the movie!
where was the resterant at the end ? was it in chicargo ?
@@geoffhill6992 Yes
cheers cobber i regard you as a bit of a ledgend dude and i want to go there muchly
“the rug really tied the room together” yes? gotta walk to the other side of the path, she leads to death. Acts 2:38 Repent and be baptized
This doesn't beat the original ending,
pressing in on an eye behind sunglasses,
exactly matching the opening scene of the film. Perfect bookends.
TANGERINE DREAM.......There is NO substitute. 😎
Daft Punk sure does the trick.
You've made an irrefutable point here. Long live the music of Froese, Schmoelling and Franke!
TD is Awesome
Jean Michel Jarre’s “Arpegiateur” served a very similar role in Nine and a Half Weeks.
RIP Edgar Froese
Speaking as someone who has watched and thought about RB more than any human probably should, I'm not sure which ending works best; director's cut or theatrical cut. The closing sting in the theatrical cut is MUCH better, I think. "Time of your life, huh kid?" is not only a better line than "Ain't life grand?" but is also a nice callback to Guido's line from before. The tone of the director's cut, however, is much more consistent with the situation; two people who will likely never see each other again sharing one final evening together. Neither is a clear-cut favorite for me. Just love this movie so much. haha
No this ending works better. Iys at night with the beautiful city backdrop. The last final hug they'll ever have. It's so rare to see pathos and some darkness in a movie ending. And Rebecca DeMornay is on fire.
Thank you for posting this. Not only is it great to see where this last scene was filmed (Signature Room in the John Hancock Tower) but it provides another interesting perspective on their relationship. People laugh at me when I say that this was more than just some "coming of age" movie. There are a lot of subtle insights about human nature, trust and business.
You are so right. It is a gem of a movie.
80s movies are the best!!!!
Dart Bulos, in a decade dominated by mindless “teen sex comedies”, “Risky Business “ was, by far, of the more thoughtful & original adaptations of this genre IMAO. Man, I miss the 80s...😥
St Elmos fire poor...but breakfast club was class...as was risky business..
80’s life was the best
YASSSS!,I dont know why half the people I know hate them?!?!?!?!?
@@kirkindog 80$; is king, and is not behind, we are THERE BABY
😍 Rebecca De Mornay was looking good in this.
Agreed. Sexy and hot
She still is. She was also Finch's Mom in American Reunion. :)
I lost track of her after the 90’s. After looking her up for this movie she’s held up over the years. 😉 I would still hop on her.!
Tom Cruise was beautiful, too.
I love this ending way more than the original. Here we see Joel, even though he probably knows he was set up by her (Guido knew about the choo choo) still wants to have a real connection with her, calling her closer on a literal and metaphorical level of intimacy. Then, for a moment, we see them look like an actual couple in love against the backdrop of the city which is stunning, and when he says, "Isn't life grand?" he is actually asking a question because he isn't sure. He made all that money, but was it worth it. Will it lead to real connection or will she continue to be a prostitute, and will he continue to be a pimp as he goes through life exploiting others for profits?
Yeah, it doesn't do it for me. It's a less than happy ending. Movies are an escape. There are plenty of let downs, heavy moments, and sad endings in real life. I don't go to the movies for them.
He becomes a congressman and the finder of finer things for his fellow congressman 🤣🤣
Good analysis Jose.
Could be worse...
That was deep...Thank you -
This scene is certainly more heartier and more dramatic than the ending movie. Here is a more accurate answer to the difference in social strata. That, if desired, everything is possible, and this is optimistic. The invitation of the wise Joel, Lana to be closer, to sit down on his knees, expresses his forgiveness and love for her.
Her response gesture, intimacy, is a recognition of her love for him. That Lana finally ceased for him to be just a "call - girl", and he is ready to pull her into her future, what she accepts. .
Of course, this ending is less easy, but it should be noted that the film is not as simple and easy as it may seem. The film is deep, despite its some comedy.
The regular end sucks bitch
@@oliverkahn4221 ....its 'just a movie'...Some people that ; wanna throw out insult, at a female no less...Trolls, Phonys, TH-cam pimps/gangstas...lettin bitches,hoes',suckers,.know wat time it is! Thx Vdog!
