Different for Girls (1996)

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

Good concept, poorly executed.

A different way of telling a story

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

yes if i was asked to take just one film to watch on a desert island this is it. the script perfect love the part where Angela hits nail on head when she dumps poor Prentice without actually knowing what the full story is. the way they tell the story to the newspaper brilliant - talk about revenge and having the last laugh with the school bully. have recommended this film to friends and they want to watch again. the film ends too too soon when they disappear around that corner you want to follow them and find out what happens next as the credits roll it is hard to believe it is just a film as you really care about and get to know all the characters. a brilliant piece of directing and script writing. cannot praise this film highly enough and have watched it well into double figures. R.I.P Charlotte Coleman - Alison

It is not very offen that you see a film and you know that it is one you want to see over and over again and then you want to have the DVD, its story is so easy to follow but there is something that the actor have put into it that makes you watch. I could see this being a play very easy but the film is one were you can sit down with friends on your own and if you are old enough ( I am )you will know the music the places and the dancing this is a film for the girls for the boys and both together the bike training on the open ground with Kim at the front is great still as fresh now as it was in 1996 when it came out ...

Love, in Different for Girls, broke all boundaries. It went past the idea of straight or gay and went directly into the idea that two people can fall in love no matter what consequences or hurdles life may have awaiting for them. It went beyond the sexual parameters set forth in most films and instead lied them out on the table for the world to see. The was a very real love story. In fact, I would say it was one of the more true stories that I have seen on the screen for a very long time. You could see the chemistry, you could see the insecurity, you could see the beginnings of a beautiful relationship and it was perfect. You know the unsure feelings that you have when you first begin a relationship, the hesitancy, the butterflies, the stepping stones . well, they were all demonstrated in this film. I cannot speak enough of how real and true this film was. It confirmed my belief that you do not need to have the clichéd, pronounced roles of male and female to have a beautiful love story, all you need are two people and a heart that needs to be found.The acting was decent. There could have been a bit more passion between the two, but I am not complaining. I completely understood what they wanted, where they wanted to go, and what they needed to do to achieve it. One of the most powerful scenes of this film was when Kim undresses and they make love. For the first time in cinema history, it was love and not sex. They did it to better their relationship, to say to each other that they were comfortable with their decisions. They wanted to say "I love you" in the best way possible. While no words were spoken, you were able to glance into their minds and hearts, and it takes very good acting to allow this to happen. They even demonstrate this even further when Prentice lays for a while after talking about what just happened and he ponders over what to do now he had no job or money and nowhere to live. Together they work on a solution. There is no "me" in this relationship. This is when Prentice decides to finally make his true feelings known in a very bold, yet beautiful fashion. You will have to see the film to experience the true emotion.Overall, I was very impressed with this film. I loved the boundaries that it broke, again .. the truth that it spoke, and the realistic story that it presented. For those that will look at this review and get quinsy in their stomachs, I ask you think . what is so different between this story and most of the recycled Hollywood garbage that we watch on a weekly basis? My answer is nothing. If I have to watch a man and a woman kiss for twenty minutes on screen, I sure as anything want to see other parts of our culture as well. This was a beautiful film that will be used as a stepping stone for other films of this nature. While I cannot say that it was perfect, it was a start. I cannot wait to see where this film will take us in the future. I suggest this film to anyone that is looking to see a fresh story on a very old tale. Beautiful and amazing!! Grade: *** out of *****

I usually rate my favorite films based on one main ingredient. I need to be able to see the film over and over again and it still has to get to me every time ;-) This film did just that! I am a big film fan and have seen many movies over these many years, however somehow this one slipped right by me. I first saw this film on cable in 2005 and couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised and excited by it as I wasn't expecting much. After viewing it, I immediately bought the DVD release (btw I think its important to support the best efforts in film and not copy them, as your purchase does make a statement). Its rare for me these days to find a film that so completely takes me by surprise. Not that I am jaded or anything but I have been around the block a few times ;-), its rare a film can make me feel all lovestruck and giddy with delight! I would have to say not since 'Pretty Woman' has a film tickled me in THAT way ;-) You could almost say this film combines the spirit of both 'Pretty Woman' and 'Working Girl'. This is not meant in any way to make light of the subject matter as this is indeed a deep and complex subject that can involve a broadband of emotions and many times does not have the expected happy ending. After having viewed this film over 10x now, I highly recommend this film as one of the best from 1996. While its not a perfect 10, it has many of the ingredients that bring it just bubbling under. My favorite scenes are the ones where the two main characters interact. Especially the scene in Paul's apt when they rekindle their old friendship, put on a record and dance about. Both actors deserve a great big thanks and indeed praise for their work & participation in this film. So if you are ever feeling down and abit under the weather, whatever your doldrums, sit back and enjoy this film which will warm your heart, expand your mind AND tickle your toes.