Let me start off first by saying that this movie is not very good but I would put it against other movies of the same era and say that it is better than average. It certainly doesn't deserve the bad rap that it has gotten over the years and isn't a terrible movie either, however. I'm not sure why so many people hate this film. The direction, writing and acting are all just fine. Brooke Shields looks great and does a fair enough job of playing the main character. The story is also very unique and fun with her literally coming out of the comic strip as a real life character. Maybe the strangeness of that turns some people off. But it's a fun movie and worth seeing... if you can find it that is, it's not super well known or loved!

source: Brenda Starr

Trailer—Brenda Starr

Brenda Starr

To quote someone "I think someone say Dick Tracy and an A-Ha video and said, 'What a great idea!'" This movie was really terrible. Watching this was akin to having a Root Canal without anesthetics. Rent only if you have a death wish on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

i seriously cant believe the script for this was even green lit and actually filmed, what a strange movie to make. I get that because it was a comic movie maybe they didn't know how to handle it... But There were Other movies based on comics before this one and those movies did a better job. So I really do not understand why they went with the way they did. The movie started off really strong actually, we get to meet the character of Brenda Starr and we get to see her world (Which I loved) I actually loved the city a lot. But like many people have said before, once they leave the city the movie becomes a mess. The movie felt hard to follow at times and some of the characters were really cheesy. The movie felt really boring. This could have been amazing if it was done in a more serious manner.

Brooke Shields and her costumes look impeccable. I can't imagine a more perfect looking Brenda Starr (her acting is lacking in areas.) However, the direction is shoddy, the plot an absolute mess leaving lots of questions, and casting choices that don't work. There are a few tiny glimpses into what the film could have been but it ultimately just falls flat, very flat. Shame. Only watch if you are very curious and a comic book enthusiast. I do think the film would have done better at the box office if it was released in 1987 as planned. Not that it would have changed the final product though. Again, only watch if you are very curious and a comic book enthusiast.

Brooke apparently put on 20 pounds to more "realistically" play Brenda Starr (after Robert Dinero put on weight to play Jake LaMotta, this was for a while the "in" thing to do--I am not sure she just did not pig out). I am not a big fan of the Comic Strip, but I do not remember Brenda Starr being particularly plump. Well Brook never really got the weight off her thighs (although the face is still gorgeous, but puffy) and this movie is where I lost the Brooke I used to adore, now I just love a hell of a lot. For fans of Brooke that want to know "What the hell happened to her after 'Blue Lagoon', this is her watershed (fat gain) public moment. Brooke, this movie was not worth sacrificing your figure for!

I am still in love with 2 of the outfits Brooke Shields wore in this movie. Hence I've loved her since I was 9.

This movie is great, campy fun! Light-hearted fluff, but wonderful. They say I need four lines, so I guess I'll say it again, because it really says all that needs saying. This movie is great, campy fun. Light-hearted fluff, but wonderful!