Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is a quintessential 80s movie. See Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt, Jonathan Silverman and Shannen Doherty before they were stars. Directed by Edd Griles. An ambitious television soap actress connives with her producer to scuttle the career of the show's long-time star, but nothing works as they plan. Girls Just Want to Have Fun Lyrics: I come home in the morning light / My mother says, "When you gonna live your life right?" Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. John Hughes this is not. Otherwise it was a waste of time and $2.99. Also a romance blooms. Helen Hunt is her usual brilliant and feisty self. C D Girls, Wanna have [Bridge] G Em G Em C D [Verse 2] G Some boys take a beautiful girl, and Em hide her away from the rest of the world. The only good thing about this movie was seeing Shannen Doherty, Helen Hunt and SJP as young girls. Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2019. I love 80's films but this isn't one of them. Very happy. Written by There really isn't a single scene that disappoints. It was the first major single released by Lauper as a solo artist and the lead single from her debut studio album, She's So Unusual (1983). A babysitter must battle her way through the big city after being stranded there with the kids she's looking after. Janey is new in town and soon meets Lynne, who shares her passion for dancing in general and "Dance TV" in particular. Dance along to the fun soundtrack! The only problem is that Janey's father doesn't approve of that kind of thing. With Laura Baler, Lon Chaney, Cyndi Lauper, Patsy Ruth Miller. When a competition is announced to find a new Dance TV regular couple, Janey and Lynne are determined to audition. I love this movie, my favourite since I was 9. (Slightly random DVD case though as the photos have been updated with the 2 actresses 20 years later?! A poor girl must choose between the affections of dating her childhood sweetheart or a rich but sensitive playboy. It is better known as a single by American singer Cyndi Lauper, whose version was released in 1983. 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,074 ratings. We have watched it so many times! I absolutely love being able to share this 80’s classic with her. Lauper’s version gained recognition as a feminist anthem and was promoted by a Grammy-winning music video. Format: DVD. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. It was the first major single released by singer Cyndi Lauper as a solo artist, and appears on She's So Unusual (released in 1983 by Portrait Records). Girls Just Want to Have Fun Directed by Oz Rodriguez. See if you can spot the dance moves/storylines that reference its dance film predecessors (Grease & the Breakin' films) and inspire future dance films (Dirty Dancing and Billy Elliot). Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2019. With Tika Sumpter, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Christina Anthony, Arica Himmel. Find the perfect Girls Just Want To Have Fun stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. (1985). Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2012. Chapter Headings, two versions, overview and detailed. i thought she didnt like it because the girls snuck around, wore clothes they werent supposed to wear, danced with boys. It has been covered, either as a studio recording or in a liv… Girls Just Want to Have Fun Performed by Deborah Galli with Tami Holbrook, Meredith Marshall Written by Robert Hazard Produced by Don Perry and Bob Summers. Janey is new in town and soon meets Lynne, who shares her passion for dancing in general and "Dance TV" in particular. Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019. Do you love the hair, make-up and workout outfits of the 80's? The phone rings in the middle of night, my father yells What you gonna do with your life? Search for "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" on Amazon.com, Title: Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2020, This is mine and my daughters favourite film! Kids are grown. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life. Finally got around to getting it back in my collection. It gained recognition as a feminist anthem, an award-winning video and a worldwide hit. A city teenager moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace. See Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt, Jonathan Silverman and Shannen Doherty before they were stars. i gave it 2 stars - one for Helen Hunt and one for Sarah Jessica Parker. Gather your friends, your microbrews and your ironic facial hair, sit back and enjoy! 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