I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who enjoys this film. I discovered Starstruck in the 1990s and look for it whenever it runs on cable. It is meant to be airy, free, fun, and irreverent. The spirit of youth is well presented here by all actors, young and old. Jo Kennedy is sexy. After my first viewing of her I had a crush on her that continues to this day. She is fun to watch, as are Ross O'Donovan as her cousin Angus, the guitarist with the glasses that dances, Pat Evison as Nana - everyone, really. The music is, of course, integral to the experience. This movie just has a way of making me smile as I watch it.

This movie is so utterly feel-good fantastic enjoyable and delightful I still get tears in my eyes every time I see it, or even play the Soundtrack! It deserves a DVD release. The quirky strangeness of some of the scenarios. The batty characters and fun relationships. This film doesn't take itself seriously for a minute, but it somehow manages to make you howl with laughter, burst into tears, and feel a great kinship with the zany madcap characters who abound. I think it should become a Broadway Muscial. It should be released (but not remade) again. It is ageless, and an entire new generation would love this film. It is the equal best (with Muriel's Wedding) movie to ever come out of Australia. And to be honest, it is actually slightly better than Muriel's Wedding!

Not all movies are supposed to be dignified and realistic and noble. I found this one noble though, and completely dorky, and cheesy, and fabulous. It makes me cry when I watch it again. The Nana character is endearing. The writing is clever without calling attention to its cleverness. The apartment-roof swimming pool scene is brilliant.

This is worth looking for. Australian film maker Gillian Armstrong's delightful gem traces the path of two Aussie teens trying to make their break in show biz. This is a classic fairy tale story that includes such amusing scenes as young star Jo Kennedy practising tight-rope walking across the bar of her grandmother's pub. This film treats its teen subjects with respect rather than condescension and the finale is a showstopper. Great soundtrack of obscure 80s music, as well.