Fans may recall Matthew Modine as Dr. Martin Brenner of Stranger Things. But as it is in showbiz, identities are never concrete and neither are they guaranteed forever. Modine has been a breadwinner in Hollywood since the 1980s, and before he became infamous for his experiments on his favorite lab rat, Millie Bobby Brown, the actor made headlines with numerous portrayals. In a recent recollection, Modine was caught on a trip down memory lane with Madonna, showering gratitude over the reminiscence of Vision Quest.

The film, released nearly four decades ago, caved right back into every cinephile’s vintage memory as Modine dedicated a throwback homage to his co-star.

Stranger Things actor Matthew Modine recently took to his Instagram to share the poster of his 1985 film, Vision Quest, to thank Madonna. “Because I’m #crazyforyou – thank you @madonna,” the 65-year-old star captioned the snap reeking of their youthful charm. Vision Quest was released as Crazy for You in the UK and Australia, and on February 15, the film will mark 40 years of its release. The coming-of-age romantic comedy stars Modine, Michael Schoeffling, Ronny Cox, and Linda Florentino. 

Madonna made her first major motion picture appearance in the flick, portraying a singer at a local bar where she performed ‘Crazy for You’ and ‘Gambler.’ In a bid to capitalize on Madonna’s rising fame and the popularity of her track, ‘Crazy for You,’ the film’s title was changed in certain countries, inadvertently cementing its cult classic reputation worldwide. While Modine’s complex dwellings in the Upside Down even gave him a pause, this recent recollection prompted a frenzied reaction.

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With fans caught in nostalgia, they marked their attendance with a re-watch in the comments. But before diving headfirst into it, here is a lowdown on the plot of Vision Quest.

Vision Quest is a romantic sports drama film based on Terry Davis’s 1979 novel of the same name, released on February 15, 1985. Matthew Modine portrays a Spokane high school wrestler, Louden Swain, who eventually falls for an older woman who is an aspiring artist from Trenton, New Jersey, headed toward San Francisco. The film follows Louden right after he turns 18.

With an aspiration to do something significant with his life despite being advised against it by his coach and father, Swain played by Modine, tries to cut down over 20 pounds in a brief period to qualify for a defending state champion of a lower-weight class. However, as love enters the fold, more distractions lead the young wrestler astray, making up for a thriller narrative way ahead of its time.

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