Pretty in Pink (1986) Reviews

Pretty in Pink (1986)
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John Hughes crafts an exemplary '80s Brat Pack romance out of the standard Cinderella story in Pretty in Pink. Andie Walsh (Molly Ringwald) is a teenager who lives in the dingy part of town with her terminally underemployed dad (Harry Dean Stanton). She works at a record store with eccentric Ionia (Annie Potts) and is considered a misfit at her uppity high school, but somehow she rises above them all. Her oddball best friend, Duckie (Jon Cryer), is hopelessly in love with her, so he causes trouble for her romantic pursuits. When local rich kid Blaine (Andrew McCarthy) develops a fascination with her, they go out on a date together. Visiting the home bases of each social clique, they are basically ridiculed for their audacity to date one another. When Blaine eventually asks the delighted Andie to the prom, he is threatened by his rich friend Steff (James Spader). The romance versus high school social politics finally culminates at the big night of the prom. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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Starring:
Molly Ringwald, Harry Dean Stanton, (more)
Director(s):
Howard Deutch
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
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Sharon D.

Give me the 80's or give me death! One of my all time favorite movie. The Brat Pack totally rocked and John Hughes was a genius. A gooey sweet story with a perfect ending. Love conquers all!

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Humberto G.

I rented this movie to see Jon Cryer as I find him very funny in Two and a half men. Very good performance by a young and talented actor. In my opinion he stole the show. If he were more handsome he might have even been a star. Very nice story for teenagers and adults who want to reminisce about what it was like in high school in the eighties.

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Teresa M.

This movie, which was named after a song by the Phycadelic Furs, was another John Hughes classic. Molly Ringwald as always portrays her character perfectly and Andrew McCarthy is great as well even though his wig in the end looks totally and completely fake! Jon Cryer will always be Duckie et heart. This is exactly what the definition of an 80s movie is.

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Meghan C. H.

Somehow I missed this one in all my movie watching days as a kid. Great 80's classic.

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Michael B.

classic 80's film

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Benjamin A.

This movie is wonderful!!! There are so many funny parts, and is a very girl movie. I truly loved this movie, and i love how the story is...it's so unexpected. I would recomend this movie for anyone! It's a great movie!! =] BTW-this is not Ben, it's his 14 year old daughter!!! Hei! LOL =]

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Kevin B.

The original ending was only shown to "test audiences"..it never came out in the theaters. If it was still in the can somewhere, then yeah, they should have included it in this version as an "alternate ending"..but I read the editing was unsatisfactory. The ending of the movie was changed. Originally, Andie was supposed to end up with Duckie. However, test audiences reacted negatively to this finish. Also, there was concern that the movie sent out the message that cross-class relationships cannot/should not work. And due to Molly Ringwald being sick during the filming of the first ending, the director didn't get all of the shots he wanted, and the editing was unsatisfactory. So, the end was reshot, and in the final version, Andie and Blane reconcile.

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Melissa T.

I love this movie, I never get tired of watching it!!! Duckie is hilarious! And you can never go wrong with Molly Ringwald! Classic '80's movie about a girl from the wrong side of the tracks, trying to fit in with the cruel rich crowd. Definitely recommend to everyone!!!

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Rebecca W.

This was a cute movie. I wached it with my 15 year old daughter. She was mad because Andy didn,t stay with Duckie.

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Robert M.

if you want to see the original ending you are out of luck. hyped up to include original ending. however just cast and crew talking about the original ending. thank god there is Blockbuster so i didn't spend the money buying this edition. shame on you Paramount! can you say false advertisement. my one star is for this edition.

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    Sharon D.

    Give me the 80's or give me death! One of my all time favorite movie. The Brat Pack totally rocked and John Hughes was a genius. A gooey sweet story with a perfect ending. Love conquers all!

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    Humberto G.

    I rented this movie to see Jon Cryer as I find him very funny in Two and a half men. Very good performance by a young and talented actor. In my opinion he stole the show. If he were more handsome he might have even been a star. Very nice story for teenagers and adults who want to reminisce about what it was like in high school in the eighties.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Teresa M.

    This movie, which was named after a song by the Phycadelic Furs, was another John Hughes classic. Molly Ringwald as always portrays her character perfectly and Andrew McCarthy is great as well even though his wig in the end looks totally and completely fake! Jon Cryer will always be Duckie et heart. This is exactly what the definition of an 80s movie is.

    Yes   |   No

     
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