There's nothing complex about the setup of Pretty in Pink: poor girl from the literal wrong side of the tracks falls in love with a wealthy, popular pretty boy who's family and friends disapprove of her. Yet, Hughes brings an emotional rhythm and vulnerability to this film that raises it to iconic status. Ringwald doesn't appear to be the type that would win the hearts of three different men with her unflattering old lady clothes (though I do love the use of pink and her choice of accessories) but her character Andie has a resilient spirit and inner beauty that outshines many of her peers . Duckie is fantastic comic relief and very quotable but also heartbreaking as he endures the coming of age trial of unreturned love and irresponsible dependency. Blaine has a very relatable character arc as he is forced to navigate the choice of peer and family approval versus the bravery of standing by what his heart knows is right. And Steff is a scene-stealing, gorgeous villain. It has a great soundtrack and an atmosphere that leaves me nostalgic for a time that is not my own.
Review of Pretty in Pink
