Jan 21, 2016 regardless, pretty in pink is still a top tier teen movie, so make sure to pop it in and celebrate as the film turns the big 30. I dont want to have to go out and buy another copy just for the alternate ending so im hoping someone has a link or knows where i can watch it online. Sure you could argue, maybe he got a haircut for the prom. Along with sixteen candles and the breakfast club, pretty in pink is remembered as one of john hughes teen movie classics. We know all the cliches, we can predict half of the developments. For years, duckie has been trying to summon up the courage to confess his secret love to his best friend and equally unpopular highschool senior, andie. Pretty in pink original soundtrack various artists. Pretty cure purikyua is the main term used in the series to describe a group of girls who can transform into legendary warriors. Test audiences booed this outcome, and john hughes was forced to reshoot the ending, with ringwald and mccarthy getting back together. Those who werent around to live through the days of big shoulder pads and the perfectlycaptured teen love angst of mid1980s era.
Why the original ending to pretty in pink didnt work medium. The original pretty in pink ending you never saw offers. But, it then manages to fuck if up by violating the one cardinal rule of romantic chick flicks the girl has to end up with the best of all possible male choices presented in the. The ending of the 1986 film, directed by john hughes, was reshot. I have probably seen this movie no less than 67 times. Apparently, the nbotosb had already hit the presses with the movie went into retakes, so in an ending that must have surely confused teenaged moviegoers of 1986, blane shows up at the prom with richie kate ok, that is a pretty normal name, actually and sees but does not speak to andie, who is last seen rapturously dancing with duckie, one. But due to the genre, a sentimental ending is warranted and nearly unavoidable. I got a copy of the book for pretty in pink that has the original duckie wins ending, and provide some commentary. Pretty in pink was the last john hughes picture to star molly ringwald, but there might have been one more. I heard that the original ending of pretty in pink is floating around on dvd and i wondered if anyone knows where i can actually watch the alternateoriginal ending where andy and duckie end up together. This book not only shows the harmful way in which economic status divides as well as defines people, but it also shows how when you look at people past their material value and accept them unconditionally, everyone is happier.
Jan 15, 2016 the 1986 romantic comedy pretty in pink turns 30 this year. Ricky gervais at the golden globes 2020 all of his bits chained. I ended up reading the last chapter after she gleefully discovered the right ending. But as fast as their romance builds, its threatened by the painful reality of peer pressure. Feb 19, 2016 the new ending took about three weeks to pull together. In pretty in pink, unpopular highschool senior duckie has a huge crush on his best friend and equally unpopular classmate, andie. Pretty in pink 1986 movie summary and film synopsis. Andie molly ringwald is an outcast at her chicago high school, hanging out either with her older boss annie potts, who owns the record store where she works, or her quirky classmate duckie jon cryer, who has a crush on her. Til the original ending for pretty in pink had molly. Pretty in pink director on that original and hated ending huffpost. Although he wore an auburn wig, hes noticeably more gaunt in the reshot scenes. Pretty in pink celebrates 30 years with behind the scenes. After pretty in pink, hughes crafted a script entitled oil and vinegar, which was to star ringwald and matthew broderick. Pretty in pink originally ended with andie and duckie together written by john hughes and directed by howard deutch, the 1986 romantic comedy pretty in pink centers on star molly ringwalds workingclass andie and her relationship with andrew mccarthys upperclass blaine, countered by her friendship with duckie played by jon cryer.
Molly ringwald, jon cryer, harry dean stanton, annie potts, james spader, andrew mccarthy, jim haynie, alexa kenin, kate vernon. For pretty in pinks 90minute running time, youre caught up in these peoples lives in a way that makes every moment feel dramatic, because thats the point of a movie like this. But at the end, when this boy and this girl, who are so obviously intended for one another, finally get together, there is great satisfaction. The true story of pretty womans original dark ending. The new ending took about three weeks to pull together. That longrumored pretty in pink sequel is moving forward for a release next year link via trent. But, before long, things will take a turn for the unexpected, when the rich boy and andies longtime crush, blane, takes an interest in her. Pretty in pink is one of the biggest teen staples of the 80s.
