I grew up with this one when I was about 5 or 6, and I always enjoyed when I was young. So for the first time in about 11 years or so, I have seen it once again.A lot of people find it too ordinary, or else (i hate to use this word) corny. But it is really nothing like the early 90's kids. I mean these kids seem too normal and younger than they appear in the film. But this film still amazed me. I watched it twice in two days, trust me, I couldn't stand watching it twice like that. However the story is very simple about how a gang that helps people around their community and for their small town. Eventually one of the members moves away to Chicago with a more dangerous gang. He learns their way of violence, and comes back home with a different relationship with his other three members.It is a very good story, however it is made kind of too normal/ordinary for the early 90's. More like a family drama made for TV. But it has some strange lines once in a while by some of the members that make the film so funny, when it's actually not. I would honestly hang out more with the other gang than the Buttercreamers. But I still felt sorry for the leader of the gang. It has really aged with today's average kids though. If the film were to just be showing in theatres, everyone would leave right away i'm sure.However a great film, with no great kid actors. I don't think any of them have gone to a huge acting carrer. Still, a nice film.

You're right, this movie IS amazing. However, you forgot to mention: 1.) Pete's gang's diabolical takeover of the see-saws at the park. 2.) The awesome clothing 3.) Scott's Dad's persecution of Christians in Vietnam. 4.) The fact that the theme song reflects on life in the streets when there's only one real street in the whole town (the rest are ROADS). 5.) How Pete has this sloo-footed gangsta-walk (aptly accented by his highwater pants). 6.) The fact these kids are so cool, they don't watch TV for the shows, or even watch TV for that matter, they just recite commercials.Oh, yeah, and there are some great dancers in that town.

I'm seventeen and I still love the Butter Cream Gang. YES--the lines in the movie are cheesy--but if you take a hard look you'll see what the movie is promoting. It's trying to convey the idea of respecting each other--loving and being thankful for who we were. Pete would not have turned around and become a better person again if it hadn't been for Scott and his friends. WATCH THE MOVIE--it is a wonderful movie--especially if you're sick of your kid just watching sex,violence, and cussing on the TV--I highly recommend this movie! I hate to see people being so mean about this movie. It's sad. Finally a move comes out that doesn't promote sex, drugs, or violence and it's dubbed cheesy. How unfair. Feature Films For Families isn't just some 'nutcase religious group'-they are a company that promote strong morals and values. What's so wrong with that?

One of the great masterpieces of our time, the buttercream gang takes a subtle approach to such important issues as the aryan nation, homo eroticism between childhood friends, and cheese. Younger viewers may not pick up on these themes and appreciate the movie as its makers intended- a commentary on how ideal our world would be if we all were fundamentalist conservative christians. Some concerned parents will object to the risqué dancing scene, and secular music, but this is where the film finds its "edge." The riveting story of pete, scott, lenny and eldon will have every viewer at the edge of their seat. Will the widow jenkins fall down again? will another flower bed fall victim to the harrowing actions of pete and his gang of troublemaker?? smiley face graffiti and broken bottles?? (you may want to cover the young ones eyes, these parts get pretty intense.) The climax of pete beating the p*ss out of canned goods is a moment in film history. So, strap on to this emotional roller-coaster if you dare, its worth the ride!