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Square Dance (1987)

Rate: 6
Viewed: 10/17

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10/17: Square Dance marks Winona Ryder's screen debut in a leading role, and she makes the most of her character.

Unfortunately, the rest of the film isn't as great as it seems to be, and the story is ridiculous. Although there are true slices of human drama, they sometimes come off as heavy-handed.

If there's a silver lining, it's Rob Lowe. He does a good job of playing a sweet mentally impaired boy who happens to play the violin skillfully well. In fact, if I plan to revisit the film, it'll be because of him. Of course, Winona Ryder was going to turn out to be beautiful because she had already been so. It reminds me of the joke with Danica McKeller for The Wonder Years.

All in all, Square Dance has its moments but isn't convincing enough.