Some Girls (1988)

Some Girls is the kind of offbeat romantic comedy that feels like it wandered in from a smarter, stranger universe and decided to charm you anyway—part Christmas fever dream, part coming-of-age heartache, all wrapped in an artsy, storybook Quebec City glow. It’s buoyed by a game, likable Patrick Dempsey and a cast that commits fully to the film’s eccentric rhythms, where flirtation, embarrassment, and genuine tenderness keep colliding in surprising ways. The production design and vibe are wonderfully imaginative, making even awkward moments feel enchanted rather than merely weird. It won’t be for everyone—its humor leans quirky and its characters can be delightfully unhinged—but if you like romances with personality, warmth, and a little cult-movie sparkle, this one is an endearing find.

Some Girls is clearly aiming for a quirky, sex-comedy-meets-romantic-misadventure vibe, dropping a nervous college guy into a bizarre, seductive family over Christmas. The problem is the “eccentric” stuff often feels more like a strained collection of bits than a story with believable emotions, so the romance and comedy don’t land with much punch. A lot of it plays dated now, and the energy can feel oddly flat for a setup that should be firing on all cylinders. If you enjoy offbeat ’80s comedies with mild charm and the occasional sweet moment, you might coast along; if you want sharp laughs or a romance that feels real, this probably isn’t worth your time.