Nobody's Perfect (1990)

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Steve is a college freshman who plays tennis for the school. But he falls desperately in love with Shelly, also a tennis player. It's all downhill from there. Steve can't eat, he can't sleep, his grades drop, and he gets kicked off the tennis team. What can he do? Well, his resourceful friend suggest turning Steve into a woman in order to get him close to Shelly who doesn't know he is alive.

Summary:
"Nobody's Perfect" is an American romantic comedy film from 1990, directed by Robert Kaylor and composed by Joel Block and Sheppard Kominars. The movie stars Chad Lowe as Stephen/ Stephanie, Gail O'Grady as Shelly, and Patrick Breen as Karl. The story explores themes of camouflage, gender identity, relationship, and love while also integrating humor.

Plot Summary:
The film's primary character, Stephen, is a young college student-athlete playing tennis at Arizona State University. He's well-liked, enthusiastic and captivating, yet he has a hard time to meet the best lady. One day, he learns more about an approaching tennis competition where the winner's prize is a date with his dream woman, Shelly. Nevertheless, there's a catch-- it's a women-only competitors.

Undaunted, Stephen disguises himself as a lady and signs up with the women's tennis competition under the name Stephanie. This starts a funny misadventure as Stephanie battles her method through the tennis competition against her unwary female competitors, drawing in the attention and affection of her peers.

Character Development:
Throughout the film, Stephen learns important life lessons, grappling with the public opinions and expectations facing women, as well as comprehending their experiences. This distinct journey and the film's comedic minutes do not weaken the genuine expedition of identity and self-expression; it enhances it. It's likewise through Stephanie that Stephen ultimately handles to get closer to Shelly, but this connection is a cause for dispute when the truth threatens to surface area.

His best friend Karl plays a key supporting function throughout this entertaining journey. He at first opposes the whole scheme fearing the possible effects. However, when he sees the reality about Stephen's feelings for Shelly, he supports his buddy and helps maintain his disguise.

Romantic Underpinning and Resolution:
Shelly ultimately befriends Stephanie, unaware of her true identity. As the ladies grow better, Shelly reveals her destination towards Stephen, unconsciously speaking with him while under the guise of Stephanie. This discovery postures an issue for Stephen. He's torn in between revealing his real identity and possibly losing Shelly's trust or maintaining the disguise and tricking Shelly.

Eventually, the reality comes out in the climactic reveal at the tournament finals. Although at first surprised and harmed, Shelly forgives Stephen after he all the best says sorry, specifying that being familiar with her was worth the threat. They reconcile, and the movie concludes on an enthusiastic note about their budding relationship.

Conclusion:
"Nobody's Perfect" is a funny yet touching film about the exploration of identity and love. It demonstrates the lengths individuals want to choose love, even if it involves difficult social standards. The movie uses humor and heartfelt minutes to weave a memorable story that stays a timeless romantic funny. The title encapsulates the movie's core message: regardless of our faults, mistakes, and flaws, we are all deserving of love and acceptance.

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