Light-hearted spoof about the dynamics of a father's relationship with his teenage daughter when she discovers boys. Stars: Tony Danza (Angels in the Outfield, Who?s the Boss), Wallace Shawn (Toy Story, Vegas Vacation, The... more » Princess Bride), Amy Dolenz (Can?t Buy Me Love, Stepmonster).« less
"Keeping in mind that this is not Shakespeare, Chekov, or Ibsen here... it's a great movie! Every teenage girl should see this movie -- yes, it is a bit "old" by today's standards, but the plot is still great. When Katie blooms into this glamorous, teen vixen overnight (with the help of her dad's girlfriend) her overprotective father is baffled and disapproving. When she first came walking down the staircase, backlit in that white eyelet dress and Frankie Avalon comes on in the background... I wanted to be that girl! Any twelve year old can appreciate this movie ;)So... if you like lighthearted movies, this is a fun coming of age story that's worth a viewing."
Must watch if you have a daughter
M. Ruhstorfer | Us | 02/23/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I recomend any dad watch this flick. If you have a daughter you will relate... Every Daddy's fear ... his daughter growing up. That is what this is about. It is hard to let go sometimes and at times we just don't know how. Tony in this movies has that problem and perhaps by watching it we may learn something. Most likely what not to do but hey."
Great Movie for the Whole Family!
OC Saver | 04/28/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Growing up I loved watching this movie and paid more in rental charges than I would have spent on just buying the movie. Now that I am grown and raising my own family I still enjoy the movie just as much. I have to say this is probably my favorite all time film."
She's Coming of Age -- and He's Out of Control
Jonathan Jordahl | Coralville, IA United States | 11/25/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is an excellent coming-of-age story for fathers and daughters who have not been overly sheltered to watch together. It can help to break the ice about a lot of topics in a fun way. It is fun for the kids to watch by themselves, and bears watching over and over again. There is something for everyone. It is well-paced, and rich in the soundtrack of the sixties, since Dad is a DJ. Wallace Shawn is priceless as the know-it-all Psychiatrist specializing in adolescents. Catherine Hicks' (Dad's girlfriend) is very effective (and very feminine) as she tansforms the ugly duckling fifteen year-old Ami Dolenz (yes, Mickey's daughter) into something her father will never recognize."
Classic 80's teen comedy!
J. McDonald | 03/04/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Tony Danza is absolutely perfect as the overly protective father! Ami Dolenz, the real-life daughter of musician Micky Dolenz (the Monkees), is wonderful as the innocent girl who just wants to have some fun!
Don't let the title fool you, this is a great family friendly comedy that never ventures into unwanted territory. Most of the comedy arises from the fact that Danza's character has an overactive imagination.
Great fun for parents with teens or teens with parents :)