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Sunny. That thing you do. A more accurate picture of the sixties, than all the other movies about the sixties, combined. Perfectly captures that 60's teen longing to get away from home, to be seen, to play rock music, and to have a beautiful female friend who enjoys hanging out with you.
Hollywood is notorious for its under-representation and misrepresentation of women, but some films are more guilty of doing this than others. We’ve pulled together the good, the bad, and the ugly — the films that are the kindest and the worst in their portrayal of women.
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- Gone Girl. Perhaps the best movie that encapsulates the "good for her" feel is Gone Girl. This is a book-to-screen adaptation of Gillian Flynn's wildly successful thriller novel.
- Girls Trip. Girls Trip is about what the title promises, a reunion trip between a group of old friends looking to reconnect and have some fun. Elevated by an ensemble cast including Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Queen Latifah, this film brings a whole lot of heart, fun, and laughs to the screen.
- Jennifer's Body. There were several victims that Jennifer (Megan Fox) from Jennifer's Body targeted who certainly didn't deserve it, such as her best friend Needy's boyfriend.
- Heathers. Pretty much all of the women in Heathers behave badly, and some of them definitely don't fit the "good for her" label. When watching the clique of high school girls bullying other students and treating each other horribly, viewers are not in support of them.
- Couples Retreat. When Jason and Cynthia realize their marriage is in trouble, they decide to go on a couples’ retreat in paradise. The retreat is available for a special group rate, so they invite their six closest friends.
- Date Night. A bored couple decides that they’d like to have a romantic date. When they are unable to get a table at a swanky New York restaurant, the husband decides to be spontaneous and takes another couple’s reservation.
- Alfie. Jude Law plays a limo driver who likes to womanize. He has a series of one-night stands, which only serve to harm the people he cares about the most.
- That Thing You Do! When the drummer from a local band breaks his arm before a talent show, Guy Patterson fills in. Guy increases the tempo of the band’s song, which spurs their journey to stardom.
- 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Because sometimes the only way to pick yourself up is to put on your favorite LBD and enjoy your coffee and croissant with a side of bling.
- '9 to 5' Damn the man in this kooky musical about three female colleagues (Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda) who unite to turn the tables on their sexist boss.
- 'This Is 40' Let Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) teach you how to handle turning 40 in this comedy about the ups and downs of marriage, parenthood and getting older.
- 'The Breakfast Club' That scene where they each reveal why they landed in detention in the first place still gives us chills—even at 35. Watch the trailer.
A light, sweet, and thoroughly entertaining debut for director Tom Hanks, That Thing You Do! makes up in charm what it lacks in complexity. Read Critics Reviews
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Oct 4, 1996 · That Thing You Do! is neither overly sentimental nor overly cynical. It looks at the invention of our pop-rock mythology, and the bands that fed it until they were consumed by it, just as you'd expect Tom Hanks to: with open eyes (and a raised eyebrow).
