Release Date: May 4, 1989 Wide
Release Date: May 4, 1989 Wide
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Average Rating: 3.4/5
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A college student clashes with his co-ed roommate, then falls for her in this romantic comedy. Sheltered freshman Chris Wooden (Patrick Dempsey) arrives at his university ready to hone his writing skills. His hard-partying roommate, however, proves to be a distraction. Alex Page (Helen Slater) -- short for Alexandra -- has been placed on a guys' floor by mistake, and the aspiring actress/good-time girl drives Chris crazy. Eventually, as both students hone their respective crafts and spend more
May 4, 1989 Wide
Live Home Video
A sappy romance movie, but I sort of enjoyed it anyway. Overall, it's okay.
September 6, 2010Super Reviewer
Although this movie is predictable, unrealistic, and sappy, I sort of enjoyed it. I loved Slater, she gives a good performance, her character reminds me of Liza Minnelli in Cabaret. Of course, Dempsey's character could have been played by many other better actors, but he gives his best in the role. Overall, a so-so
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