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This Is What She's Like
A promotional film for Dexys Midnight Runners' 1985 single in which Kevin Rowland attempts to explain the indefinable qualities of woman to bandmate Billy Adams. This dialogue is intercut with scenes of Rowland singing and dancing through a desolate Wall Street and footage of the extended group performing in-studio. Directed by Jack Hazan (David Hockney: A Bigger Splash, Rude Boy).
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Plot Summary
A young woman, struggling to redefine herself after a difficult past, works as a waitress in a diner and befriends a charismatic but troubled drifter. As their relationship develops, she must confront her insecurities and the limitations imposed by her past. The film explores themes of identity, healing, and the search for love and acceptance.
Critical Reception
This Is What She's Like received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the film's narrative predictable and its characters underdeveloped. While some praised the performances of the lead actors, the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver a compelling or original story.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a cliched storyline and shallow character development.
Performances are adequate but cannot salvage the weak script.
Lacks originality and fails to leave a lasting impact.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or not prominent, with no clear consensus on what viewers specifically liked or disliked.
Fun Fact
The film was an early role for Jennifer Beals following her breakout success in "Flashdance".
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