For Keeps
Young high school couple Darcy Elliot and Stan Bobrucz are one year from graduation, with promising futures ahead of them. But their paths take a drastic turn when Darcy becomes pregnant. Unwilling to go through an abortion or an adoption — despite their parents' pleas — Darcy and Stan decide to sacrifice their college experiences and degrees in order to keep and raise the baby. After a quick marriage, the two realize it won't be as easy as they thought.
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Plot Summary
A high school senior, who is the editor of the school newspaper, finds herself pregnant after a night of intimacy with her boyfriend. Facing immense pressure from her parents and dealing with the social stigma, she decides to keep the baby and navigate the challenges of single motherhood while trying to finish school and pursue her dreams.
Critical Reception
For Keeps received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, often criticized for its melodramatic tone and predictable storyline. While Molly Ringwald's performance was sometimes praised, the film struggled to effectively address the sensitive topic of teen pregnancy with nuance.
What Reviewers Say
- The film is often seen as a simplistic and overly sentimental portrayal of teen pregnancy.
- Molly Ringwald's performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to save the predictable plot.
- Criticized for lacking depth in its exploration of the complexities of the subject matter.
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Fun Fact
Molly Ringwald's role as Darcy was one of her first departures from the iconic John Hughes teen comedies she was known for in the mid-1980s.
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