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Pretty in Pink

Teen sensations Molly Ringwald (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club) and Andrew McCarthy (St. Elmo's Fire) drew raves for their starring performances in this hit love story by John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off). She's a high school girl from the wrong side of town. He's the wealthy ... heart-throb who asks her to the prom. But as fast as their romance builds, it's threatened by the painful reality of peer pressure. A bittersweet story with an upbeat ending and a phenomenal rock score, Pretty in Pink also stars Harry Dean Stanton, Jon Cryer, James Spader and Annie Potts.

Directed by: Howard Deutch
Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes
Studio: Paramount

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Synopsis: Teen sensations Molly Ringwald (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club) and Andrew McCarthy (St. Elmo's Fire) drew raves for their starring performances in this hit love story by John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off). She's a high school girl from the wrong side of town. He's the wealthy heart-throb who asks her to the prom. But as fast as their romance builds, it's threatened by the painful reality of peer pressure. A bittersweet story with an upbeat ending and a phenomenal rock score, Pretty in Pink also stars Harry Dean Stanton, Jon Cryer, James Spader and Annie Potts.

Starring: Molly Ringwald, Harry Dean Stanton

Supporting actors: Jon Cryer, Annie Potts, James Spader, Andrew McCarthy, Jim Haynie, Alexa Kenin, Kate Vernon, Andrew Dice Clay, Emily Longstreth, Margaret Colin, Jamie Anders, Gina Gershon, Bader Howar, Christian Jacobs, Audre Johnston, Melanie Manos, Maggie Roswell, Dweezil Zappa

Directed by: Howard Deutch

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes

Captions and Subtitles: Details

Studio: Paramount

ASIN: B001D0BLTA (Rental) and B007RFDCQA (Purchase)

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Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

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131 of 143 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Duckie Edition my @$$!! September 10, 2006

By kateherself

Format:DVD

I love this movie. I bought the first release of the DVD without a single feature on it, just so I could watch it over and over. It was the first DVD I bought when I got my player.

I almost fell over with joy when I saw the "Everything's Duckie" edition at Best Buy yesterday. I could barely contain my excitement. FINALLY, I would get to see the ending that John Hughes intended- where Andie (Molly Ringwald) ends up with sweet, lovable Duckie (Jon Cryer) instead of smarmy, sappy richie "major appliance" Blane (Andrew McCarthy).

THE ORIGINAL ENDING IS NOT ON THIS DVD. That is a total rip-off. It says in plain English, on the list of features "Original Ending". Instead of showing it, they talk about it and why it didn't work.

It sounds like the real reason they changed the ending was that Molly Ringwald had the hots for Andrew McCarthy. And if the test audience booed, then they sure as hell didn't show it to a group of high school outcasts.

When the scene wasn't in the special feature, I even went so far as to watch the end of the movie thinking maybe they had actually put it in the feature. But no. For the one hundreth time, I had to watch Duckie make eyes at a rich girl with big boobs (Kristy Swanson, pre-Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and Andie make out with Sap-face in the parking lot.

Dang.

The other features are pretty cool. There are a lot of interviews and stuff. But you can't call it the "Duckie Edition" if she doesn't end up with Duckie. Period.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Everything's Duckie Edition ain't so Duckie!! August 29, 2006

By pink fan

Format:DVD

Like every Pretty in Pink fan I was excited about the up coming release of the Pretty in Pink Everything's Duckie Edition, the previous DVD edition was lacking in any features. More over I thought I would finally see the much talk about original ending with Duckie and Andie Dancing to "Heroes" by Bowie; well even thought the packaging says "THE ORIGINAL ENDING: The Lost Dance" in big bold letters, this is not the case. The only thing they show of the original ending is footage of them shooting the original ending and brief bits footage at that, the rest is just the actors and the director talking about the original ending. TALK? Is the footage lost? After all the hype online about finally being about to see the original ending and some very deceptive packaging this is a huge let down. I am happy to see this movie get a better DVD treatment, but the other great features on the disc seem over shadowed by this lacking feature that seemed promised. If this is the only reason you are planning on updating your disc is to have the original ending, be warned, if you want interviews with the cast and director than the DVD delivers.