Oh please, that ending is only saying: I was your scker btch when you were Guido's; now that I am on top, lie to me and tell me you will be my btch forever.
Love for him? That's pretty quick. But then, they are kids.
My God, Rebecca DeMornay was absolutely perfect then. Every man's dream. Hell, probably every woman's dream too. 💘
She was all right but back then Rosanna arquette was the cat's meow 💙💙
@@nonamegame9857 Both!💓💘.....
She probably had a full bush too.
@@gregorykern9679 And plump vulva's
Tom Cruise could have been every man’s dream.
There was something magical about this movie. The reality is, he is going to go on to be successful, like the man eating behind him. Lana, on the other hand says, “we’re both going to hit a big “, but the audience knows she’s probably headed for a life of despair.
She gets out of the life. She used joel to pay Guido enough to let her go. it why they are walking away in the end. signifying their free and the future is ahead
They are on the North side of the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the Hancock Tower. I proposed to my wife there.
Beautiful! I recognized the place, too. But your story certainly trumps mine of Prom and Homecoming night memories.
Did she accept?
@@justmeeagainn At least he didn't say, "Ex-wife".
and the 96th floor is the cocktail lounge. It was always second stop on first date night. It worked, most of the time
Did you ride a train afterwards?
While the 'old time rock and roll' heartthrob hype this film generated at the time made it dismissable, in retrospect Risky Business is not only a great film, it's a nearly art-house predecessor to the flood of 80s teen movies that would follow. John Hughes couldn't touch this.
It was a much deeper and more intriguing movie than anything in the Hughes oeuvre. It also has an ass kicking soundtrack with some deft moments from Tangerine Dream that perfectly fit their scenes. This ending would have made it perfect. 👌
CONSIDER THIS:
The Art-House avant-garde trilogy of coming of ‘age’ movies.......
1. 60’s...... The Graduate
2. 80’s ...... Risky Business
3. 2000..... American Beauty
Each is 20 years apart from the other, a new generation. Watch them in order and you’ll see what I’m talking about. The first is the obsession over an older woman, the second of a call girl his own age, the third a younger woman.
I am amazed most people have never seen this connection.
@@sdemosi Agreed. I remember this marketed as a "raunchy teen movie", but is much more.
Oh John Hughes can touch anything. This film is one of a kind though. From the opening credits all the way through.
@@lpnelson6584 So much more.
Haven’t seen in decades, but do recall “We’re being chased by Guido, the killer pimp...”
don’t remember what I had for breakfast this morning but I remember that line. Jeez!
And “I have a Trig mid-term tomorrow”😂 🍿 🎥
Paul Brickman made the right decision not to go with this ending. It is radically inferior.
"Was it all just a setup? Vicki? Guido?"
"No. You don't believe me do you?"
"I just don't want you to get hurt."
"Why does it have to be so tough?"
She wants to be with him but knows that he can't accept the way she makes money. He wants to be with her but knows she won't be able to change. They both can and will make money - but it will be in very different ways and they won't be able to be together. They may have made money together that one night and it got them both part of what they needed, but ultimately their two worlds don't mix and never will - and THAT is what makes it tough.
"I deal in human fulfillment and I grossed over $8000 in one night."
He deals in it - he profits from it... but he doesn't HAVE IT himself.
Love this...
I little different from my angle, but it works, too.
He goes on to be successful and married. She gets murdered by a John. The End
Best comment ever
And the pimp moved to New Jersey to become Ralph Cifaretto only to meet his violent end with Tony Soprano.
God that soundtrack gives me the chills
Same. Everytime.
I could be satisfied w/either ending but I still prefer “time of your life, huh, kid” to “isn’t life grand” in the voiceover ...😎
True superstardom may have come a little later, but this is the the movie that put Tom Cruise firmly on his way.
"I have a trig mid-term tomorrow and I'm being chased by Guido the Killer Pimp!" After multiple viewings, this movie still holds up.
I’m going to throw up. I’m going to throw up on you Joel.
"Princeton Can Use A Guy Like Joel", my fave. line of the movie, thx. for uploading.