Pretty in pink original ending shmorgh is bored the interweb. Andrew mccarthy had already lost a substantial amount of weight and shaved his head for a new role in a new york play called the boys of winter. Pretty in pink was no different, but because the book was based on the original ending, it also had andie ending up with duckie and that must have been a pretty major surprise to anyone who. A tiny bit different from the movie with a different ending. Oct 05, 2011 pretty in pink is about the way that musical tastes define and are defined by social structure as much as it is about anything, and the 80s were a uniquely perfect moment for such a theme. Jun 20, 2015 pretty girls is different from slaughters other books for a variety of reasons.
Pretty in pink is one of the quintessential teen movies, and its definitely tied with the breakfast club as my favorite john hughes movie. Apr 16, 2015 new york fans of pretty in pink may be surprised to learn that jon cryers character, ducky, was supposed to get the girl. Although he wore an auburn wig, hes noticeably more gaunt in. Ava is a quasigoth emo lesbian that applies to billy hughes to reinvent herself. Feb 28, 2016 pretty in pink is one of the quintessential teen movies, and its definitely tied with the breakfast club as my favorite john hughes movie. A cult classic, it is commonly identified as a brat pack film. Hes the wealthy heartthrob who asks her to the prom.
The actor says he was annoyed at the time duckie didnt get the girl, but now supports. Its written rather simply, and is very similar to the many other teenage adaptations like the sweet. Til the original ending for pretty in pink had molly ringwald reject andrew mccarthy to dance with jon cryer to david bowies heroes. Apparently the books were printed by the time they reshotrearranged the ending of the movie. 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. For valentines day my husband and i joined several friends to view pretty in pink, which had a limited theatrical release in celebration of its thirtieth anniversary. Jan 01, 1986 this book not only shows the harmful way in which economic status divides as well as defines people, but it also shows how when you look at people past their material value and accept them unconditionally, everyone is happier. Pretty in pink director on that original and hated ending. But thats not the ending that pretty in pink demands, particularly since theres no trace of the idea that this is a bad thing for andie.
With molly ringwald, jon cryer, harry dean stanton, annie potts. Pretty in pink is a great film, and the book isnt too bad either. Its written rather simply, and is very similar to the many other teenage adaptations like the sweet valley high books that came out around the same time. The characters are interesting, the plot is engaging, the ending is just horrible. It is also the first fulllength novel thats not a procedural crime thriller. I must admit that i purchased this purely for the original, intended ending. There is, however, a deep streak of smallc conservatism, and a commitment to retreating to traditional values and. The stuff about cars colliding makes sense in this context. Foremost, of course, is the psychedelic furs breakout remake of their 1981 college radio favorite pretty in pink. I usually hate chick flicks, and pretty in pink is certainly a chick flick, and i like it anyway. Randy henderson reads the original ending to pretty in pink, talks about.
It was named after the song by the psychedelic furs. The original pretty in pink ending you never saw offers a. But, it then manages to fuck if up by violating the one cardinal rule of romantic chick flicks the girl has to end up with the best of all possible male choices presented in. Mar 19, 20 apparently, the nbotosb had already hit the presses with the movie went into retakes, so in an ending that must have surely confused teenaged moviegoers of 1986, blane shows up at the prom with richie kate ok, that is a pretty normal name, actually and sees but does not speak to andie, who is last seen rapturously dancing with duckie, one. Til the novelization of pretty in pink doesnt change. To celebrate the production and release of the book turned movie, mike todd. Pretty in pink appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 1. The book was written before the last scene was changed, so it has the original ending, in which andie winds up with duckie instead of blane. Feb 25, 2016 a test screening of teenagers who were watching and loving pretty in pink actually booed when they saw the ending where andie and duckie end up together, says gora. Pretty in pink celebrates 30 years with behind the. And it was sweet, and cute, and all it needed was a pretty pink bow happy ending to satisfy us. Instead, she turns her talent to a tightly plotted family tragedy told through three pointsofview.
Yet there is something, a small niggling sense at least, that the novel doesnt quite. Aug 01, 2009 pink is probably the best novel that ive read all yearthe humor, the plot, the characters are so refreshing and realistic and i just want to hug this book because its so. Pretty in pink is about the way that musical tastes define and are defined by social structure as much as it is about anything, and the 80s were a uniquely perfect moment for such a theme. I think the lyrics from this song were actually inspired by martin amiss style of writing in his early novels like money and the rachel papers. A gritty, actionpacked story full of twists designed to keep readers reading. The original pretty in pink ending you never saw offers a happier. Pretty in pink original ending reading and discussion youtube. A look at why the ending of pretty in pink is terrible and how it could have. I bought the book for my sister, who loved everything about the movie except the ending, like most of us. This book not only shows the harmful way in which economic status divides as well as defines people, but it also shows how when you look at people past.
