5/5 great, classic film
  by Ashley Arndt (Minnesota)
Not only do we get to see the beginning performances of Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, etc careers, but it's also an amazing film adaption of the book. I'm generally disappointed with film adaptations, but this one is a keeper.
The actors and actresses fit their roles beautifully
I highly recommend buying this movie

5/5 A True classic Movie
  by Grover L. Watson (Denver, USA)
Sometimes, a Film maker gets to preserve some very special performances by then-unknown actors who go on to greater things. This films features performances from actors like Diane Lane, C Thomas Howell, Emilio Estevez, the recently passed Patrick Swayze all in their acting prime. I showed this film to my 16 year old and he loved it.
It's a wonderfully told story of Social acceptance and the divisions of class brought on by poverty or what part of town you live in. It's also about redemption and the consequences of bad choices. Should be required viewing in all public high schools. You really feel for the youths as they struggle to finds their places in society.

4/5 Not what I expected, but very good
  by Dolphin Girl (Florida)
I got this movie because it was one of the few Patrick Swayze flicks I hadn't seen. The movie was not quite what I expected, as I was expecting something more along the lines of Grease or West Side Story in terms of the rival gang theme. This was more about two boys who get caught up in something that is bigger than they are, and their lives end up taking an unexpected turn.

While not what I thought it would be, it turned out to be an amazing movie that I truly enjoyed and will enjoy again and again. Patrick's role is much smaller than I thought it would be, and while in another movie, that might disappoint me enough to never watch it again, this movie did well enough to convince me to overlook that.

5/5 The Outsiders
  by Tammy M. Karnuth (USA)
Like the movie alot. I think that besides dirty dancing this is one of patrick swayzes good movies

5/5 Wonderful!
  by Litttle Mama (East Texas, USA)
The mix of so many young & now in demand actors is great and makes it hard to credit any particular actor, however, Patrick actually brought it to life again after he became ill and the story of his career was being told over and over. His part was not as big as others, but the character had the respect of them all. All the guys were great considering the age and experience. And the casting exec should be proud of his choices.