One of my fav lines is "Looks like University of Illinois!" I look for opportunities to use this line, when it looks like I am going to get denied something I want and want to let the other person know my attitude is it's their loss. It's completely lost on 98% but so worth it when you get that smile of recognition from one of the 2%.
My favorite line of the movie was "I have a trig midterm tomorrow and I am being chased by Guido the killer pimp!"
What an epic movie , with a sound track to match . Just perfect as it is.
This soundtrack was ahead of it’s time.
With this performance, Rebecca De mornay forever set the standard of *"HOT"* !!
🤩😍🤩😍🤩
I love this film. It is truly an art film of its time. I notice the older man eating soup more then perhaps the director intended.
Daniel Geary, I've read that may have been intentional/?was intentional for dichotomy Etc & Reviews that commend the Juxtaposition, i agree. Imho it Adds to the Scene with The Older Power & $ Controlling White Male & All that Type of (in)Human stand for in HeirArchy. By Far The Ending With The Most Heart❤️!
@@danthefan5378 What a stupid, racist, woke, BS propaganda comment.
Look folks , the silver lining theme of this scene is showing that this relationship wasn't just physical / sexual as the movie protrayed it mostly . It was an emotional intense loving one for two opposite young people chasing the same American financial dream from two different avenues . Of course she set Joel up when she stole his mother's crystal egg , then later puting his father's car in Lake Michigan to force Joel to do what she needed him to do for her . Then pursuading him to make his house as a one night brothel to make massive amounts of money for HER benefit . She needed money to pay Guido back for debts she ran up on him for living expenses , and other things obviously . Rebecca Demornay's character in this movie would have been a tough woman to say no to . Rebecca in real life when she was 24 in 1983 would have been even more so . She was just so damn delicious in 1983 🔥💞😍💦🤠🌋⚡👁👀👌💫💥💧
Enforcing toxic f_minism😂
If none of this had happened, he wouldn't have gotten into any big colleges on his own though. It was obvious in the beginning, he wasn't pulling big grades even though he had the potential, he wasn't putting enough efforts.
The only reason he got into Princeton was, because of that one call his friend made, the mess it led him into.
Hell he wouldn't even have gotten laid with such a hot girl if it wasn't for that haha.
Like guido said, time of your life huh kid?
The take away: Life is a risk, take it. Everything fell into place for him.
Still think the movie ending is better. This changes the whole complexion of the movie, much darker. With this ending, Joel is no longer a 'good son' struggling to persevere against evil forces, but has become one of those evil forces.
I also got the vibe that despite joel's good intentions he is entering the unfeeling world of capitalism as he is desperately in love with a woman who sells sex for to other people for money. I also love the play on words with the characters last name "Goodsen" of "GoodSon"
I totally agree!!
So you thought this was a lighthearted movie before this?
@@justmeeagainn No. Maybe it just means that the original ending maintains a 'wait and see'/'who can tell' attitude for joel, who throughout the movie, as the OP said, is navigating a dark world. But with this alternate/orig ending, Joel isn't neutral and the viewer can't assume Joel might remain the good guy he is. But...I'm just one dude talkin' on the world wide web.
@@justmeeagainn In a word, no. But there are degrees of darkness. It's a very deep story, under a facade of 'coming of age' angst.
I prefer the original theatrical ending. I like the ambiguity of the original ending; it relays the message that adult life begins when you realize that the fantasies of youth are just that. In the original ending, Lana's non-response to his last question is his true graduation into adulthood. And the original final line is a fitting call-back to Guido, reminding us that Joel's big adventure in the business of "human fulfillment", and the import lessons it taught him, was ultimately mentored by Guido.
Same here. As dark as this one is, the moral ambiguity of the final cut is darker.
Yeah that end i like better them walking in the camera panning up to the city
By far Rebecca De Mornay's best role.
@Patrick Whelpley Watch Runaway Train. Intense.
Watch her in Runaway train.
@@Bakaat777 Runaway Train is a solid movie. But if you remember Eric Roberts and Jon Voight had the bulk of the best dialogue in the movie. The sadistic prison warden actually had the 3rd best performance in that movie.
