He's My Girl

He' My Girl is yet another one of those role-switching 80s comedies. An aspiring rock stars' manager (Carter) invests his clients money in six hundred entries into a contest whereby the selected winner will win a trip to L.A. for a week. They'll get to meet washed up pop rocker, Simon Sledge. The duo look at the contest as the perfect opportunity to get Brian (the aspiring rocker) recognized since he'll be around all of the industry hot shots. But, the catch is, that the contest requires that the winner bring a date, and the only way Brian's manager will get to go is--you guessed it--by dressing up as a woman.

It's the usual role-switching comedy and follows the same tired story line. The manager is a little too cocky and finds a girlfriend while he's out of disguise. Meanwhile, Brian, too, falls in love. And the two start to find it quite difficult to keep up the charade. The ending was a bit funnier than the rest of the movie, but you've been warned, expect the same old, same old. It even has that peppy 80s intro credits.

But, this comedy is recommended for you if you love performances by TK Carter. If you do, you're in for a real treat since he basically steals the show (what an underrated actor). Other than that, this movie is nothing remotely special.

One of my favourite childhood films that carries memories and not to be taken seriously. A fun look into the past with wacky comedy from some interesting characters. TK plays his role awesomely for it to be such a plain story line. Overall great comedy simply because the actors were fabulous to me. You can't possibly look to take this piece seriously. I look at this film as a piece of 80's pop culture. Nowadays this would just be considered cheese but as a child of the 80's I can appreciate the zanyness each actor put into their character which is just lain stupid good fun. Watch this without judgment.

absolutely unfunny insulting film that has no purpose to exist; horribly acted and completely unfunny; Jen Tilly is wasted; this film should be avoided at all costs!! 0 of 10

One for 80's nostalgists, ' He's My Girl ' is terrific fun, a screwball comedy with colourful characters and a great rock soundtrack. T.K. Carter is a blast as Reggie, the manager of would-be rock star Bryan Peters ( David Hallyday ), who dons drag to accompany his client on a prize-winning trip to Los Angeles, courtesy of a popular music TV show. As butch femme Regina, Reggie hopes to make Bryan's dream of stardom come true - but he hadn't counted on falling in love or the lecherous advances of the TV station manager!

Carter's impeccable comic timing and Gabrielle Beaumont's snappy direction make the movie a joy to watch. Musician Hallyday gets to belt out a few cool rock tracks and even Jennifer Tilly pops up in an early role as Bryan's sculptress girlfriend.

David Hallyday might not have made it in the US but he is huge in France. He is dreamy and cool and not a bad actor at all. This movie is funny and full of great 80s nostalgia. A good watch for the weekend.