Most of the male-female situations Terry finds herself in are played for laughs, and the film eventually sinks into an all too typical conclusion, but the observations regarding the nature of sexuality are interesting and well handled.
Just One of the Guys (1985)
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Reviews Counted:10
Fresh:4
Rotten:6
Average Rating:4.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Budding teenage journalist Terry Griffith (Joyce Hyser) can't seem to get a break--her good looks inspire drooling from her sexist male teachers, while her "perfect" college boyfriend just wants... Budding teenage journalist Terry Griffith (Joyce Hyser) can't seem to get a break--her good looks inspire drooling from her sexist male teachers, while her "perfect" college boyfriend just wants her as a trophy. So when she's rejected for an internship, she goes undercover at a rival school for a second chance--as a boy. While undercover, Terry must fend off a bully (William Zabka) and a potential girlfriend (Sherilyn Fenn). But true gender-bending chaos results when she falls for classmate Rick (Clayton Rohner). JUST ONE OF THE GUYS is a quintessential 1980s teen film. [More]
Starring: Joyce Hyser, Billy Jacoby, William Zabka, Clayton Rohner
Starring: Joyce Hyser, Billy Jacoby, William Zabka, Clayton Rohner, Sherilyn Fenn, Toni Hudson, Leigh McCloskey, Deborah Goodrich, Arye Gross, Robert Fieldsteel, Stuart Charno, Ken Tigar
Director: Lisa Gottlieb
Director: Lisa Gottlieb
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Reviews for Just One of the Guys
Joyce Hyser, affecting a lower register, a short haircut, and a subtle swagger, is not totally convincing as a boy because she's too pretty and too chic.
Just One of the Guys is worth repeated viewing, especially for Hyser's hilarious and charismatic performance.
Innocuous and highly-spirited screwball comedy about changing genders in a zany nod for advancement. Gottlieb's nutty narrative is inspired in its cheap laughs
The film is a bit too fashion conscious to make a very strong point about appearances not meaning anything.
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