Review of Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) by Bryan I — 20 Apr 2008

I prefer the distaff version (Pretty in Pink) better. This is just the same movie with the sexes reversed.

This review of Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) was written by Bryan I on 20 Apr 2008.

Some Kind of Wonderful has generally received positive reviews.

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