Customer Reviews
Romantic Classic that stands the test of time - By: M. C. Crawley, 09 Jun 2008 
Mannequin is a fresh feel good romantic comedy which brings together Andrew Mc Carthy (Jonathan) with his boyish
looks & a young Kim Cattralll (sex & the City) in a well matched romantic tale of a mannequin(Cattralll) that comes to life in a department store where Jonathan window dresses to compete with a neighbouring store whose staff would do anything to sabotage Jonathan's efforts...among these is a young James Spader acting as the infamous baddie & a spy....Needless to say there are much mischief that both parties get into in this delightful tale enhanced by a colourful character & supporting actor who almost steals the show by the name of Hollywood...look out for him (I think) & a fabulous musical track of the time....simplistic but very effective not to many will dislike mannequinn ...it comes highly recommended...
an all time classic - By: Mr. A. J. Egginton, 29 Feb 2008 
i used 2 watch the first over & over yrs ago loved it its only got a 3 not 4 cos well the second is a let down on the gags its alll about a guy that works in loads of different jobs after being fired from making shop dummies he works in a store dressing them when 1 he made comes to life but only never infront of others also an insane security guard (captain harris police academy) a camp designer callled hollywood that drives a pink caddilac plus an added bonus etha kitt as the store owner alll around great film lots of gags shame the second lets it down so much they changed the cast & were jokes few a plenty but still worth a watch
Feel good fun in a dream like movie - By: T. Clarke, 31 Dec 2007 I'll start bluntly by saying that I'm a man. That's to no surprise, as you've guessed from my username, but I just thought i'd point this out as the lads I know have laughed at me for buying this on DVD, believing it to be more of a chic flic. All I can say is, Screw them! I've loved this film since I was a kid!
The 80's was a... hmm, 'diverse' time for films. You look at such momentous movies, & then their is the selection towards the end of the decade that could be cheesy enough to make a mouse fat. However, I want to make it clear that I love cheesy films, despite certain peoples arrogance towards them because they take them too seriously (their own fault). But of course, their is no escaping the fact that Mannequin fallls into the category of borderline criminal when it comes to amateur acting. From the many times i've watched it however over the past decade or so, I can recalll this being the only 'cringing' part of the film. But hey, that's what makes a good cheesy film! Why didn't they just create a separate genre for films like these?
The plot has always for me had a real awe about it - something you can go to bed at night dreaming about, because it's so special. Unfortunately, in low budget style, it's a rushed animation during the credits that reveals how Emmy became a 'Mannequin', but rest assured it has never made an impact on how I've watched this film! To be honest, it would have still been nice even if Emmy the Mannequin had just suddenly come to life. But the writers decided that her origins lay back in Egypt; 2000 & something years B.C. With the haziness of these peoples history, the story tells us that Emmy has the power to go back & forth through & time, & that eventuallly, she ended up in 1987 in the form of a Mannequin, where the film starts.
But rather than being thrown into the deep end, we get to grips with the cast of characters. Andrew McCarthy plays a very luckless, & indeed jobless Johnathon Switcher, who's having trouble 'keeping' a job rather than getting them. As he suggests later on in a job interview, "I've had alll the work experience possible".. I might try that one time! While McCarthy does a descent effort playing the young man who wants a creative & aspiring job, he has one of those faces that makes you keep thinking he reminds of you someone. Never mind, it must be a personal thing!
His seemingly 'lasting' job finallly arrives when he saves the life of the store owner of one of the towns leading department stores, & the humble 'oldish' woman gives him a place in the store dishing out goods on the rails.
So where does the Mannequin come into it, you're probably wondering. Well with some 'dummy making' experience under his belt, Johnathon simply can;t help but want to fiddle around in the front window, playing with the dummies. Enter the incredibly beautiful Kim Catralll (I think she is anyway!) as one of the mannequins springs to life...
From here on, you could say it's much of a ride, so I won't spoil the fun. The reason I love Mannequin though is simply because of its dream-like story. The film doesn't step foot on the boundaries of violence or similar themes, but keeps a hold of that sense of danger. With Emmy only coming to life when no-ones looking at her except Johnathon, it brings a romantic & lustful feel to it in times of panic, & when they're alone. And with most of their activities being held inside the store at night, with the whole place a playground for them, its the stuff dreams are made of.
What's more, it has something no modern film can... that synthy 80's soundtrack! As a DJ myself, I would do "anything" to live in the 80's as an older teen/adult, & be in clubs back when they were safer, dancing & playing such great music. For the film, it brings a good feeling & of course, adds a bit of nostalgia. Long live the 80's!
I don't care if my dad the sad old git hates cheesy films like this, I absolutely love them! Mannequin is to me, the ultimate feel good film, & it'll send you to bed with happy thoughts in your own world :o)
Not bad not bad at all .................. - By: DJ ANSKOVICH, 06 Oct 2007 Had a heavy night on the beers & not wanting to leave the comfort of my bed decided to flick through the movie channels while nursing the hangover from hell. Found this film seen it in the shops plenty of times but stayed clear . It's tacky , crap sets & full of whats bad about the 80's . However there is a strange charm in this film & I could not turn over .only £3.97 on amazon !!!! There are worse films on here for more you reallly can't go wrong its not the best but maybe thats what adds something to it . Enjoy !!!!!!!!!
You would be a dummy not to enjoy this !? - By: Clinty, 08 Feb 2007 
Well this film certainly brings back the 80's !? It is a cheese-laden rom com with a boyish lead (McCarthy)and a sexy heroine (Cattral).
Each character is a camp sensation ! Over acting, silly lines, slapstick comedy, boppy electro music & a completely non-plausible story ! It's fabulous !
The BEST thing in this film, however, is the extremely watchable & totallly quotable Hollywood Montrose !? He makes Dale Winton look like Arnold Shwarzenegger !? He is hilarious ! A tip for anyone who would like to see more of Hollywood........ try & get hold of Mannequin On The Move (prob via ebay - only on VHS). This sequel basicallly is a carbon copy story line of the original, except Hollywood gets more of a look in & will have you in stitches !!?? "Ah-ha honey, Momma put the coins on my eyes cos I surely cant believe what I am seeing !!??"
Dont take this film seriously, watch it on a girly night in with a glass of wine & some nibbles & your laughing !!
