Critical Response
The film opened on October 21, 1988, to mostly favorable reviews, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 88% at its VHS release. The film received "two thumbs up" from popular film critics Siskel and Ebert, giving particular praise to the three female leads, including Gish, whom Ebert likened to a "young Katharine Hepburn." He also noted that the film "may someday become known for the movie stars it showcased back before they became stars."
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