Excerpt:
The Young Ones, the simplest of the three, involves the age-old story of the big developer trying to tear down the youth club. Richard and his pals put on a big show to save the hang out and lots of singing and dancing take place. While the story is no great shakes, director Sidney Furie showcases a confidence and inventiveness that the directors of incompetent modern pop star films like Crossroads and Glitter can't begin to muster. The use of colors and the terrific Cinemascope frame lend the film a visual sophistication beyond its simple story. This film in particular is a good example of the swinging London lampooned in the Austin Powers films, with big dance numbers breaking out in the street and plucky, youthful attitude. The film is also helped by a great performance from Robert Morley as the real estate maven who also happens to be Cliff's pop.