The initial music from The Psychedelic Furs is likely what sticks with viewers most after seeing this story about young love, along with Jon Cryer’s memorable performance as the heartbroken "Duckie" singing a version of “Try a Little Tenderness.” The storyline centers on the unusual character "Andie," played by Molly Ringwald, and her developing relationship with wealthy student "Blane" (Andrew McCarthy), which upset…

It’s a pleasant enough teen romantic comedy written by John Hughes, though even after seeing it once, I can’t say it’s among his best work. Generally speaking, I found myself liking the main actors and appreciated certain scenes. Nevertheless, this film ranks low within John Hughes' impressive body of films from the eighties. **3.5/5**

Andie Walsh (played by Molly Ringwald) stands apart from her schoolmates. Raised primarily by her unemployed father, Jack (Harry Dean Stanton), and wearing clothes she’s had made, she comes from a different background than most students. School is difficult because Andie and her friends are looked down on by wealthier classmates who make up the majority of the student body. As prom approaches, Andie feels particularl…