Thanks for the memories!

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

This was an 80's teen comedy like many, that I really enjoyed. After viewing it again, after many years, I didn't realize how enjoyable it was. It too sends a message about having to conform, to get what you want. In this case, it's masquerading as the other sex. Like the familiar themed Soul Man, where Mark Watson had to go black to get into Harvard, here, promising young school girl journo writer, Hyser, a familiar Valley Girl face (which could also have you getting mixed up with Michelle Meyrick, in VG as well, or Breakdance's Lucinda Dooley) plays the male, and changes schools, after getting her paper rejected. Hyser, not a bad little actress, had me believing earlier, at some spots, that may'be it was really a guy, and she really did this well, the act quickly kicking into gear, when first awkwardly parading as the male in front of her sex starved little brother, which had me at times, thinking it was Patrick Dempsey. Meyrick, no, I mean Hyser falls for a loner, and an unpopular, un confident student, though of course, won't admit it, (still attached to her current stud beau, Fraternity Vacation's Leigh McCloskey, which you don't have to be Einstein to figure out, his character profile) which we know this all through the movie, where here is a familiar scenario dilemma. Think the reversal of All Men Are Liars. Apart from being wildly entertaining, and smart too, this movie really shows what it can be like, trying to fit in, or assume a different sex, which isn't helped by bully Zabka, who's just so stereotyped, not just with The Karate Kid, but much more so in Back To School, released only months after this, almost as if his BTS character was cloned. He plays a much bigger dick...d here, then in BTS, which I actually found him really annoying in this. The film plays out to the conclusion, pretty much as you think, but JOOTG'S is one of the better teen 80's comedie's that has something different, a smarter, more realistic spin, put on it, bolstered by good performances, especially it's leads. You may want to too, join that long line of students,who wanna punch Zabka's lights out. I know I would.

I always like the 80s films, because that's the time the teen films were revolutionised. I did not know this film's existence, also not knew 'She's the Man' was its remake. Very enjoyable comedy flick. It was not a flawless film, but they were minimised. This is the story of Terry, a senior high school girl who after failed to get her desired summer job at a local press, she decides to reapply for the internship disguised as a boy with the help of her little brother. The rest follows what she's going to achieve from her new getup.I really don't know any of these actors, but I liked them all, especially the lead actress. As I have seen many similar films, I don't think it failed to get my attention. So 80s, I mean very impressive like usual with slow and steady narration. You should not compare it to the present teen films. It was not just a different era film, but smartly highlighted the trend among the high school kids of the 80s. Particularly like the relationship and sexually perspectives, though not that strong contents.I don't think everybody would like it, especially the todays youngsters, but surely the 80s and the 90s guys would enjoy it. I was not even born when it came out, though I feel my generation was very close to it than the present. If you have not seen many films like this theme, you should try it, but watch out for the slow story progression. That's the only thing that might disappoint the viewers, but if you are okay with that, then it is a better film than you would have anticipated.7/10

*Some mild spoilers, viewer discretion is advised*I remember watching this on HBO seemingly every day of every summer of my teenage years. Joyce Hyser is flawless. I can't imagine anyone else playing the role of Terry. I think it's her voice and her sense of humor. She expresses a lot in her voice and has one of the best senses of humor that I have ever seen in a female. I talk about Joyce Hyser so much, because this may be the only movie that she has a lead in EVER. The movie, which may not fully do her justice, is made better whenever she is on screen. Also she actually passes for the opposite sex(sorry Mr. Curtis and Mr. Lemmon). Joining Joyce is a fine cast including Clayton Rohner(dork), William Zabka(villain,duh), Sherilyn Fenn(love interest), and Arye Gross(House II!, another dork). Terry's boyfriend and best friend do well in their roles, but don't deserve to be named for they are not quasi-famous to me. As for Billy Jayne, I go back forth in liking him and not. He accurately depicts someone obsessed with sex. If you have any interest in the above actors, I don't think you will be disappointed. There is nothing visually stunning. The script is o.k., Buddy gets the best lines. The soundtrack is pure eighties which is always an adventure. All in all, a pleasant distraction with good actors that makes today's teen movies seem dull which of course isn't hard. And one of my favorite topless scenes which is actually essential to the plot in my opinion.**Rick: Where do you get off having t**s! Terry: Sorry.**

Just One of the Guys is classic 80s b-teen comedy. Even though it is utterly dated, it is still a great comedy with a good story, good performances, and a good soundtrack. Joyce Hyser is Terry, an aspiring journalist who wants very desperately to get a summer internship at the local newspaper office. Except, her article on the school cafateria's food selection, wasn't selected for submission. Even though her teacher tries to explain that her writing skills are good, it was just boring content, she is convinced her article being refused has something to do with her gender. She embarks on a misguided attempt to engage in a battle of the sexes in that "anything you can do, I can do better" kind of way. So, with her parents out of town and a neighboring high school not seeming to require any registration information (or her present high school asking any information regarding her two week absent during her experiment), she easily poses as Terrence, a guy who will write an article and submit it and prove that there is preferential treatment being practiced in the contest. But, as Terrence, her experiences in the experiment soon become the subject of her article. First, are the obviously difficulties of a girl posing as a guy at a high school, and the most obvious examples come from the scenes of Terry in gym class. She has to figure out how to change in the lockeroom without other guys finding out. She has to find ways of getting out of gym class and the possibility of playing "shirts" vs "skins" games. And so forth.Second, she starts falling in love with Rick (Clayton Rohner), a cute quiet guy who she tries to help get a date and fix up his appearance and personality. This leads to problems when girls, convinced that Terry is really a guy, start falling for her. Particularly, the nymphomaniac, Sandy, played by Sherylin Fenn. It also leads to some moments where Terry risks exposing her identity in the few times she wants to lean over and kiss him.Third, Terry starts to have problems with her jerky boyfriend who just wants to fool around everytime he comes over and only feigning interest in Terry's current social and academic problems. And fourth, both Terry and Rick face their share of confrontations with a food-tossing bully named Greg (Billy Zabka). 80s teen movie fans are sure to enjoy this movie. Unfortunately, it is not one that seems to have gotten enough recognition this days, at least when compared to movies like Better Off Dead, The Sure Thing, the John Hughes movies, and others which have been revived recently. Despite a few shortfalls (Joyce Hyser's whining in the beginning), this movie is just as entertaining as those. Plus, that gorgeous Bobby Jacoby as Terry's oversexed younger brother, Buddy; 80s teen favorite Billy Zabka as Greg; and soft-spoken Clayton Rhoner as Rick, all give great performances. I highly recommend it for teenagers and fans of the 80s teen genre.