Produced in 1986 by 80's-teen movie producer John Hughes, the movie stars Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy, though Jon Cryer likes to claim credit as a star. (Isn't he that gay guy from Two and a Half Men? Not that there's anything wrong with that!)Cryer plays Duckie, the loser-like guy that does his own thing and is crazy for Andie (Ringwald). Andie, is the loser-like girl that does her own thing that doesn't really care for Duckie in that way. Blane (McCarthy) plays the rich kid that likes Andie, but is being pulled from her by his rich and stuck-up friends.
This is truly an epic socio-economic class struggle. A classical drama that has been told many times, but never this pink.
If you like 80's music, this movie is for you. It really helps that this movie was made in the 1980's, therefore it contains a lot of 80's music. I loved the clothes. (Did we really dress like that???)
Overall, I gave this movie 3 stars. It wasn't the best of the 80's movies. It cannot compare to the Breakfast Club, St. Elmo's Fire, or Super Fuzz. However, if you were not in the clique in high school, you can totally relate to this movie. If you were in the clique - don't watch this movie because you suck.
1 comment:
Well, it IS one of the best movies ever made...DUH! :^)
Of course, on my short list is the rest of the "Molly Trilogy" (I'm thinking of copyrighting that...), the Star Wars Trilogy (the original one), Boogie Nights, and of course, "The King of Kong: A Fistfull of Quarters"...my friend, I'm anxiously awaiting your review of THAT incredibly awesome film!!
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