The book was written before the last scene was changed, so it has the original ending, in which andie winds up with duckie instead of. And it was sweet, and cute, and all it needed was a pretty pink bow happy ending to satisfy us. Apparently, the nbotosb had already hit the presses with the movie went into retakes, so in an ending that must have surely confused teenaged moviegoers of 1986, blane shows up at the prom with richie kate ok, that is a pretty normal name, actually and sees but does not speak to andie, who is last seen rapturously dancing with duckie, one. Pretty in pink celebrates 30 years with behind the. After pretty in pink, hughes crafted a script entitled oil and vinegar, which was to star ringwald and matthew broderick. Although he wore an auburn wig, hes noticeably more gaunt in. Instead, she turns her talent to a tightly plotted family tragedy told through three pointsofview. But, it then manages to fuck if up by violating the one cardinal rule of romantic chick flicks the girl has to end up with the best of all possible male choices presented in. Apr 04, 2005 that longrumored pretty in pink sequel is moving forward for a release next year link via trent. Pretty in pink still speaks to us, young and old, because there will always be that outcast desperately trying to fit in, buried deep down within each of us. At the end, at the prom, andrew mccarthys hair is clearly much shorter and combed really weird. Pretty in pink to return to theaters for 30th anniversary. In each season, there is a legend of warriors who will come to aid the world when it.
Pretty in pink 1986 movie summary and film synopsis. Jun 28, 2017 jon cryer weighs in on original pretty in pink ending the actor says he was annoyed at the time duckie didnt get the girl, but now supports the last minute switch. I heard that the original ending of pretty in pink is floating around on dvd and i wondered if anyone knows where i can actually watch the alternateoriginal ending where andy and duckie end up together. I usually hate chick flicks, and pretty in pink is certainly a chick flick, and i like it anyway. Pretty in pink appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 1. Pretty in pink originally ended with andie and duckie together written by john hughes and directed by howard deutch, the 1986 romantic comedy pretty in pink centers on star molly ringwalds workingclass andie and her relationship with andrew mccarthys upperclass blaine, countered by her friendship with duckie played by jon cryer. The original pretty in pink ending you never saw offers a. I think the lyrics from this song were actually inspired by martin amiss style of writing in his early novels like money and the rachel papers. Molly ringwald, andrew mccarthy, and john cryer will. Of course, she only sees them as friends, which frustrates duckie to no end. Pretty in pink original ending reading and discussion youtube.
The book was written before the last scene was changed, so it has the original ending, in which andie winds up with duckie instead of blane. The stuff about cars colliding makes sense in this context. The ending of the 1986 film, directed by john hughes, was reshot. Jan 21, 2016 regardless, pretty in pink is still a top tier teen movie, so make sure to pop it in and celebrate as the film turns the big 30. Feb 28, 2016 pretty in pink celebrates 30 years, having been released on this day in 1986, and it proves as timeless today as it did three decades ago. Til the original ending for pretty in pink had molly. A look at why the ending of pretty in pink is terrible and how it could have. Molly ringwald, jon cryer, harry dean stanton, annie potts, james spader, andrew mccarthy, jim haynie, alexa kenin, kate vernon. The term was initially used as the main title for the first season, but is also included in the title of every subsequent season, each with its own theme variation. Movie legends revealed pretty in pink originally ended. Pretty in pink, which celebrates 30 years this month, had a successful run at the box office when it was released on feb. New york fans of pretty in pink may be surprised to learn that jon cryers character, ducky, was supposed to get the girl. Pink provided a decent but erratic presentation sharpness seemed fairly distinct and detailed, though the movie displayed some general blandness that was likely due to the film stock of the era. The true story of pretty womans original dark ending.
But due to the genre, a sentimental ending is warranted and nearly unavoidable. Pretty in pink director on that original and hated ending. For years, duckie has been trying to summon up the courage to confess his secret love to his best friend and equally unpopular highschool senior, andie. Why the original ending to pretty in pink didnt work medium. The pair were to spend a day in a motel room, swapping stories on life and love, something similar to the breakfast club.
