Girls Just Want to Have Fun
- 1985
- Tous publics
- 1h 30m
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6.0/10
14K
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Janey is new in town and soon meets Lynne, who shares her passion for dancing in general and "Dance TV" in particular.Janey is new in town and soon meets Lynne, who shares her passion for dancing in general and "Dance TV" in particular.Janey is new in town and soon meets Lynne, who shares her passion for dancing in general and "Dance TV" in particular.
Ian Michael Giatti
- Zach
- (as Ian Giatti)
Lee Arnone-Briggs
- Mrs. Lemsky
- (as Lee Arnone)
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- Writer
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I just rewatched it on the comedy channel. It's such a feelgood movie. It makes you want to dance. I always wished for a sequel. I would love to see how the characters turned out years later. Sarah and Helen are great in this movie. And I think Sarah did alot of her own stunts because she was doing gymnastics at the time. The dancing is great and the music is pure 80's fun. The movie has a good storyline that moves along with just the right amount of suspense and timing. This is a fun, feelgood dance movie. I highly recommend it.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun is the ultimate movie of the 80s. I was 8 years old when this came out and my friends and I would hold our own Dance TV, of course everyone wanted to be Janey but I wanted to be Helen Hunt's character Lynne.
Even though Sarah Jessica Parker had the title role and the hunky Lee Montgomery as her dance partner and boyfriend, this film belonged to Helen Hunt. She was absolutely wonderful as the best friend who helped Janey with her dream of being on Dance TV.
Jonathan Silverman was funny as Drew, Jeff's best friend that in fact the best friends were the one who made this movie more enjoyable.
Shannen Doherty was also impressive as Jeff's little sister Maggie, but a little too old to be playing a 12 year old.
The music is brilliant, though a little dated and every time I see this movie it brings back all the nostaglia of growing up in the 80s.
A definite must see no matter how many times you've watched it.
Even though Sarah Jessica Parker had the title role and the hunky Lee Montgomery as her dance partner and boyfriend, this film belonged to Helen Hunt. She was absolutely wonderful as the best friend who helped Janey with her dream of being on Dance TV.
Jonathan Silverman was funny as Drew, Jeff's best friend that in fact the best friends were the one who made this movie more enjoyable.
Shannen Doherty was also impressive as Jeff's little sister Maggie, but a little too old to be playing a 12 year old.
The music is brilliant, though a little dated and every time I see this movie it brings back all the nostaglia of growing up in the 80s.
A definite must see no matter how many times you've watched it.
This is the perfect movie for a slumber party or for just hanging out with your friends after school or on a Friday night. It's lots of fun, lots of laughs and you're guaranteed to be humming at least one tune from the movie when it's over. Helen Hunt is extremely young in this movie, and really funny. If you're looking for a romantic movie or a comedy or both, you've gotta see this! I'm 17 and my friends and I love watching this movie whenever we can.
As a movie, Girls Just Want to Have Fun is simple and cheesy. As an 80s time capsule full of nostalgia, it's highly entertaining. Maybe it's because I watched this movie a lot as a kid, but I couldn't stop grinning the whole time. I loved the music, I laughed at the jokes and I wanted a friend like Lynne. This isn't a great film, but it's not supposed to be. It's just supposed to be fun.
This is a wonderful 80s film - the best of the bunch if you ask me - beats breakfast club anyway. Great dancing, great suspense - will she make it to the competition or won't she? And then, the wonderful Lee Montgomery (what every happened to him?). A feel good film to remind you of your teenage years.
Did you know
- TriviaHolly Gagnier (Natalie) did all of her dancing, as she is a professional dancer.
- GoofsDuring the first audition, when Lynn gets stepped on and thrown on the floor by her dance partner, behind them you can see Jeff's and Janey's dance doubles.
- SoundtracksShout
Performed by Alex Brown
Written by Marti Sharron & Gary Skardina
Produced by Marti Sharron & Gary Skardina
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,326,051
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,650,078
- Apr 14, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $6,326,051
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