Following a disagreement with a sign in a department store, the character Jonathan, played by Andrew McCarthy, finds employment thanks to the store’s owner, Estelle Getty. This doesn't sit well with Richards, portrayed by James Spader, particularly as Jonathan begins attracting customers with his window displays. For this talent, he owes a debt to an Egyptian woman who appeared after a disagreement with her mother in…

The film *Mannequin* embraces its silliness wholeheartedly and is undeniably cheesy, yet I found it to be enjoyable fluff; there’s an undeniable charm to it. Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrall are well-suited for their parts, as are the other performers—Meshach Taylor truly shines among them. There's not a great deal more to add about it. It’s straightforward and I simply had a good time watching it. And "Nothing's …

There's a certain beauty when you consider what this film is trying to do. Mannequin seems destined to be either a fondly remembered, gentle trip down memory lane—or an example of shallow filmmaking that highlights the less appealing aspects of 1980s American movies. Among the many teen comedies and "Brat Pack" films released during that decade, Mannequin is one of those titles that inspires strong reactions; peop…