the [Martha Coolidge's "Valley Girl"] new version is intermittently bizarre in the approach it takes; While pleasant and occasionally even fun, the film pales in comparison to its source material
Rachel Lee Goldberg covers the '80s the same way an aspiring singer covers a classic song: Even if she hits all the correct notes, she lacks a true connection to the material; despite Valley Girl's shortcomings, the goofiness of it all does bring smiles
part coming-of-age love story and part rousing movie musical, "Valley Girl" is a delightfully cheesy remake set to some of the best tunes from the '80s
Martha Coolidge's original film, might not seem like the most obvious choice for a remake, but Rachel Lee Goldenberg's clever homage finds a new way into the material, by turning it into a lively jukebox musical
a totally bitchin' guilty pleasure; Though there's never much doubt as to where the movie is headed, its conclusion nonetheless springs an almost subversively mature twist on the rosy first-love narrative
a kitschy cover version of the early-'80s teen movie romance gets bogged down in nostalgia, losing the edge -- of new music and Nicolas Cage's performance -- that made it a generational favorite
by Mike McGranaghan [Aisle Seat ]
by Tara McNamara [Common Sense Media ]
by Hannah Hoolihan [ScreenRant ]
