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www.stomptokyo.com - : For those of you fortunate enough not to have memories of the 1980's, the film's title comes from the first hit song of pop star Cyndi Lauper. But that's about where the relationship ends; it's not as if Lauper appears in the film, nor does the song have much of a plot to appropriate. Moreover, the song as used in the movie isn't even Lauper's version. As an unofficial site for the film quips, the soundtrack is composed of ''songs you know by artists you don't know.'' more...
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2/5
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www.bbc.co.uk - : Dewey-eyed nostalgic memories can often cloud rational judgement when it comes to 80s teen comedies. And it's hard to class ''Girls Just Want to Have Fun'' as a particularly good movie, but stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt add enough enthusiasm to turn this minor film into an enjoyable distraction. more...
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3/5
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www.filmcritic.com - : Of all the things wrong with Girls, what really kills it is the total lack of real ‘80s music. Why did the producers decide to go with a generic synthesizer-heavy soundtrack while all those competing John Hughes films of the same era roped in the top hits of the day, songs that still stick in our minds today? Even the film’s title song isn’t Cyndi Lauper’s original version. It’s recreated by a K-Tel soundalike. Was the budget really that small? They certainly had plenty of cash for lycra leotards, hairspray, and tomorrow’s starlets. more...
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1.5/
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