It's so nice to see that people love this movie. I used to watch it all the time when I was 10-11 because Geena Davis was my favorite actress. Nowadays I remember the funny parts and funny lines at random, and it makes me think of my childhood. It's one of those movies that seems classic to me, but not many others have seen it (or remember it), so I can't reminisce about it with anyone.
One of my fav movies... my husband makes fun of me because it's so corny, but I don't care I loved it since I was young.
I like everything Julie Brown does, even Plump Fiction. I just wish I could find a cheap copy of Attack of the 5'2" Women...
Woman is the Earth and Man is the Sky.
Oh. I liked it before I even saw it - I'd been bowled over by Julien Temple's "Absolute Beginners", I liked Jeff Goldblum, I'd just begun a major crush on Geena Davis, and totally loved that wild-eyed little hot pepper Julie Brown's deranged-val music (and I love how Geena towers over Julie!). Having B-52s songs in the soundtrack was a real plus, and those 'Nutty Professor' refs put it over the top ('You. Go rest your thumbs, I'll drive.')
The movie also introduced me to Jim Carrey and Damon Wayans, who went on to be the highlights of 'In Living Color' for me. All in all, a great way to see out the '80s.
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It would have been fun if Geena Davis and Julie Brown had done more movies together. They made a great comedy team in this movie. I absolutely love this movie, it always cheers me up when I'm down. Wish we could go back to the 80s!
shareEGAE is such a clever, fun, happy comedy. All those bright day-glo colors and the catchy, funny songs...a wonderful mood-lifter if you're down in the dumps. It always makes me nostalgic for the 80's (like when Valerie mentions MTV's "Weekend with the Band" ). One of my favorites from the late 80's, along with Raising Arizona, Akira, Miracle Mile, and Heathers.
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i think i first saw this when i was abut the same age too!:) i firmly believe this movie is responsible for my unhealthy love of tall dark-eyed men. damn you, jeff goldblum!!!!!!!!!!
"I've SEEN things you people wouldn't believe...."
It's just one of those weird, funny, mash-up stories that cover a number of genres, and in a strange way, it just works as a fun, light movie. I mean, how often do you see a movie that has a combination of science fiction, comedy, a musical, romance, and action, all put together? Plus it had a happy ending :D.
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