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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9

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  1. KcaieH.
    Jan 11, 2004
    9
    Awsome all time Favorite!!!!
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  2. WilliamL.
    Oct 20, 2004
    9
    More in depth than some of the other Hughes films, and more based on audience wants. Still its very heart touching and the tiny details are what makes it great.
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  3. YoonMinC.
    Sep 24, 2003
    5
    Typical John Hughes produced vehicle chugs along the predictable path. Molly Ringwald still shines in her plainly appealing way that entered into the halls of 80s iconography.
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  4. MeganS.
    Aug 12, 2004
    9
    I love this movie to death! Duckie is my favorite character ever, but i don't know why.
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  5. DallasM.
    Sep 14, 2005
    8
    Good story, cool pre-fame actors and awesome music.
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Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. Reviewed by: Dave Kehr
    40
    Slack and unconvincing throughout with the exception of Ringwald, who remains natural and appealing as the thin world of the film collapses around her.
  2. Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    60
    While the script contains trite and unbelievable dialogue, the superbly convincing performances make up for these faults.
  3. Reviewed by: Patrick Goldstein
    80
    Delightful... The film is buoyed by a captivating performance by Ringwald, who has an unerring ability to share her character's emotions with an audience, as if we were eavsdropping behind her makeup mirror. [28 Feb 1986]