It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Ringwald and Batinkoff make this movie a very entertaining movie. They portray the angst of having a baby when you are very young with such intensity that one would think the story to be a true story. I have no idea why the IMDb score for this movie is as low as it is. The plot is sound, the characters are logical, there is plenty of romance, humor and drama. The story might not be set into the breathtaking New Zealand landscapes but instead to a place we all might relate to. Same goes with the situation the two youngsters end up in. They are intelligent and ambitious and they have a solid plan how they intend to waltz through life. However, plans are just plans when life takes an interesting turn for you and this movie portrays such a situation with skill. Yes, it's a bit predictable but romantic movies tend to be so, eh? The plot moves at a brisk pace and I felt there were no unnecessary scenes or characters. Even the minor characters (there's a comedic relief guy too) stayed very minor as the story concentrated on the two youngsters.The most interesting thing in this movie for me was how the two youngsters try to cope with their new situation, responsibilities and emotions. They love each other, but it is not easy all the time. Are there any couples who could say that statement is untrue? Their responsible families are not perfect (as it is in real life) and cause problems by loving too much. It's both sweet and annoying, maybe partly because that's just how it goes in real life too.If you are looking for a good and entertaining "chick flick" to watch, this one won't fail you.

I've watched this movie since it came out and I was only 3 years old. I love this movie!!! I think anyone who likes movies about babies, romance, teen love then this is for you I DEFIETLY RECOMMEND IT. Some people may say it sux but it is definely the best love/romatic comedy. It tells you the real truth behind love and trouble.Here is my summary!!Darcy Elliot (Molly Ringwald) Kenosha's star reporter is in love with her boy friend Stan Bobrucz (Randall Batkinoff) who is a architect. All he does is talks about attending and Darcy wants nothing more then to be a reporter!! But when you're so in love you have to take it that much further and do it 6 times lol. The car, The car, The garage, the tent, the basement, then the RAIN.Darcy ends up having French nite with her mom and of course when her mom pulls off the lid to the disgusting boilding chicken wings Darcy has to go spew. Then the next day she takes a test and finds out that the baby is on the way.Stan supports her 100% through out the entire pregnacy. And then after the baby is born Darcy realizes how much of a mistake she made, she writes that When she was giving birth everything she loved about being young was being ripped out to. But then realizes how much she loves her daughter Theadosea Bobrucze.Then Stan and Darcy have some trouble!! OF course all newlywed marriges are a little scary at the begging Darcy wants devoce but he doesn't want it so she'll have it anuled. But in the end the parents of Darcy and Stan forgive them for all the trouble they put themselves and future in and STAN AND DARCY live Happily ever after.I THINK THEY SHOULD MAKE A SECOND FOR KEEPS!! BECAUSE I wanna know how that marriage is today even though it isn't real and it's just a made up movie!!. If anyone would like to write to me or talk to me about this movie I am more than happy to do so THIS IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE!! TALK TO ANYONE SOON!!

For Keeps (1988) Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars, Miriam Flynn, Conchata Ferrell, Sharon Brown, Renee Estevez, John Zarchen, Michelle Downy, Pauly Shore, D: John G. Avildsen. Long-term high school couple marries thinking they can handle a life together after diligent Ringwald gets pregnant. Truthful teen trials like sex, marriage, parenthood, and family acceptance are underscored, but the repercussions of the story are obvious and insincere. Good intentions though. Running Time: 98 minutes and rated PG-13 for some language and sexual situations. RATING: ** (out of ****)

Moving on to more adult themes, 80's teen star Molly Ringwald does a movie about how teen pregnancy can change your life. The mood of this movie starts off light but then turns much more serious after Ringwald and her boyfriend decide to keep their baby and get married. Of course their lives fall apart and things just get much worse before they get better. Not a typical Ringwald movie, it often is very depressing and makes you want to simply turn it off as Darcy's (Ringwald) life goes from great to awful. Topics such as abortion, adoption, and post partum depression are discussed which you can all see makes for a fun movie. Avoid this one if you can.