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The 1985 film , directed by Herb Freed, is frequently described by modern critics and viewers as a quintessential "drive-in cult classic" that leans heavily into the 1980s teen sex-comedy genre. While the film attempts to market a "girl power" theme through its protagonist, most reviewers agree that its execution is secondary to its era-specific exploitation tropes. Plot & Themes
: The film features classic staples of the era, including a "sleazy rich kid" (played by Eric Douglas) and a "ditzy but likable" best friend who at one point wears a dress made of actual donuts. Critical Reception Tomboy(1985)
: Though the film purports to be about a woman breaking into a male-dominated field, reviewers often note that the "message" is undermined by constant, often gratuitous nudity. The 1985 film , directed by Herb Freed,