Party Doll

A rebellious teenager, Tish, struggles with her eccentric family and her mother's new marriage. After a series of unfortunate events, she finds herself sent to a strict boarding school. There, she clashes with authority and searches for a way to assert her independence and find her place in the world.

Party Doll received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised Brooke Shields' performance and the film's attempts at exploring themes of teenage angst and family dynamics, others found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. It was generally seen as a somewhat conventional teen drama.

• Praised for Brooke Shields' performance in a challenging role.

• Criticized for a formulaic plot and lack of originality.

• Some found the exploration of teenage rebellion and family conflict to be somewhat superficial.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this film. General sentiment suggests it was an average offering in the teen drama genre of the 1980s, with some appreciating the young lead's efforts.

The film was originally intended to be a television movie, but was later given a theatrical release.