The Girl Most Likely to...

I'm pleasantly surprised to see that others remember this intriguing movie like I do! It has stuck in my mind ever since I saw it in high school.

I would love to share it with my daughters. High schoolers would especially appreciate it. All of us who were made fun of would have secretly loved to get revenge on our tormentors. If anyone hears about it being released on DVD/video, please let me know!

I'd love to buy it. Maybe we can start a campaign by writing to Joan Rivers? Does anyone remember what station sponsored it? With all the reality shows about makeovers, now would be the perfect time to resurrect this film!

I remember the first time I saw Stockard Channing on TV. I thought she was not only beautiful (after the accident) but unbelievably funny and talented. The movie was a perfect marriage of script, direction and acting. Joan Rivers co-wrote the screenplay and did a marvelous job. I can't say enough about this movie, though my friends think I probably can, since I have raved about it for years. Many have never heard of it, and probably think I'm making it up. I mean, a well written, darkly funny revenge comedy made for TV in the 70's? But it's true. There needs to be a campaign of some sort to get this movie out on dvd so a whole new generation can see that you don't need a Hollywood budget to make decent movies. If there is ever a chance to get our voices heard, let me know! I'll lead the march on the studios to get this movie back on screen where it belongs!

I have seen this movie exactly three times: once, when it was first shown, and twice on the late show. This is the first movie I'd seen with Stockard Channing and immediately fell in love with it. An even better effort than Joan Rivers' next film, "Rabbit Test" (feh). I'd like to add my voice to the masses and beg for a video release of this. Very funny, very dark, very witty.

This was the first movie that introduced me to Stockard Channing and I too, loved the movie and Stockard Channing's portrayal of Miriam Knight. It's not everyday you find a TV movie that's both funny and entertaining without being silly, inane, and for the under 21 age group. The script was well written and it has a certain level of realism, that addresses the need that some of us may have to get even with those who torment us for being different. If TV movies such as "Fatal Vision" and "Chiefs" can make it to VHS, certainly "The Girl Most Likely To" should join that marketing strategy as well. Besides, making movies is about making money, for the writers, for the actors, the director, and especially for the producers, so let the capitalistic urge overtake you and allow the public to enjoy this movie again and again.

This is one of my favorite dark comedy films--light-hearted, beautifully wicked and sometimes poignant. The plot is somewhat thin, but Stockard Channing is perfect in the lead and she makes it believable. Her transformation from Ugly Duckling to evil Swan is wonderful and sexy as is her wicked delight in bringing justice to those who caused her pain as her former self. The film is subtly satiric and delivers a climax with a twist. Lots of supporting cast members that are future "B" stars in their own right.