NutzieFagin "For Keeps" is not a totally bad movie show boating the challenges facing two oooey gooey teens in the arms of passion and in love & just trying to raise a family in modern times.But there are some awkward and sappy moments. First, I can't describe it here, but to those who have taken sex-ed classes in school....The opening credits scene just leaves me with uncomfortable image...But we see two small town teens that you know will end up with a unplanned pregnancy because they are making out like rabbits.Which is what happens....along with some sappy dialogue and those awful cliché moments, Darcy and Stan live the bitter with the sweet. Trying to fight the world, but you know it will turn out o.k because these crazy kids are just too much in love.Despite the corny situations and scenes, it does show a perspective on teen pregnancies. In my opinion, I think life is a lot more tougher in the cold cruel world, but what the heck! it's only a movie

Kristinartist79 Spoilers Secret Life of American Teenager to me is kind of like a modern day "For Keeps," but for Keeps is much better. It does not patronize teens or make it seem like they are constantly thinking of sex, it shows the consequence of teen pregnancy. This movie seems like it intends to entertain teens while teaching them a lesson. Also, it teaches a lesson without seeming that way; it is a lot less preachy than secret life. Unline Amy, Ringwald (who ironically is Amy's Mom is secret life) marries the man who gets her pregnant and does not want any help from her mom, neither of them look for their parents for help. They both get jobs and work hard to make it on their own. It shows how hard it is for both of them not to be able to pursuit their dreams, but how they love their baby more than anything.

lilcutie18613 This is one of those underrated 80's teen movies. You have Ferris Bueler, Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, 16 Candles, Better Off Dead, etc. And somewhere in there is For Keeps? Or at least I thought it was that good to be somewhere up there. I thought this should have gotten more credit. It shows what a young couple would have to go through raising a baby. You really feel for the characters and truly hope they'll end up working out all of their problems. Molly Ringwald and John Zarcan do an exceptional job in their roles. The parents were really funny and entertaining. All in all this is a great film with both laughs and tears. I found myself smiling without even knowing it!

tex-42 Moving on to more adult themes, 80's teen star Molly Ringwald does a movie about how teen pregnancy can change your life. The mood of this movie starts off light but then turns much more serious after Ringwald and her boyfriend decide to keep their baby and get married. Of course their lives fall apart and things just get much worse before they get better. Not a typical Ringwald movie, it often is very depressing and makes you want to simply turn it off as Darcy's (Ringwald) life goes from great to awful. Topics such as abortion, adoption, and post partum depression are discussed which you can all see makes for a fun movie. Avoid this one if you can.