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Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL
Reviewed on 4/10/2023...

Even though this movie is more than 20 years old, it is still contemporary today. Joey Adams does an EXCELLENT acting job as the little boy who likes to wear dresses.

I really like what the cover says..."the comedy that is long on originality and short on pants!"

Great Movie for the equality of the sexes

Cheryl Ann Lovelace | Detroit, Michigan | 06/05/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great movie!

I found the portrayal of the nuns to be disturbing, yet accurate, but puts the nuns in a good light in the end, with even the most harsh nun cheering for the boy in a dress at the end.Shirley MacLaine provides great subconsious contrast to the little boy who likes to wear dresses, because she is very "butch" in this movie. Shirley dresses in pants, teaches boxing, and is not afraid to fight anyone, verbally or physically. Shirley's butch look is the counterpoint of the story, as no one seems to care that Shirley takes on the male appearance and mannerisms. Thus, in my opinion, the major question this film raises, is why cant boys wear dresses, when girls can wear pants? Why are feminine attributes considered lower status, but male attributes higher status? I think the answer is that most people still think of females as being inferior, and any male that does anything feminine, wears anything femininm, is degrading himself, so it is unfavorable. Females that imitate the masculine and wear pants, are upgrading themselves, so that is acceptable. Men and women will never be truely equal, until this kind of subconsious prejudicial thinking ends.The film clearly states that the boy is not homosexual, nor does he want to be a girl. The film is harmless viewing fair. For every woman who has ever put a dress on a boy(who hasn't?), or a man, this is a movie to see. Any male who does not feel degraded in a skirt, is a male that truely sees females as equals. I have had personal experience with boys and men that like to wear dresses, and find them facinating. Happily, the story ends well, with everyone accepting a boy in a dress, the nuns redeeming themselves, and the fat woman throwing away her chocolate cake. A nice enjoyable movie in spite of its serious subject matter. A victory for womankind where feminitity is no longer considered degrading."

What a movie!

04/13/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I agree with the other two reviews that this movie does send a great message to both children and adults. Alex plays an amazing little boy who is picked on at school and has a very different kind of home life. This movie shows you that everyone is unique in his or her own way, but this does not necessarily make them strange or different. Another topic touched upon in this movie is the importance of family. Family and friends are the two most important things in life and this movie makes that abundantly clear. I loved it and think that everyone should watch this heart-warming movie."

Great movie (and message) for kids and adults

08/25/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I saw this movie on a flight a while back and was very impressed with the actors, the plot and the message this movie portrayed. Alex Linz is a standout as he befriends a young girl who has chosen to dress in her own individualistic style. The bullies at the private school they attend make it a challenge for him but their friendship prevails with the bullies learning their lessons. It is funny, heartwarming and sincere. It sends a a great message to be sending to our kids (as well as adults)."