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Molly Ringwald, as you only imagined her

Jeffrey Ellis | Richardson, Texas United States | 10/10/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"If, as a teenager, you sat through countless John Hughes films hoping that this would be the movie that would find Molly Ringwald going topless, this is the film for you! Sorry for being sexist, but the sight of Molly Ringwald's breasts are pretty much all this film promises. The plot -- a Fatal Attraction rip-off -- is obvious, the ending predictable, and the acting is pretty much second-rate except for Ringwald who reveals a zest for over-the-top villiany and, in her earlier scenes, actually does manage to bring some sympathy to her spurned woman. Still, the film is mostly a tease that lures its male viewers along with the promise of showing us what we were fantasizing about during the Breakfast Club. It must be said that when they finally do make their debut, Molly's breasts are not a disappointment -- even if the rest of the film is. Still, its hard to get over the fact that this is the quissential '80s teenager -- the star of 16 Candles, the girl who helped make "Are you a virgin, Clare?" a pop cultural catch phrase -- wandering around topless and engaging in soft-core sex. Its one of those weird, pop moments that pretty much distances the viewer from the film (so much as it is). But that curiosity valure pretty much gives the movie whatever worth it might have. Brat Pack indeed! (Yeah, I know that last comment doesn't make any sense but how could anyone review this film without a pointless Brat Pack comment?)"

Genuinely erotic and disturbing

Jeffrey Ellis | 10/13/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The characters are thin, but that's the only minus point in an otherwise disturbing ride. Some of the scenes are genuinely erotic - rare for a movie which claims to be an "erotic thriller". The tension runs right to the end, and Molly Ringwald is surprisingly sexy. Her sultry character contrasts perfectly with the girl next door character of the hero's girlfriend, leading to a darkly sensual confrontation as Ringwald traps the girlfriend in a deserted house...."

Molly carried this movie

Johny Bottom | Jacksonville, NC | 06/06/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is the same Molly that we loved in '16 Candles' and 'The Breakfast Club', but WOW!!! She sure grew up to be a sexy babe! Molly plays an insanely jealous and dominating female that you can actually sympathize with. Heck Molly even has a topless sex scene in this one!The story is on the darker side and is a little disturbing. It's the only one I know of where the stalker is a female. I'd like to see more movies like this where the 'weirdo' roles are played by females.Despite other reviews, I say that this is a great flick. Molly has added a deeper range of characters that can be put on her resume."

Only worth the $$ for the "scene"

J. Westgate | Sirkl Country | 05/15/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Otherwise, this item is a cheap imitation of The Crush, Fear, Swimfan, etc. But I like Molly - it was nice to see her in a different type of role, as well as the "scene" most people buy this movie for!

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