Pretty in Pink
1980s high school classic written by the great John Hughes (The Breakfast Club), starring Molly Ringwald as a not-so-popular teen caught between the affections of the rich new guy (Andrew McCarthy) and her best friend (Jon Cryer). Co-stars Annie Potts, James Spader and Harry Dean Stanton. Cryer’s Two and a Half Men co-star Charlie Sheen also auditioned for the role of Blane.
- Director:
- Howard Deutch ('The Replacements', 'My Best Friend's Girl', 'The Whole Ten Yards')
- Writer:
- John Hughes
- Cast:
- Molly RingwaldHarry Dean StantonJon CryerAnnie PottsJames SpaderAndrew McCarthyJim HaynieAlexa KeninKate VernonAndrew Dice Clay
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressA rather intelligent (if not terribly original) look at adolescent insecurities.
Time Out
pressTo be able to give this kind of stuff new and sympathetic twists is a tribute to Hughes' skill with narrative, and to Ringwald's magnetism as a performer.
The New York Times
pressMiss Ringwald's pouty naturalness remains her biggest asset, and her performance is once again appealing.
Roger Ebert
pressAlthough it is not a great movie, it contains some moments when the audience is likely to think, yes, being 16 was exactly like that.
Variety
pressA rather intelligent (if not terribly original) look at adolescent insecurities.
Time Out
pressTo be able to give this kind of stuff new and sympathetic twists is a tribute to Hughes' skill with narrative, and to Ringwald's magnetism as a performer.
The New York Times
pressMiss Ringwald's pouty naturalness remains her biggest asset, and her performance is once again appealing.
Roger Ebert
pressAlthough it is not a great movie, it contains some moments when the audience is likely to think, yes, being 16 was exactly like that.
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