@@radar0412 Yeah... and De Mornay wasn't even in the movie until the ±60 minute mark, but I wasn't saying it was her best performance, just that it was a great movie to watch her be something else, other than a seductress. I really didn't care for her performance in "Risky Business". To me it was kind of monotone and not filled with much emotion, even when screaming or arguing with Joe Pantoliano. THAT was her character... I get it. Trust me... I KNOW I'll get flamed for what I said, but it'll be from the guys who watched this with their hand on their dick. LOL - I WAS one of those guys, but I am a LOT older now, and appreciate the movie for what it was, and was not, and it was not for RDM's acting. She was a LOT more animated in "Runaway Train", and I appreciated her performance more in that movie, than RB. Peace.
Tom Cruise’s masterpiece. Time of your life huh kid?
So.....who’s the U-Boat Captain?
I like the other ending better. This is to depressing. The other sticks to them both going on to bigger better things. The walk in the park to end it is how i prefer this masterpiece to end.
This is the ending that completes the film! They are both giving each other the Aftercare that they so desperately needed.
They are both leaning in to each other, a mutual show of compassion and respect. Bravo for this ending.
1:32 Amazing how with a look she makes it look like she has been wronged by the accusation. She lean's back weighing it up, accepting he's not out of bounds to have some disbelief. The whole movie the gap between her and him is wealth. He has it. She wants it, without his pity. The whole scene ends up with an imitation of intimacy of her sitting on his lap (with cajoling) hugging him. Does she really care about him or is she just being a professional? Yes, no, maybe.
The little smile by TC at 1:49 when she says "You don't believe me, do you?". He wants to believe her. Maybe that is enough.
I absolutely LOVE Risky Business.
I only discovered that there was
this alternate ending yesterday.
I've watched RB well over 100 times.
The theatrical ending and cut is now
iconic to me.
However,
This director's edit sheds a bit
more light on the tender side of
Joel and Lana's relationship.
The theatrical ending, left open a
LOT of possibilities, whereas this
ending suggests a far more valid
and substantial bond between
these two unique characters.
As far as the visuals within the
frame of this final shot, I much
prefer this ending.
The breeze blowing through
the trees in the park in the
theatrical cut were/are
intriguing from a visual
perspective.
In spite of that,
There's something so very -
enigmatic about the shot set up
here.
The vast expanse outside the
high-rise restaurant in the background,
paired with the close, intimate physical
proximity of Lana and Joel.
It also punctuates the beautiful,
and equally pensive ending track
by Tangerine Dream.
It has made me appreciate this
now classic movie all the more.
The best.
Thank you for sharing this.
But it compromises her.. and I think in the end she doesn't need rescuing nor him. I think he chose well
SANTIAGO HARDY my favourite song from Tangerine Dream is Tangram. This is my 5th favourite film from the 80s.
4: Coal Miner’s Daughter
3: Pink Floyd: The Wall
2: Akira
1: Grave Of The Fireflies
Andrew Smith yes. I’ve seen Spinal Tap, Ridgemont High, Scarface and Die Hard. But my opinions stay as it is.
Sorry but the Theatrical ending cracked it for most people ;).............................
Thankyou for help making it one of my favourite movies of all time. very inspirational
This alternate ending was so much better. They had chemistry and would have kept it going.
Great ending. Life is about taking risks and human fulfillment is awesome
"Princeton, can use a guy, like Joel."
Thank you for the Director's cut, ending.
Scientologists can use an idiot like Tom.
There's no, need to use, so many, commas.
wasn't this the regular cut?
The difference is in the distrust between Joel and Lana in their final meeting.
I'm glad this was cut. This makes it seem like Joel is still a child. Relationships that start out with manipulation and lies don't get better. It's a much more satisfying, final ending if they go their separate ways.
I think this is the more realistic ending.The movie is an example of the balance between the transactional & love dynamics of some relationships.I think the quote I think "We are both going to make it big"fits the movie but also has a subtle double meaning reference to their hopes for possible future acting careers in real life.I like the scene setting better in this alternative version.The theatrical ending has a good dialogue too but this alternative ending is better overall.
Tom Cruise's best movie hands down.
