These films marked forever by the music of the Beach Boys
From “good vibrations” to “God Only Knows” via “I Get Around”, so many hits that have accompanied the 7th art over the decades. Tribute to Brian Wilson, who died this week at the age of 82.
“All Summer Long”, dans American Graffiti (1973) by George Lucas
With them Beach Boysit’s a whole era that accompanies the film produced by Coppola. Over the course of a soundtrack replaying the 50’s and the 60’s, we can also hear it “surfin ‘safari” of the group of Brian Wilson. But it is above all with the end credits that the Californians leave their imprint, with “All Summer Long”, a title that enhances the nostalgia for the film, summarizing the end of an carefree era alone.
“Surfin ‘USA”, in Teen Wolf (1985) De Rod Daniel
In a hilarious scene, Stiles surfs on the “Wolfmobile” of Scott (Michael J. Fox) with a playful rhythm of “Surfin ‘USA”anchoring the offbeat humor of the high school comedy. This contrast between the iconic surf song and the improbable context creates a funny moment, very 80s.
“Kokomo”, in Cocktail (1988) de Roger Donaldson
Immediately, we see Tom Cruise shaking a shaker with a large charming smile. The title is now inseparable from this romantic joke, instilling in images a tropical and relaxed spirit. From the first notes, Kokomo Establish an island atmosphere, perfect for the seaside setting and Tom cocktails at its 80’s peak.
“I Get Around”, dans Hello mom, here baby! (1989) d’Amy Heckerling
We could have chosen other cult sequences of cinema (like that of Good Morning Vietnam). But in the opening scene of the cult comedy, the boys’ tube of the beach resonates spectacularly, to the rhythm of these sperm row towards the egg. It sets the tone, from the first images of the film. An energetic and vintage musical choice which immediately installs the freshness which makes the charm of this farce carried by the voice of Bruce Willis as a baby.
“Don’t Worry Baby” dans College Attitude by Raja Gosnell (1999)
To punctuate her rom’com ‘high school with Drew Barrymore, the film is betting on one of the most beautiful ballads of Beach Boyswhich accompanies the big scene of the final kiss with Michael Vartan. Those who grew up in the 1990s know!
“God Only Knows” dans Love Actually (2003) by Richard Curtis
People who stretch and kiss in an airport, it is obviously the end of the cult film, which envelops the spectator in a sweet emotion. Yes, it’s a bit cul-cul, but it assumes his sentimentalism mixed with universal love and that is beautiful! The song, carried by the baroque harmonies, ideally concludes the choral comedy.
“Wouldn’t It Be Nice”, dans Love and amnesia (2004) by Peter Segal
Another romantic comedy and still Drew Barrymore! This time, the tube enveloping Beach Boys Completely accompanies the whole film, illustrating the daily life of Lucy, a young woman whose memory is reset every day. This song, extracted from the album Pet Sounds (1966), embodies innocence and nostalgia, between the dreams of the future and the realities of the present. Even Adam Sandler delivers his live version there!
“Good vibrations”, in Us (2019) by Jordan Peele
The director mischievously plays with the feel good of music from Beach Boys In popular culture, for a chilling and memorable scene from its psychological thriller. The title is played as a family is brutally attacked at home. The use of this emblematic song, known for its joyful melody, creates a striking contrast with the violence of the scene. Total discomfort.