The 1986 romantic comedy pretty in pink turns 30 this year. Ricky gervais at the golden globes 2020 all of his bits chained. Along with sixteen candles and the breakfast club, pretty in pink is remembered as one of john hughes teen movie classics. Til the original ending for pretty in pink had molly ringwald reject andrew mccarthy to dance with jon cryer to david bowies heroes. Ending spoiler for pretty in pink 1986, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. For valentines day my husband and i joined several friends to view pretty in pink, which had a limited theatrical release in celebration of its thirtieth anniversary. But, before long, things will take a turn for the unexpected, when the rich boy and andies longtime crush, blane, takes an interest in her. Foremost, of course, is the psychedelic furs breakout remake of their 1981 college radio favorite pretty in pink. Pretty in pink great movie but the worst ending ever. Pretty in pink 1986 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. Lawton looks back on how his gritty screenplay got turned into a fairy taleand why he thinks its the best thing that could have happened.
Pretty in pink original soundtrack various artists. However, one day when a rich boy, who also happens to be andies longtime crush, blane, takes an interest in her, life gets complicated. Those who werent around to live through the days of big shoulder pads and the perfectlycaptured teen love angst of mid1980s era. I must admit that i purchased this purely for the original, intended ending. There is, however, a deep streak of smallc conservatism, and a commitment to retreating to traditional values and. But at the end, when this boy and this girl, who are so obviously intended for one another, finally get together, there is great satisfaction. I have probably seen this movie no less than 67 times. Pretty in pink original ending shmorgh is bored the interweb. Mar 23, 2015 as the classic romcom turns 25, screenwriter j. Pink is probably the best novel that ive read all yearthe humor, the plot, the characters are so refreshing and realistic and i just want to hug this book because its so. The film was the topgrossing film for the week of march 12, 1986.
Its written rather simply, and is very similar to the many other teenage adaptations like the sweet valley high books that came out around the same time. A gritty, actionpacked story full of twists designed to keep readers reading. Pretty in pink is an excellent and often hilarious story and definitely one worth reading. Feb 28, 2016 pretty in pink is one of the quintessential teen movies, and its definitely tied with the breakfast club as my favorite john hughes movie.
To celebrate the production and release of the book turned movie, mike todd. A poor girl must choose between the affections of dating her childhood sweetheart or a rich but sensitive playboy. Director howard deutch looks back on the famous ending 30 years later this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Oct 05, 2011 pretty in pink is about the way that musical tastes define and are defined by social structure as much as it is about anything, and the 80s were a uniquely perfect moment for such a theme. A test screening of teenagers who were watching and loving pretty in pink actually booed when they saw the ending where andie and duckie end up together, says gora.
Pretty in pink was no different, but because the book was based on the original ending, it also had andie ending up with duckie and that must have been a pretty major surprise to anyone who. It is also the first fulllength novel thats not a procedural crime thriller. Sharpness seemed fairly distinct and detailed, though the movie displayed some general blandness that was likely due to the film stock of. Jan 01, 1986 this book not only shows the harmful way in which economic status divides as well as defines people, but it also shows how when you look at people past their material value and accept them unconditionally, everyone is happier. Everythings duckie edition boasts the inclusion of the original ending in bold, unmissable letters. I ended up reading the last chapter after she gleefully discovered the right ending. I bought the book for my sister, who loved everything about the movie except the ending, like most of us. Apparently the books were printed by the time they reshotrearranged the ending of the movie. The 80s brat pack film celebrates its 30th anniversary this month. This book not only shows the harmful way in which economic status divides as well as defines people, but it also shows how when you look at people past. The characters are interesting, the plot is engaging, the ending is just horrible. Andie molly ringwald is an outcast at her chicago high school, hanging out either with her older boss annie potts, who owns the record store where she works, or her quirky classmate duckie jon cryer, who has a crush on her.
