[15], Rotten Tomatoes reported as of July 2020 that 75% of 52 surveyed critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 6.36/10. After Pretty in Pink, McCarthy continued on to party fame in 1989’s Weekend at Bernie’s and, later, took on roles in The Joy Luck Club, Mulholland Falls, and A Twist of Faith. Extras off the 20th Anniv. © FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the information collection practices disclosed in our Privacy Policy. (But don’t tell that to our PEOPLE critic, who gave it a less-than-glowing review upon its release.

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James Spader was offered the role of Blane but he chose to take the role of Stef instead. The film deals with troubles growing up and dealing with nasty and exclusive high school cliques.

H.B. Meanwhile, Blane, pressured by Steff and his rich friends, begins distancing himself from Andie. Fresh off his turn as the super brain in The Breakfast Club, which was released one year earlier, Anthony Michael Hall was worried about being typecast and turned down the role of Duckie even though it was written specifically for him. In the midst of high school cliquedom centered on wealthy snobs and misfits from less privileged backgrounds, Andi and Blane learn that these things ultimately do not matter in terms of affairs of the heart.

Dated high school tale is still fun for teens. "[21] Patrick Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times called the film "delightful," adding that "what makes 'Pretty in Pink' such a satisfying, big-hearted film isn't its creaky story line or its somewhat unconvincing conclusion, but the way it lets us watch kids through their own eyes, exploring feelings instead of making caricatures of them. She is known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as Ghostbusters (1984) and During an interview at the MTV premiere of Pretty in Pink, Spader gets asked if he likes playing a villain.

Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Iona: Strong lips. In spite of their chemistry on-screen, Jon Cryer (Duckie) has stated that both of his co-stars Molly Ringwald (Andie) and Andrew McCarthy (Blane) found him “irritating” from day one.

When she and a wealthy kid named Blane (Andrew McCarthy) develop a mutual crush, her world is turned upside down, as friends from both sides disapprove of their relationship.

Set decorator/production designer Weintraub (who had been Oscar-nominated for Prizzi’s Honor (1985)) died of AIDS at age 33; Pretty in Pink (1986) was the last movie he worked on before his death. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. Nothing says a family vacation like an RV, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, It's looked — and felt — like a whole different world as we've been social distancing and attempting to keep each other safe, See All the Celebs Taking RV Trips This Summer, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, From Empty Streets to Virtual Weddings: What Life Has Looked Like During the Coronavirus Pandemic.

In the original ending, Andie chose Duckie, not Blane.

Written by Hughes and directed by newcomer Howard Deutch, the movie neatly captures the nuances of youth, reminding us how the most casual remark can unleash a flood of insecurities. Ultimately, however, Andie ended up with Blane and not Duckie. I literally watched this movie when I was 7, and loved it, and right now I love it!! A popular girl is scantily clad in bed at a party with her boyfriend, and sex is strongly implied. Hall says he also turned down the lead role in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, which Hughes had also written for him. With Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Harry Dean Stanton, Annie Potts. He’s one of the rich and popular guys but can the two worlds meet? And this has held true of his career ever since. In the movie Pretty in Pink she co-starred with Molly Ringwald in the 1986 film. How are drinking and smoking conveyed in the movie? "[23], The main cast of Pretty in Pink was featured in an October 15, 2010 issue of Entertainment Weekly that featured reunions with the casts of landmark films and television shows.[24].

Another character is called a "retarded little dwarf.".

She is known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as Ghostbusters (1984) and Pretty in Pink (1986).