Cinematical has an interesting article about the end of the John Hughes film, Pretty In Pink. If you've been following this site you know that we're pretty big fans of the Hughes films around here, so I thought I'd see what you all think.Script Collector has gotten their hands on the supposedly original draft of Pretty In Pink and the ending was actually a bit different. Cinematical says that the original test screenings came back negative for this original ending and that the screening triggered a re-write. Here's how the original script supposedly went (with stage directions included):
Andie takes Duckie's hand and walks him on the dance floor. The crowd separates and opens a large circle. Andie and Duckie stand at the center of the floor. Andie takes Duckie in her arms. She looks at the band leader.
BAND LEADER
He turns his back to his band and they begin to play again.
DUCKIE
He's terrified.
Andie takes a few steps and starts dancing. Dukie follows clumsily. A few steps and they get in step. They dance without shame or concert for what anybody thinks.DUCKIE I can't dance.ANDIE Either can I.DUCKIE Are we crazy?ANDIE Completely.
BLANE
He turns back to watch Andie and Duckie.
STEFF AND BENNY
They glare at the new couple. Steff can't hide the anger he feels at being undone by Duckie.
KATE
She glowers at Blane for his gesture to Duckie and Andie. He could care less.
ANDIE AND DUCKIE
They look at each other and smile. Duckie laughs. Andie squeezes him tight and lifts him off his feet.
FREEZE
MUSIC AND TITLES.
So my Bratty friends... is this ending better? Do you like Andie and Duckie just chilling with each other? Or do we like Andie with Blaine? I was never a huge Blaine fan, (although, I have to confess, I don't think I like any of Molly Ringwald's romantic leads in the Hughes films) so I think I like this direction better. How about you? Vote in the comments below!
By the way, Script Collector has a ton of Hughes scripts up. If you're a fan, you might want to check it out.
