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Daily Nebraskan Page 9 Just-One of the Guys' fight s equality firom kids' -viewpoint Friday, May 3, 1985 By Julie Liska Staff Reporter Th fight for eauality is no loneer limited to those women in the working world, but now has included kids who haven't even graduated from high school. Don't believe it? "Just One of the Guys" features Joyce Hyser as Terry, a beautiful and gifted journalist in high school. Terry is cheated out of her chance at a maior newspaper job because of her sex. In order to get the position, she retaliates by dressing like a boy and going to a different school where she enters the same contest there. '""n.i, J".l ... jsl i,' "' Vw J If the plot rings a distant bell in the old memory it should. "Guys" plot parrots the award-winning "Tootsie," which starred Dustin Hoffman a few years ago. Whereas Tootsie dealt with a mature man who dressed as a woman for better acting parts, "Guys" focuses on a young woman who sets out to prove she can make it in a man's world. When all is said and done, "Guys" amounts to the equivalent of a more mature Porky's movie. "Guys" is a lot more sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of all the characters included in the production. However, the action is often so burlesque and overinflated, it seems as though the writers are beating the audience members over the head to get them the "message." For example, Billy Jacoby portrays Terry's brother Rick, who is presumably a "normal" male. He constantly talks about women, women's bodies and sex, Terry's boyfriend, Kevin (Leigh McCloskey), is more concerned with her looks than her ability. In fact, all the men in the production seem to share the view that women are inferior except for Rick (Clayton Rohner), whom Terry falls madly in love with. I expected someone to come out with a sign reading "THESE ARE MALE CHAUVINISTS." w- 1 , . ; ; ) k f, ' 'v i J' ' A. rA "Guys" also has the dreaded downfall of pre dictability. It's another one of those melodramas where the good guy triumphs, and you know he'll triumph. There's just no other way for it to be. On the positive side, "Guys" can be com mended for personifying the delicate situation of a woman in a man's world, as seen through the eyes of the young. By the end of the film, all of the characters have grown and are well on their way to becoming a little more open-minded in today's stereotypical society. "Guys" is rated PG-13, and can be best enjoyed by that age group. The set, actors, sub ject and humor of the film are all directed to the teenage audience, and although it can certainly hold the attention of older audience members, it is best left for the adolescent minds for which it is intended. "Just One of the Guys" is playing at the East Park 3, 66th and 0 streets. Know '".y hf What -r-f: is v' Came With H my My ' ;. Contact 1 ' If Lenses? -ii Jody Nelson and Jill Welsh, University Students. Free in-of fice consultations to discuss eyes and contact lenses. A thorough examination of eye function and eye health by my doctor. Individual selective fitting considering the following contact lenses that the doctors use: Regular Soft Lenses (over 40 different lens types) Soft Lenses for Astigmatism Extended Wear Soft Lenses (5 types can be worn while sleeping) Tinted Soft Lenses Gas Permeable (4 types) Hard Lenses Bifocal Soft and Hard Lenses Full time availability of doctors and staff (evenings, lunch hours L Sundays) Close supervision of all contact lens fittings by expert professionals Individual private instruction on-care with the office that includes trial program for: Six weeks foUow-up care with the office that includes trial program for: 1. Close observation of comfort and eye health 2. Lens strength or fitting modification if indicated 3. No charge for damaged lenses minimum charge for lost lenses This follow-up care is, of course, included in the original fee Immediate replacement of most lenses A continuing care program future upgrading of lens care and of contact lenses as scientific progress is made Special 24 Hour Contact Lens Information Service 475-4040 No Interest No Carrying Charge $20 month Budget Plan O f '''X r I l -rrflH After YiemB n sals 5 RECORDS a TAPES & COMPACT DISCS VEEIAI WW. 3200 ' St. 075-1030 20 t4o. 10oi 237 So. 70th