Cheesy Romance. . .It's Not Necessarily a Bad Thing

Rating: 7/10 (10 January 2001)

Okay, so no one ever accused this film of being artistic and critically acclaimed. But so what? It's one of those guilty little pleasures. It's the perfect slumber party flick whether you're 13 or 30. I literally think that the phrase "chic flick" was coined with this movie in mind. I don't expect guys to understand--unless said guys understand what it's like to be a pre (or just post) pubescent 14 year old girl enamored with the likes of Patrick Swayze, ready to swoon at the sight of him in a black tank top bumping and grinding his way across the floor. Sure it's juvenile and the acting is not Oscar quality, but there's something in it for every girl who has had a secret crush on an older guy or the "bad boy". Like much 80s music, it's not great--hell some of it's downright bad, but you love it anyway. So if you're feeling frivolous, in the mood for a totally improbable romance and some good old music, then this is a good choice. It was created for you, 4 or of your closest girlfriends, popcorn, and a pint or 10 of Haagen Dazs.