Too many fans seem to be blown away

Purely Joyful Movie!

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

May contain spoilersA feel good comedy about a girl named Terri who feels as though no one takes her seriously as a journalist because she's a woman and beautiful. It came out during a time of female empowerment when woman wanted to persuade high paying jobs instead of home economics. Does it feel dated? Some of the dialogue and costumes does feel like the eighties. But the theme is timeless, being explored in other mediums through the years, and it makes it special for being first.You can really emphasis with Terri As she walks in another's shoes and sees what being a teenage got is like.Her brother Buddy is a typical horny teen who helps his big sis not only with her transformation but get the boy of her dreams. This adds so much depth to an otherwise shallow character.This movie is great on so many levels that it would take a whole novel to explain its a appeal. Check out one of the guys.

First off, Billy Jayne's character of "Buddy" steals the show here. Right there with Farmer Ted(Sixteen Candles),Tim Matheson(Up the Creek) Dave Marshak(Ski School), and Sean William Scott's "Stifler"(American Pie) or "Doug Glatt"(GOON) as one of/if-not-the best goofball characters from the VHS era. He is hilarious!"Just One of the Guys" is sorely under-rated. When more modern films like "Take Me Home Tonight" are ranked about the same - it really, truly is a travesty.Joyce Hyser's performance is far from perfect, but I still think she was a good casting decision. She's not quite believable enough as a guy to really put this film over the top. In her 'female' clothes she is fantastic - she's more charming and effective here when she's playing 'the real' Terri.The film has it's heart in the right place. Not only is each starring role well-developed and well-cast, there are other co-stars that well-represent just about every stereotype that you would find in High School during the 80's.Everything works. From the music, to the writing, to the finale', "Just One of the Guys" is one of the most over-looked comedies of it's generation, and certainly worth a look if you haven't seen it. Some of the acting is less than perfect, but it's light-hearted approach to every subject, and many laugh-out-loud moments make it a real winner.Highly Recommended.You might like this if you liked: Three O'clock High(about even with this), She's All That(not as good), or Fraternity Vacation(a notch below).73/100

Just One Of The Guys in my book is a very funny movie,it has some of the qualities of Tootsie and Yentl in it.The cast is awesome.The movie starts out with Terry Griffith(Joyce Hyser)wanting to win a Journalism competition,but doesn't win,she thought that her Journalism teacher Mr. Raymaker(Kenneth Tigar)did'nt take her seriously,she is depressed,more depressing is that her boyfriend Kevin(Leigh McCloskey)does not support her,but her friend Denise(Toni Hudson of Prime Risk)tries to cheer her up some.Her horny brother Buddy(Billy Jacoby)does give her a little hard time,she gets the idea of posing as a boy,so she goes to another school as a boy thinking she can turn in the same article to win a Journalism competition,but does not do it either,she learns more as the time goes by,she meets a nice man Rick Morehouse(Clayton Rohner of Modern Girls and G vs E),she helps him from looking like a nerd to looking like a stud.The school bully Greg Tolan(William Zabka,Johnny Lawrence of The Karate Kid and Chas in Back To School)gives people their a hard time,but they get even with him in the cafeteria.Sandy(Sherilyn Fenn of Twin Peaks and The Wraith)has the hots for Terry,a girl who is attracted to Terry.The prom is when everything comes out in the open,Terry is falling for Rick,the fight between Rick and Greg is awesome,Rick teaches Greg ,no pain,no gain as Greg quotes some earlier in the movie.Rick is upset to find out that Terry deceived him about being a guy,and he walks away,Terry has learned a lot about earning your way through life because of Mr. Raymaker.She later on meets up with Buddy who is happy that he has a sex life now,then Terry sees Rick by her car,they talk,realizing they still care for each other and want to go out together.This movie has lots of great moments in it.The supporting cast are great too.Arye Gross(House II:The Second Story and Hexed) as Willie, one of the nerdy guys who think they are Martians and Stuart Charno(Christine) as Harold "Reptile" Sherbico,who brings his pets to school.I give this movie 2 thumbs up, and 10/10 stars.

*Some mild spoilers, viewer discretion is advised*I remember watching this on HBO seemingly every day of every summer of my teenage years. Joyce Hyser is flawless. I can't imagine anyone else playing the role of Terry. I think it's her voice and her sense of humor. She expresses a lot in her voice and has one of the best senses of humor that I have ever seen in a female. I talk about Joyce Hyser so much, because this may be the only movie that she has a lead in EVER. The movie, which may not fully do her justice, is made better whenever she is on screen. Also she actually passes for the opposite sex(sorry Mr. Curtis and Mr. Lemmon). Joining Joyce is a fine cast including Clayton Rohner(dork), William Zabka(villain,duh), Sherilyn Fenn(love interest), and Arye Gross(House II!, another dork). Terry's boyfriend and best friend do well in their roles, but don't deserve to be named for they are not quasi-famous to me. As for Billy Jayne, I go back forth in liking him and not. He accurately depicts someone obsessed with sex. If you have any interest in the above actors, I don't think you will be disappointed. There is nothing visually stunning. The script is o.k., Buddy gets the best lines. The soundtrack is pure eighties which is always an adventure. All in all, a pleasant distraction with good actors that makes today's teen movies seem dull which of course isn't hard. And one of my favorite topless scenes which is actually essential to the plot in my opinion.**Rick: Where do you get off having t**s! Terry: Sorry.**