Stellead Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict

Ella-May O'Brien Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

akuck-89055 This movie has a very weak plot, with cheesy lines. I did not find this movie any level of interesting and was quite bored.

Chance Macdonald I also received this movie in the mail as a kid and did like it. I came to this site to prove a point to people because these kids in my home town recently decided to start their own "gang" call "The Butter Creamers" i almost died laughing when i heard this. They think its cool and I tried to explain to them how that name is already taken by a hallmark film from my childhood so here i am.My favorite scene was when the old woman fell down and needed help. It reminded me on the "Help I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up!" Life Alert commercials.Enjoy the film!

david tscholl I don't know where to start. I actually just viewed the buttercream gang a few days ago and thought it was groundbreaking. I cant remember if I saw it when I was little but I'm glad i got to see it now. It is my friends favorite movie as a kid and we were shocked at how perfect this film was. The scene when Scott questions whether Pete stole the treats is pure cinematic bliss. "You're just like all the rest...your think I want it this way!!!" delivered by Pete Valdez is a line which I think equals any delivered in Gone With the Wind. The soundtrack is simply stunning, adding an emotional depth which would put any recent soundtrack to shame. The cast is perfect. Scott's dad gives an academy award worthy performance as a man struggling with making the right decisions for his family. But the real standout is actor Michael Weatherrred playing Pete "Valdez" Turner, a good kid who gets a taste of the thug life when he encounters "The Blades" gang while living with his aunt in Chicago. Pete comes back and goes against the buttercreamer code by breaking bottles, throwing firecrackers, stealing treats and apples, lighting fires, taking kids lunches, and teaching others they can have anything they want by just taking it. Pete's final breakdown in Graf's store is a scene I think will go down in film history as one of the most heartbreaking portrayals of a troubled youth coming to terms with his problems. I'm sure Spielberg or Scorsese will try to remake this film some day to cash in on an Oscar, but it will never match the genius of the original masterpiece. AND REMEMBER "Buttercream isn't just about helping people out.. it's about having fun."

wemprimo68 I watched this movie with my 8 year old nephew. It would not win any Oscars, but the "heart" of this movie is what makes it great. We live in a rather small town and we do have a gang problem. I know because I used to teach these gang members. I wanted to talk to my nephew about gangs, but mostly to remind him of God's love for us. How he loves us "No Matter What". Just like a good parent, He will discipline us when we need it to correct us, but He will never stop loving us. We should follow this example with one another. It is true that the world will never "perfect", but that is no reason for us to stop trying to improve our relationships with one another, and in turn improve our world. I also believe it shows that just one person can make a difference. Jesus began it by showing us how to treat one another. Scott showed God's love to Pete. (It reminded of David and Jonathan from the Bible). Then Pete showed it to others and so on. It isn't just a "dream" as some cynic's would have us believe. If you look past the amateur acting, etc. and look at the heart of the movie, I believe you will be pleasantly surprised, and just may learn something of our Heavenly Father yourself. After all, that is what He does for us. :-)