I like how young actors often do so well in the early years as they struggle with a role. Cruise alway tries hard but when he was younger there was something innately innocent and insecure about him. Today’s famous Cruise can’t bring that empathy out of an audience anymore. Again, he works hard but perhaps too much fame overshadows his screen image and performance.
I just think his performances in some of his better work is great but I always see the star on the screen. Here I could see a teenager I could identify with. Great work.
@@cooltalktalks4944 I know what you mean, you could see this innocence in TAPS and Legend where he was on top form but then came movies like Top Gun and Cocktail where he was too arrogant and sure of himself and it was mostly down hill from thereon. But still a bankable star that makes the odd decent movie such as 'Edge of Tomorrow'. He's been there and done it all and proved himself. Will be interesting to see a very old Tom Cruise to see which roles if any he commits to (talking 70+ years old).
Every now and then say “WTF”
WTF gives you freedom
Freedom brings opportunity
Opportunity makes your future
So your folks are going outta town......
Got the place all to yourself.......
WTF 😊
If you can’t say it, you can’t do it 😎
_That was just bullshit, Andrew_
_I'm surprised you listened to me_
Ten years from now on I will be@ bendini Lambert & Locke as one of the 41 lawyers for the mob. Guess I graduated Princeton then attended Harvard.
And be married to jeanne tripplehorn
Just make sure you study up on mail fraud.
Princeton ain't got a law school so it'll pass for undergrad but for a real degree, choose Harvard.
I always assumed I’d have my “Princeton can use a guy like Joel” moment. Man did I fall short. Damn!
Too bad! It was THE most incredible four years of my life. Also met my husband freshman week of freshman year. Been together since the fall of 1977.
We can’t all be Joel. Maybe that’s for the best.
@@ShowdogTiger it must be hard being as perfect as you.
Best movie ever (when you're 19 and live in the 1980s).
Exactly!
I am your age. Amazing movie yes. I liked it a lot. Not the best, but It would make make my top 50 though.
Turned 19 summer of '80. Best time of my life. College was FUN!, but then came bouncer/barback/bartender/lifeguard at dance clubs in Florida. No rat race for me.
@@Bakaat777 That was fun time period. That was Pre Miami Vice and Dan Marino
Tangerine Dream soundtrack
Rebecca DeMornay's so gorgeous.
She’s aging well. Still classy lady.
The lighting changed radically by the time she sits in his lap. It goes from daylight to night.
I thought this was jarring. Maybe they filmed in daytime first but the backlighting killed it. So they did artificial lighting at night. This alone might be why they didn't use it.
It would have been great if after Joel said "I grossed $8000 in one night" you could hear the audience clap for that too.......just like they did for the guy who made the paper towel holder.
i think part of the point is that the people who appreciated it are us, not his contemporaries. Just like Wolf of Wall Street, in the end the truly audience is us, not the people around them.
Liked the scene but kinda annoyed me how his dad didn’t really seem to care about him until he got into Princeton
It's funny, I just recently watched this again (for the first time in a while for me). While I do like the ending the final film received, this one here has significant 'weight' to it as well. One similarity they have in common I feel is that they both end on realistic-yet-optimistic notes regarding Joel and Lana's relationship.
I just saw this film on HULU for the first time. It rules! No wonder why it was arguably the best film of 1983. I Had to see the alternative ending.
one of the greatest movies of the 80's and one of the best actors of ALL TIME. Take it back....take it back
I seen that movie in the theater around mid summer . Good movie .
In that final scene when Tom Cruise is pulling those bags to the curb is probably the last time he ever took out the trash in his life.
He did get into scientology. Decided to live in that trash.
@@WoozyCool rich and brain dead.
When this move first came out my parents were away in Cape Cod and everyone in my neighborhood was saying, "Joel's parents are going away"...(it was a wild party:)
Well, it was a set up from the beginning. She catalogued the whole house the day he left her alone there. He broke even on the ripoff but he got into Princeton, which wouldn't have happened otherwise, so he still came out ahead but I don't think I'd put a lot of trust in that girl.
Thats about how I see it too , who took who for the ride ,, and who came out on top though??
notice how she looks away when he confronts her on it
I’m not sure it’s trust that most fellas are thinking about putting in her
@@chriscastillo4275 Classic response! So true.
