Perfect

1985
Approved
1h 55m

IMDb RATING

4.7/10

6.1K

YOUR RATING

Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta in Perfect (1985)

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Drama Romance

A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.

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IMDb RATING

4.7/10

6.1K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 4 nominations

Trivia
Even though the film was a major box-office failure and temporarily derailed John Travolta's A-list career, he claims he doesn't regret doing it, mostly due to his friendships with the cast and the chance to work again with James Bridges.

Goofs
Carly Simon throws her drink in Adam's face over a piece he wrote about her. He later tells his boss at Rolling Stone he has a deal with Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster was co-founded by Carly's father. Given Carly's obvious disdain for Adam, it's highly unlikely Simon & Schuster would publish him.

Quotes
Jessie: What's wrong with wanting to be the best you can be? What's wrong with wanting to be perfect? What's wrong with wanting to be loved?

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Fletch/A View to a Kill/Perfect/Goodbye, New York (1985)

Soundtracks
(Closest Thing To) Perfect
Written by Michael Omartian, Bruce Sudano and Jermaine Jackson
Performed by Jermaine Jackson
Produced by Michael Omartian

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Review

Featured review

8/10

Very Good Movie

I was surprised to see that this movie was only rated a 4 by IMBD members. I loved this movie. Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta were very good in their roles. The double story lines about the MacKenzie and Health Clubs reports were very realistic and interesting.

But I guess the real reason I liked this movie is because I decided two months ago to get into shape. I am already seeing amazing results and this movie with it's health club story and terrific soundtrack help keep me motivated. But even if you aren't currently involved in a fitness program you will find it impossible to keep from dancing to the music in this movie. One song I loved was "Masquerade" by Berlin.

For those of you who are wondering if you should see this movie, please ignore the negative things you have heard and rent it anyway.