Pretty in Pink

Roger Ebert

To be able to listen to such a silence is to understand the central dilemma of adolescence, which is that ones dreams are so much larger than ones confidence. ( Read More )

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Although the films ending seems out of sync with what has preceded it and consequently does not work on an emotional level, Pretty in Pink stands head and shoulders over many films about youth. ( Read More )

While the script contains trite and unbelievable dialogue, the superbly convincing performances make up for these faults. ( Read More )

Sue Heal

It belts along pleasingly enough, but this frenetic, hard edged comedy drama is too hackneyed to be entirely successful. ( Read More )

Paul Attanasio

Deutch has composed the movie mostly in huge close ups, and the rock n roll score is loud and persistent. ( Read More )