But thats not the ending that pretty in pink demands, particularly since theres no trace of the idea that this is a bad thing for andie. A bittersweet story with an upbeat ending and a phenomenal rock score, pretty in pink also stars harry dean stanton, jon cryer, james spader and annie potts. Jon cryer weighs in on original pretty in pink ending the actor says he was annoyed at the time duckie didnt get the girl, but now supports the last minute switch. Hes the wealthy heartthrob who asks her to the prom. I dont want to have to go out and buy another copy just for the alternate ending so im hoping someone has a link or knows where i can watch it online. A cult classic, it is commonly identified as a brat pack film. It was named after the song by the psychedelic furs. Jan 15, 2016 the 1986 romantic comedy pretty in pink turns 30 this year.
The original pretty in pink ending you never saw offers a happier. Aug 01, 2009 pink is probably the best novel that ive read all yearthe humor, the plot, the characters are so refreshing and realistic and i just want to hug this book because its so. Pretty in pink by howard deutch howard deutch, molly. Feb 19, 2016 the new ending took about three weeks to pull together. Pretty in pink is one of the biggest teen staples of the 80s. Test audiences booed this outcome, and john hughes was forced to reshoot the ending, with ringwald and mccarthy getting back together. However, the final act sours as the everyone seems to step out of character and quickly conform in order to make for a happy ending. Jun 20, 2015 pretty girls is different from slaughters other books for a variety of reasons. Jan 14, 2011 original ending to pretty in pink uncovered along with other john hughes scripts 80s music, john hughes movies, big hair. I meant the instrumental when theyre in the parking lot, if anyone knows. A tiny bit different from the movie with a different ending. With molly ringwald, jon cryer, harry dean stanton, annie potts. Andrew mccarthy had already lost a substantial amount of weight and shaved his head for a new role in a new york play called the boys of winter. Its a film by john hughes, who at the time seemed to have a great knack for capturing the way teenagers were.
Regardless, pretty in pink is still a top tier teen movie, so make sure to pop it in and celebrate as the film turns the big 30. There may not be in fact, there is almost certainly not a political motivation to this. Til the novelization of pretty in pink doesnt change. We know all the cliches, we can predict half of the developments.
Pretty in pink was the last john hughes picture to star molly ringwald, but there might have been one more. The new ending took about three weeks to pull together. Pretty girls, karin slaughters chilling new thriller. Apr 16, 2015 new york fans of pretty in pink may be surprised to learn that jon cryers character, ducky, was supposed to get the girl. Andrew mccarthy gets why pretty in pink still resonates.
Ava is a quasigoth emo lesbian that applies to billy hughes to reinvent herself. Pretty in pink is a great film, and the book isnt too bad either. It was directed by howard deutch, produced by lauren shuler donner, and written by john hughes, who also served as coexecutive producer. But a couple of scenes earlier, it shows everyone getting ready for the prom, including him, and his hair is the same as it is all through the movie, up until the prom scene. Although he wore an auburn wig, hes noticeably more gaunt in the reshot scenes. Sure you could argue, maybe he got a haircut for the prom. Feb 25, 2016 a test screening of teenagers who were watching and loving pretty in pink actually booed when they saw the ending where andie and duckie end up together, says gora. That longrumored pretty in pink sequel is moving forward for a release next year link via trent. Jon cryer weighs in on original pretty in pink ending. Pretty in pink is a 1986 american teen romantic comedy film about love and social cliques in american high schools in the 1980s. Pretty in pink director on that original and hated ending huffpost. I got a copy of the book for pretty in pink that has the original duckie wins ending, and provide some commentary.
Pretty in pink is one of the quintessential teen movies, and its definitely tied with the breakfast club as my favorite john hughes movie. For pretty in pinks 90minute running time, youre caught up in these peoples lives in a way that makes every moment feel dramatic, because thats the point of a movie like this. Its written rather simply, and is very similar to the many other teenage adaptations like the sweet. Pretty in pink celebrates 30 years with behind the scenes. The actor says he was annoyed at the time duckie didnt get the girl, but now supports. But, it then manages to fuck if up by violating the one cardinal rule of romantic chick flicks the girl has to end up with the best of all possible male choices presented in the. When the ending to pretty in pink was reshot, all of the principle actors had to be called back. In pretty in pink, unpopular highschool senior duckie has a huge crush on his best friend and equally unpopular classmate, andie.
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