I don't understand how this film was greenlit, granted it is a made for tv movie from the 80's, they're not exactly known for being of quality, but this lack luster script about an overweight girl trying to bag a "hot" subway conductor is at times painful to watch. The cliches could perhaps be overlooked, although I was surprised that even her best friend rags on her and tells her horrible things, this poor girl has no nurturing or support from anyone. The script is weak and not funny at all, everytime I expect Grace to do something funny or quirky, she doesn't, when I expect the characters to have deep touching conversations, they don't. There were so many missed opportunities for her character to be developed further. It's not until halfway through the film that we learn there's more to Grace than just food and being fat, but even what we do learn about her is vague and uninteresting. I think the biggest let down for the film is the bizarre, panicky, stalkery way that Grace obsesses over Rob, it made it unbearable to watch, next to the weirdly convenient way that Rob just accepts things without question, like the ice cream sundae date. Awkward. And how sad and messed up was it when Grace bought a bigger mattress for no other reason than intending to seduce and bang a guy whose already in a serious relationship?! Or when she threw a crazy fit and trashed her apartment because *shockingly* a perfect stranger rejects her offer for a meal at her apartment. If anything Grace comes across as a scary and emotionally unstable woman, which makes it difficult to relate to her. This film could have been kitschy and cute but falls way short. It feels forced and artificial. Maybe worth it for a bout of brainless entertainment.
