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Keith Nelson, an artsy high school outcast, tries to land a date with popular girl Amanda Jones with some help from his tomboy best friend, Watts. However, Watts realizes she likes Keith as more than just a friend and tries to convince him to stop pursuing Amanda. Matters are further complicated when Keith's invitation draws the ire of Amanda's rich yet snobby ex-boyfriend, Hardy Jenns, who makes plans to get even.
Watts, a sensitive and artistic high school senior, harbors a secret crush on Amanda Jones, the most popular girl in school. His best friends, the tomboyish Watts and the punk rocker Hard, try to help him transform into someone Amanda might notice. However, their efforts lead to unexpected romantic complications and a reevaluation of their own friendships and desires.
Some Kind of Wonderful was met with generally positive reviews, particularly for its honest portrayal of teenage relationships and its departure from typical teen movie tropes. While not a massive box office success, it has since gained a cult following for its heartfelt story and authentic characters.
Praised for its refreshing take on teen romance and its genuine emotional depth.
Appreciated for strong performances, especially from Mary Stuart Masterson.
Some critics found the plot predictable, but acknowledged its sincerity.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a sweet and relatable coming-of-age story, highlighting its authentic portrayal of teenage angst and friendships. Many appreciated the unique character dynamics and the emotional honesty of the relationships.
The film was originally intended to be a remake of John Hughes' earlier film 'Pretty in Pink,' with the same three main characters, but the roles were rewritten and the story was given a new title and plot.
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**An adorable, cute and melodramatic teen romance.** The film begins with a teenager who stands out for his artistic ability – he draws well and also paints – and his love of automobile mechanics. He is not rich and is jealous of his wea...
After watching this, felt like a reverse version of Pretty in Pink only to find out afterward this was John Hughes's attempt to rectify the ending. I actually enjoyed this a lot more as I found the chemistry with the leads to be better (to ...
***Working class boy, rich dream girl and faithful tomboy friend in Southern Cal*** Keith (Eric Stoltz) is a high school senior in Los Angeles wherein he fights with his little sister (Maddie Corman) and is pestered by his dad about goin...
It must be a drag to be a slave to the male sex drive. Keith Nelson, much to everyone else's surprise, lands a date with Amanda Jones, the most popular girl in school. But with Amanda comes trouble in the form of the ex-boyfriend, Hardy ...