No, not me but the film. Now you may be a tad too young for this. It came out in 1989, (I think,) and it was a massive hit. I remember getting a bus to the city to see it, that's how long ago it was. I haven't watched it in years but it was on TV recently and it was only then that I recalled what a gem it is.
It stars Melanie Griffith and the first thing that struck me was how much she looks like her Mother, Hitchcock muse Tippi Hedren. Secondly, it's packed full of stars whether leading, supporting or bit parts, it's choc full. Names include Sigourney Weaver, (I think she is actually billed at the top but the film rightly belongs to MG,) Harrison Ford, totally forgot he is the male lead, Philip Bosco, (Three Men and a Baby,) Oliver Platt, Joan Cusack, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey, Ricki Lake.
There is one scene were I thought they were spoofing the '80's, then I remembered that it was the 80's, all big, backcombed hair, shoulder pads, as much multicoloured make-up as you could slap on your face and of course, the... going to work in your trainers and changing when you get there trend.
It's a story of good versus evil were you are of course rooting for the underdog. I loved it all over again. Check it out, I guarantee you'll enjoy it. Interesting to note that Ms Griffith was billed third, the stand out star was billed third? Shame on you 20th Century Fox.
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