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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

"Just the Way You Are" is a sloppy, mawkish romance about transcending our limitations.

Jan 3, 2018

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a fairly thin premise that's employed to excessively deliberate and mostly tedious effect...

Rated: 1/4

Aug 24, 2020

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Carried by the zest and charm of Kristy McNichol.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 19, 2004

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cathy a

I am watching the film now for the first time. II must say it is tortuous watching as Kristie had making it Too bad for a good actor. I could tell watching she wasn't exactly happy making this. Just not her type of part.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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uncle p

Story/Screenplay: (2.5/5) In this story, we have an attractive girl who has no problem attracting guys. Alas, she wears a leg brace, and we soon discover that wearing a scarlet "A" would be a better option. Upon seeing the brace, guys become flustered and begin to act irrationally. Before you know it, they're out the door and out of the story. So absurd. This inanity aside, we're still left with a pointless, meandering story with characters popping in and out without any real purpose. While not overtly bad, this story is badly flawed. Duration/Tempo: (2.5/5) At 1 hour and 34 minutes, it's a very short film that felt average in length. Cast & Crew: (3/5) Kristy McNichol was actually quite good, but her effervescent performance couldn't buoy a film that was clearly weak. Summary: (2.5/5) The story and cast were mediocre, and the film felt longer than it actually was. A thumbs down.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Kristy Mcnichol stars as a young woman who has found success as a musician, but is not happy with her handicapped leg. She decides to cover her cast and ends up at a ski resort. She falls for a photographer. This film will make you miss Kristy Mcnichol's presence.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Another great 80s movie, I enjoyed it a lot. Kristi McNichol was great in this as was Michael Ontkean. I would recommend this movie to anybody who loves a good 80s romance. :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

I've dug this movie since I first caught it on TBS or something back in the 90's. I have a worn out taped VHS copy of it, still, to this day! When are they gonna release it on DVD? (Never, I'm sure...)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

Sentimental sappy Mediocre crap from the 80's

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Edouard Molinaro

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Kristy McNichol

Susan Berlanger

Michael Ontkean

Peter Nichols

Kaki Hunter

Lisa Elliott

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Synopsis

Despite her success as a professional flute player and the constant attention of men around her, Susan Berlanger (Kristy McNichol) feels insecure because of her lame right leg. During a European tour, Susan decides to cover her leg with a cast to see how people will react to her as a nondisabled person. At a French ski resort, Susan meets Peter Nichols (Michael Ontkean), an attractive photographer. As the two grow closer, Susan must decide whether to tell Peter about her disability.

Director: Edouard Molinaro
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating: PG
Genre: Romance, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 22, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $355.0K
Runtime: 1h 34m

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