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Although not made as a TV movie of the week, it may as well have been. Molly Ringwald plays an industrious teen headed for college who finds herself pregnant and heading toward disaster in this trite morality play. She pouts and cries a lot; she tries to make everything better. She can't. Things get worse, but she just bounces back. To be fair, this does delve into serious issues. Also, it was produced at a time when most teen movies were either lightweight vehicles by John Hughes or gory slasher flicks. It just feels too contrived, and too glossy, to be taken seriously. This sentiment is underscored when Ringwald and her young hubby seem to be making it as a couple, which is hardly the reality of most teen marriages. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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Molly Ringwald, Pauly Shore, Michelle Downey. Two high school sweethearts face a crisis when the girl's unexpected pregnancy upsets their parents and threatens their college careers. 1988/color/90 min/PG-13/fullscreen.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is not a typical brat pack movie. 80's music doesn't blare in the background, there isn't a group of characters that seem to stay together in films. But, it's just as good as all of the other brat pack movies. There is only one brat pack member, and one is all it needs- Molly Ringwald.
Molly plays a high school senior named Darcy who is in love. Her boyfriend, Stan is played by Randall Batinkoff. Even though he is not a popular actor, he really shows talent in this film. When a night of passion in the rain leads to Darcy getting pregnant, they are faced with an important decision. Her mom says abortion, his parents say adoption. Stan and Marcy say "we're keeping it". When they are shunned from the family, they are forced to grow up quickly- marriage, jobs, bills and putting off college are all things this couple go through in the name of love. But will this love for eachother be enough to keep their family together?
This is a serious movie that looks at teenage pregnancy. It's not intended to be used as a brochure, but just as a fictional "what-if". Molly Ringwald really shows true talent in this movie, dealing with more than just missed birthdays and a day of dentention. Although this film was made in the mix of the other 80's cult flicks, this one sticks out as a source of seeing the true talent that Molly has.
Molly plays a high school senior named Darcy who is in love. Her boyfriend, Stan is played by Randall Batinkoff. Even though he is not a popular actor, he really shows talent in this film. When a night of passion in the rain leads to Darcy getting pregnant, they are faced with an important decision. Her mom says abortion, his parents say adoption. Stan and Marcy say "we're keeping it". When they are shunned from the family, they are forced to grow up quickly- marriage, jobs, bills and putting off college are all things this couple go through in the name of love. But will this love for eachother be enough to keep their family together?
This is a serious movie that looks at teenage pregnancy. It's not intended to be used as a brochure, but just as a fictional "what-if". Molly Ringwald really shows true talent in this movie, dealing with more than just missed birthdays and a day of dentention. Although this film was made in the mix of the other 80's cult flicks, this one sticks out as a source of seeing the true talent that Molly has.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I have always loved this movie. Too me it is a comfort movie because I have seen it so many times growing up. I recently let my 13 year old neice watch it and she loved it too. I didnt think she would like it that much because its a big time 80's flick but she loved it. Now she wants to watch it everytime she comes over.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Molly Ringwald shines in this film as she portrays a high school senior who ends up pregnant. She and the father get married and try to stick it out... she tries to work while pregnant, he tries to help his dad out... nothing seems to work. They get their own place and have to deal with their electricity being shut off so they end up moving in with her mother, which is difficult for everyone.
Molly's husband has gotten a scholarship to a prestigious school and he's willing to give it up to help her with the baby, but she doesn't want him to. In the end she just about forces him to take the scholarship and he does.
Mixed in with the humor and comedy, there is a great lesson on teen pregnancy and getting married young. It's harder than it looks and this is an excellent movie for young girls to watch and learn from!
Molly's husband has gotten a scholarship to a prestigious school and he's willing to give it up to help her with the baby, but she doesn't want him to. In the end she just about forces him to take the scholarship and he does.
Mixed in with the humor and comedy, there is a great lesson on teen pregnancy and getting married young. It's harder than it looks and this is an excellent movie for young girls to watch and learn from!
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Disappointed
The item arrived earlier than expected, so that was a good start. Sadly the quality of the item was a let down. It was as close to getting a pirated copy as I ever want to get. Read more
Published 4 months ago by AussieRed
Awesome Romantic Movie
Great Romantic Movie! I love it! I definetly will recommend someone to watch it.I watched wit my sis and she loves it as well!
Published 4 months ago by Ms_little_Sassy
great
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Published 6 months ago by Candystripes4life
A Comedy With Life Lessons
For Keeps is a 1987 romantic-comedy/drama starring Molly Ringwald(Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink). In this touching story, Darcy(Ringwald)is a teenaged girl who had hopes for... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Henry West
my favorite teen pregnancy movie
I'm so excited that I can add this to my dvd collection, I've been waiting to own this movie forever. I watch it everytime that I see it on tv and now I have my own copy. Read more
Published 15 months ago by dee dee
This movie is great, pass the turnips!!
This movie came out the same year as John Hughes She's Having a Baby, which is about a young married couple struggling with relationships and work, and ultimately the decision to... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sushi Girl -Laura
ANOTHER AWESOME FIND!!!
Huge Molly Ringwald fan!!! So when I saw this movie, I had to have it!!! Very pleased with this purchase!!!
Published 17 months ago by Marthann Butzer
For Keeps
I liked the fact the movie is about a couple who wants to keep the baby and not have an abortion,Yes they are a young couple and had pre-marital but the fact is they keep the baby. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jose Lopez
Movie Review
this is one of my favorite movies. thank you for sending it to me so quickly, I really appreciate it.
Published on October 5, 2009 by Leeanna Jones
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