Actually he wound up owing Guido money. Joel only had $50 left and Guido said he’d go $350 on the egg, and Joel was good for it, right? So he didn’t break even.
This ending makes it clearer that Joel had strong feelings for Lana, and I believe that Lana had feelings for Joel as well - he was more than just a John to her. I don't think that this relationship has a future though unless Lana quits being a call girl.
Holy fluff she's fluffing gorgeous. God damn.....
Actors of his generation aspired to be Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate. This is basically fulfillment of that aspiration.
Nah, actors of his generation still aspired to be Brando. To borrow the Porsche line from the film: Brando, there is no substitute.
The seminality of 'The Graduate', like the music of Bob Dylan are what certain boomer film and music critics (think ' Rolling Stone' magazine) like to project on the rest of us.
Of course it was a set up Joel. Her whole demeanor changed after he asked her that question. Great scene!
Lana is a psychopath. She never shows any emotion, no feelings. All she's interested in is money and getting ahead.
@@cybernautadventurer and being slightly older than Joel, a perfect symbol of what was to come in the 80s, 90s, and beyond unfortunately.
I actually prefer this ending - this was not an all-around "feel-good" film, it's actually on the heavy side for a comedy. Always thought the ending was too light and fluffy. This one IMO matches the tone of the film, especially his momentary surprise when she finally shows some vulnerability.
The scene before the car drowned too, she was vulnerable, when he was naively questioning her about her life, wondering why or how come she doesn't have the chances he has at life, why she isn't in school etc.
Love the scene visually but the original voice over dialogue was better! One of my favorite movies! I was 12 when this came out and watched on my Grandpop’s rigged HBO, great memories! 😂
in 10 years, he'll be a vampire and she'll be a nanny...
"We're being chased by Guido the Killer Pimp" 😉 "Sometimes you've just got to say what the heck and take a chance" 👍 💖 🙏 😊 ✌️
I am going to watch tonight and it my favorite movie from Tom Cruise
Life summed up in one scene and one film - why did they cut this out??
The 80's for the win!
Moral of the story: Get the admissions rep laid.
I prefer the original ending
Well, now we know why this was an "alternate" ending.
I've noticed the same thing with "alternate takes" of hit songs, there's usually a very good reason why it didn't make the final cut.
Yes, no, maybe.
When I was younger I used to hate the tandem of Tom and Rebecca. But now that I'm old, I'm still wishing that these two would end up together in real life.
Now with time, I agree with this. Tom should come back to his 80's mindset a bit and give Rebecca a call. Just saying lol.
They did, for two and a half years in the 80s.
What about a Risky Business Sequel?? Sort of like Cobra Kai?! Could have potential
@@NewAgeGigolo , "Isn't life grand...parenting?"
This makes me think Joel has gone over to the Dark Side at the end.
Even though this is a more realistic ending I like the more optimistic ending that test audience's voted for
Ruslan Stetsenko, ThankYou for posting! I prefer this ending. It has more depth of the Heart.
agreed. This should have been the official ending.
I saw this movie at the theater when it was first released.
I've watched it many times since then,but I've never seen this "Director's Cut-Final Scene"
Thank you for this.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Alternate Ending.
Especially after seeing the movie off and on the last 38 years.
Rebecca De Mornay and Tom Cruise would go on to date for 2 1/2 years after making this movie together.
A better ending. It seems like often the better endings get dropped on the editing room floor.
It's a difficult call. This one is unambiguously darker, but the final cut has more moral ambiguity. And to me, that's even darker.
she is awesome in this . Great movie 1983
8,000.00 equals 21,000.00 in todays dollars, wow !!
WTF so many different interpretations in the comments lmao.
This was so similar to me in High School and 4.5 years later after th Army. D as Lana is spot on. Cold, calculating, and smoking hot looks wise. Thank you D. You taught me a lesson that was hard earned but worth it.
Great music.
Rebecca De Mornay is ridiculously hot.
OMG, that actress was fine! Too beautiful.
The dream is always the same.
and ends with..."time of your life, ha kid."