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131 of 147 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars "You missed my eye by an inch!" "HALF AN INCH!" August 26, 2002

By Kevinduran

Format:DVD

So here's the long awaited "Pretty In Pink", finally on DVD! I really don't think I need to review the content of the movie- if you are reading this you have probably seen it! I'm thrilled that Paramount has finally put this out on DVD. But... and there is a BIG "but"....

There are no extra goodies on this DVD. The original ending (Molly Ringwald ends up with Duckie) is not here. (Check it out: Andrew McCarthy looks COMPLETELY different in the last seen. His hair is longer, his skin is whiter, and he looks about 10 years older, even though the ending was filmed only several months after the principle shooting ended!) That is a total missed opportunity that legions of Molly Ringwald/Brat Pack/John Hughes/80's teen flick fans have been waiting to see for years! There's not even a theatrical trailer on this DVD! I can understand that deleted scenes, a theatrical trailer- these things can get lost in the vaults over the years. But you simply cannot tell me that they couldn't dig up the video for OMD's "If You Leave" to put on here!

Some commentary would have been great as well! There are all sorts of things that the director could have discussed: OMD originally did a song for "Pretty In Pink" called "Goddess Of Love". When the ending of the movie changed, they recorded a new song ("If You Leave")... "Goddess Of Love" ended up going on their "Pacific Age" album. More trivia: Molly's favorite group at the time, The Rave-Up's, perform in the movie. (Their song wasn't on the soundtrack.) Molly carries a notebook in "Sixteen Candles" that has "The Rave-Up's" handwritten across it.

Watch out for an early performance by Gina Gershon! She barely has any lines- I think she's in about two scenes. You won't miss those lips of hers. Also look for Dweezil Zappa (as "Simon"). Annie Potts practically steals the show in this pre-"Designing Women" performance. Not to be missed!

All in all... this is a great DVD. It's nice to see it letterboxed. Paramount just missed a big opportunity by not going the extra mile by putting out something special for such a beloved 80's movie.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great movie

Cute 80's movie about boy and the girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Soundtrack is good too, if you like 80's music

Published 2 days ago by K. braun

5.0 out of 5 stars this is the epitome of 80's movies

i still kinda wished Ducky wound up with Molly Ringwald.
plus you gotta love Andrew "Dice" Clay.
quality of video was excellent.

Published 4 days ago by albert valles

3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining

Love Molly Ringwald as do most of us who grew up in the 80's but this isn't necessarily her best film. Still entertaining to watch.

Published 4 days ago by msergio04

5.0 out of 5 stars great 80s flick- takes me back to high school

great 80s flick- takes me back to high school. John Cryer's (Duckie) big hair moves when he moves his head!

Published 6 days ago by J. Campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic 80's Fun!

Awsome movie, going down memory lane and just smiling! Get soundtrack and MAN THE CLOTHES WE WORE THEN! 80'S RULED!

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Published 8 days ago by Deborah Lehrmann

5.0 out of 5 stars 80's awesomeness

This is a classic 80's film that is sure to entertain you with with love, friendship, hardships and lots of creativity!!

Published 10 days ago by Jas

4.0 out of 5 stars A John Hughes movie

Not my favorite of the John Hughes movies, but still a good watch. I enjoy Jon Cryer in this as well.

Published 10 days ago by Sarah E. Mehrtens

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this movie

This is one of the best movie of all times loved it enjoyed seeing a all time favorite watch it

Published 15 days ago by AMANDA Battle

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty in Pink is always a pleasure!

I never tire of watching this movie! I love it! I like being able to watch it when I choose!

Published 20 days ago by Ladybug

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What's The Difference Between The 2 Versions?	it was clear enough for me... the originally scripted ending does not appear on the new DVD, but there is a feature where it's discussed. The new disc has everything the old disc had (minus previews and a colorful disc), plus more. Knightmessenger: Since ttenchantr didn't, I'll say it: thanks... Read more Sep 28, 2007 by dstryr \| See all 6 posts

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What's The Difference Between The 2 Versions?

it was clear enough for me... the originally scripted ending does not appear on the new DVD, but there is a feature where it's discussed. The new disc has everything the old disc had (minus previews and a colorful disc), plus more.

Knightmessenger: Since ttenchantr didn't, I'll say it: thanks... Read more

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