Pretty in Pink

One of the 80s teen movies and it felt time to finally watch it. Written by John Hughes, also one of the writers of teen movies. Furthermore, starring Molly Ringwald, an 80s teen star. And got to love a teen movie, what's better than going back to the classics of when they first came about, when the teens became dominant in society and they opened up a new audience for the teenager. Sounds stupid, but you can tell this is an 80s film and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Pretty in Pink - Andie

'Pretty in Pink' is one quite simple to grasp, but actually has a meaningful concept behind it all. The film's theme is revolved around the differences between poor and rich: one girl from a low-income family struggles as she's bullied and diminished to nothing; one boy born into money and wealth struggles as he likes someone his family and friends would not approve of. Molly Ringwald plays Andie, the girl seen as poor and worthless by the richer students in her school. She's a great character, full of hatred at how's treated, understandably, and stands up for herself, but she's also creative and clever, she makes her own clothes and excels in school academically. She lives with her father (Harry Dean Stanton), a man stuck in the past and struggling with work. Andie's relationship with her father really is something to be admired, even if there's a small moment there could be a different side of her father, this is immediately destroyed and the real reason behind his laziness shines through, making his character more complex. Where Andie becomes most vulnerable is when she meets Blane (Andrew McCarthy), it's through this rich boy that Andie becomes a character to route for, but Blane also becomes a complicated character, just making mistakes and realising that his friends see Andie as "trash" for having no money. Next character for me to introduce, Andie's childhood best friend, Duckie, played by a much younger Alan from 'Two and a Half Men', Jon Cryer. Straight from the beginning we know much more than Andie does, because secretly, well not that secretly, Duckie is in love with his best friend, to Andie's unknown knowledge, that's until his heart breaks when she likes someone from the wrong side. Duckie is actually an amazing character, he's funny, he's adorable. He becomes outraged at Andie's new interest as he's always been there.

Pretty in Pink - Andie and Iona

The school is divided, and this is one of those Romeo and Juliet films of whether the relationship between Andie and Blane can actually work. Or whether the best friend would be in for a chance, as he sings to himself in agony of how much he loves her. Or even lip syncs to her, because that scene is just great! Ultimately, this is a film that's just leading to prom, but I think it's a great teen film. My first knowledge of this film, was actually Shawn Spencer's 80s constant mentioning of it, and that just made me want to watch it more and I'm glad I did, so thanks to that character from 'Psych'. What I find great about this film is that I couldn't actually predict it, it might have been an obvious ending, but either endings could be argued that way. Watch it and you'll understand what I mean. Looking for a classic romcom, and I mean a classic? I would recommend this one. A teen romcom of a complicated forbidden love, it might be overdone now, but this one is one of the originals!