To be fair, this is a relatively popular and well-regarded film. But in my opinion, it should be mentioned in the same breath as Sixteen Candles or Pretty in Pink, and it never seems to get that amount of credit. Eric Stoltz is great in this film, even though for the life of me I dont understand why all the girls werent in love with him because OMG hes adorable. I think in a lot of ways, this is what Pretty in Pink should have been. I always felt that Molly Ringwald should have ended up with Duckie, and that tacked on ending was such a cop-out. This movie has a great, satisfying ending. I appreciate that it isnt just another nerd gets the girl story. Eric Stoltz never really plays the role like a geek, hes just sort of an outcast from the wrong side of the tracks, and as a result comes off as a lot more relatable and realistic than if they had stuck with the 80s nerd stereotype. Although WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU THINKING ERIC STOLTZ SPENDING ALL YOUR COLLEGE MONEY ON EXPENSIVE JEWELRY FOR A GIRL WHO IS SO OBVIOUSLY ONLY DATING YOU BECAUSE YOU WERE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME I AM TOTALLY WITH YOUR DAD ON THIS ONE YOU ARE AN IDIOT.
Audrey Fox is an ex-film student, which means that she prefers to spend her days in the dark, watching movies and pondering the director's use of diegetic sound. She currently works as an entertainment writer, joyfully rambling about all things film and television related. Add her on Twitter at @audonamission and check out her film blog at 1001moviesandbeyond.com.
