Review of Pretty in Pink (1986) by Aisling A — 12 Apr 2009

Old movie but Molly Ringwald really good in it. Took me a long time to find it on dvd.

This review of Pretty in Pink (1986) was written by Aisling A on 12 Apr 2009.

Pretty in Pink has generally received positive reviews.

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