Girls Just Want to Have Fun

PGUnited States rating19851h 27mComedy, Family, Music
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PG US
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Two girls who share a love for a popular dance show decide to enter a competition to become performers. One girl has to navigate her strict father's rules while the other deals with a wealthy rival. They team up with a talented boy to practice and prepare for the big final.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
None
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a standard feature film structure with steady scenes and bursts of musical numbers. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA large man approaches Janey in a club, leading to a brief physical confrontation where Jeff punches him.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why was it important for Janey and Jeff to practice together even when they had different styles?
  2. 2How did Janey show courage when she decided to go to the audition despite her father's rules?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the two friends supported each other throughout the competition?

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