The pair were to spend a day in a motel room, swapping stories on life and love, something similar to the breakfast club. Regardless, pretty in pink is still a top tier teen movie, so make sure to pop it in and celebrate as the film turns the big 30. Pretty in pink by howard deutch howard deutch, molly. It was directed by howard deutch, produced by lauren shuler donner, and written by john hughes, who also served as coexecutive producer. Pretty in pink still speaks to us, young and old, because there will always be that outcast desperately trying to fit in, buried deep down within each of us. Pretty in pink to return to theaters for 30th anniversary. Apr 04, 2005 that longrumored pretty in pink sequel is moving forward for a release next year link via trent. Movie legends revealed pretty in pink originally ended. The 1986 romantic comedy pretty in pink turns 30 this year. Lawton looks back on how his gritty screenplay got turned into a fairy taleand why he thinks its the best thing that could have happened. Jun 28, 2017 jon cryer weighs in on original pretty in pink ending the actor says he was annoyed at the time duckie didnt get the girl, but now supports the last minute switch. Mar 23, 2015 as the classic romcom turns 25, screenwriter j. There may not be in fact, there is almost certainly not a political motivation to this. The book was written before the last scene was changed, so it has the original ending, in which andie winds up with duckie instead of.
Pretty girls, karin slaughters chilling new thriller. I meant the instrumental when theyre in the parking lot, if anyone knows. Pretty in pink is an excellent and often hilarious story and definitely one worth reading. The 80s brat pack film celebrates its 30th anniversary this month. Of course, she only sees them as friends, which frustrates duckie to no end. Jon cryer weighs in on original pretty in pink ending. The term was initially used as the main title for the first season, but is also included in the title of every subsequent season, each with its own theme variation. Molly ringwald, andrew mccarthy, and john cryer will. However, one day when a rich boy, who also happens to be andies longtime crush, blane, takes an interest in her, life gets complicated. The film was the topgrossing film for the week of march 12, 1986.
Pink provided a decent but erratic presentation sharpness seemed fairly distinct and detailed, though the movie displayed some general blandness that was likely due to the film stock of the era. Andrew mccarthy gets why pretty in pink still resonates. Jon cryer weighs in on original pretty in pink ending the actor says he was annoyed at the time duckie didnt get the girl, but now supports the last minute switch. Pretty in pink 1986 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. Pink is probably the best novel that ive read all yearthe humor, the plot, the characters are so refreshing and realistic and i just want to hug this book because its so. Thats because unlike most chick flicks the characters seem real, the acting is great and the writing is super tight. Sharpness seemed fairly distinct and detailed, though the movie displayed some general blandness that was likely due to the film stock of. Director howard deutch looks back on the famous ending 30 years later this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. A test screening of teenagers who were watching and loving pretty in pink actually booed when they saw the ending where andie and duckie end up together, says gora. Ending spoiler for pretty in pink 1986, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. Everythings duckie edition boasts the inclusion of the original ending in bold, unmissable letters. A poor girl must choose between the affections of dating her childhood sweetheart or a rich but sensitive playboy. Its a film by john hughes, who at the time seemed to have a great knack for capturing the way teenagers were. Molly ringwald, andrew mccarthy, and john cryer will star sorry, no diceman.
In each season, there is a legend of warriors who will come to aid the world when it. Pretty in pink is a 1986 american teen romantic comedy film about love and social cliques in american high schools in the 1980s. At the end, at the prom, andrew mccarthys hair is clearly much shorter and combed really weird. Jan 14, 2011 original ending to pretty in pink uncovered along with other john hughes scripts 80s music, john hughes movies, big hair. Pretty in pink great movie but the worst ending ever. New york fans of pretty in pink may be surprised to learn that jon cryers character, ducky, was supposed to get the girl. Pretty in pink, which celebrates 30 years this month, had a successful run at the box office when it was released on feb. Feb 28, 2016 pretty in pink celebrates 30 years, having been released on this day in 1986, and it proves as timeless today as it did three decades ago. However, the final act sours as the everyone seems to step out of character and quickly conform in order to make for a happy ending. But a couple of scenes earlier, it shows everyone getting ready for the prom, including him, and his hair is the same as it is all through the movie, up until the prom scene.
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