Review of Pretty in Pink (1986) by Laurel J — 26 Apr 2012

Best 80's soundtrack ever... it's just missing Depeche Mode.

This review of Pretty in Pink (1986) was written by Laurel J on 26 Apr 2012.

Pretty in Pink has generally received positive reviews.

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Hummm. The 80s. Looking at the cast here. I didn't realize so many so called stars came from this movie. ie. Andrew Dice Clay…

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