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This film could be used to educate young girls and their parents about deadly eating disorders.Beautiful actress Amy Jo Johnson of Power Rangers fame,brilliantly plays the role of a young girl passionate about being a gymnast,but is brainwashed into believing that unless she is dangerously thin,she'll never be successful.Johnson's character becomes obsessed with her weight and soon begins to fall into dangerous habits of throwing up everything she consumes to not eating at all.Her bulimia quickly leads to anorexia,and a frighteningly thin Johnson's health begins to fail,sparking concern for those who care about her.The film is a decent portrayal of how eating disorders orginate and could be useful for anyone who suspects someone they care about suffers from bulimia or anorexia.

I was forced to watch this film at school. Next time, she can give me a big fat F but I refuse to watch anything this horrible. Basiclly, its your typical "based on a true story" TV movie- the true parts are made as small as possible and the rest as filled with melodrama. The acting isn't bad, but the directing is- he basiclly directed his actors to be as exagerated as possible in their emotions. Also, the film is SO predictable- I am not exagerating when I say that after only watching the film for 5 miniutes, I correctly predicted every "plot twist" that was going to happen. And its just basiclly a soap opera- you feel nothing for the charecters because they are in NO WAY REAL, they look just like actors doing a TV movie, not like real people. The script is as cliche as you can get- they play it safe, take no chances, stick to the typical TV movie formula.

PERFECT BODY, in my opinion, is a very touching and kind of heartbreaking drama about the consequences of being anorexic. Anytime Andie (Amy Jo Johnson) threw up, I wanted to vomit myself. It's kind of hard to explain why. If you ask me, she should have been more cooperative about things. However, I did enjoy seeing her do her gymnastics routines as well as get lectured by her parents. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say, "If you ask me, PERFECT BODY really shows you how being anorexic or bulimic can affect a person's body. " Now, in conclusion, I recommend this movie to everyone who hasn't seen it. You're in for some tears and a good time, so the next time it's on TV, kick back with a friend and watch it.

"Perfect body" suffers from being a made-for-TV movie principally in the quality of the cinematography and in the realism of the gymnastics--these girls were nowhere near Olympic level, I'm told, though I am not really one to judge. Yet what "Perfect Body" lacks in this luster it more than makes up for in the quality of the writing and acting, and considering the primitivity of the shooting equipment, the cameraman captured the essence of each scene and character emotion very well. Amy Jo Johnson is more than convincing as a perfectionist suffering from anorexia nervosa (contrary to the description, the film does not once claim that she is bulimic and in fact she is more of a gorge-and- purge type anorectic than a true bulimic). The film's portrayal of the debilitating effects of nervous anxieties--and of the extreme difficulty that sufferers tend to have in getting or accepting help even when they know they need it and even want it, and of the resulting sense of isolation and fright of the sufferer and sense of helplessness of her entourage-- strikes a powerful chord. Definitely worth a couple of hours.

This movie was great for a Sunday afternoon cheesy Lifetime movie, but a few things in it were so unrealistic that it just about drove me crazy.

My biggest complaint was that the gymnastics that these girls were shown doing were nowhere near the olympic level, which they claimed to be. The vaults were especially ridiculous. I mean, I did some of those vaults when I was ten years old, and I wasn't anywhere near olympic level (I was level 6, elite is level 10).

Also, Amy Jo Johnson's character's eating disorder just sort of suddenly went away when she realized it was harming her. A more realistic eating disorder movie is Sharing The Secret.

I almost passed this movie as some fluff from a Power Ranger. What a mistake that would have been. Amy Jo Johnson turned in a powerful performance as a young woman so caught up in chasing perfection that she will sacrifice anything to get it. This film was a powerful statement about the pressure that is put on young athletes by themselves and others. This isn't a fluff piece and it will make you think but it's still entertaining. It's worth catching on TV.

Andie Bradley is a gymnast who has big dreams to perform at the Olympics. When she gets offered the chance to train with one of the best gymnast coaches she of course excepts the offer straight away. When she gets there though, the coach makes her feel fat and he asks her to go on diet. Leslie, another young girl also working with the coach, tells Andie a way where she can eat what she wants and not gain any weight. This leaves a lot of pressure on poor Andie.

Perfect Body is a good movie which portrays the things people may have to do to get where they want to be. Amy Jo Johnson plays the lead role of Andie Bradley and she gives quite a good performance.

I bought this for my birthday 2005 after watching parts of it on Lifetime channel. This movie inspired me to write a research paper about anorexia while I was in college. I also like watching Ray Baker & Brett Cullen. Amy Jo Johnson is an excellent actress that really shines in this movie

Well to start off i must applaud Amy Jo Johnson for her portrayal of teenage gymnast Andie, considering her awful performances in other films i have seen her in (which i won't name due to how incredibly bad they are). If anything Perfect Body may be a tad cliché, but most movies tend to be and people forget it is a TV movie, most of our lives are cliché and we can relate to Andie's suffering as it is the human condition. Andie's parents plod along well through the film, whilst flat, 2 dimensional performances from Tara Boger and Ron Melendez do keep it from being 10/10 for me. But what this film does have is a happy ending with a character who is almost killed by gymnastics, but still goes back to it because it is her passion, not completely forget it which isn't realistic. The chemistry between Andie and her boyfriend is not always evident but they do have a sweet spark in some scenes. Thinking that Amy Jo Johnson was once the Pink Ranger and this film is solely centered around gymnastics and bulimia, it offers a genuine story that captures immense verve, courage and the devout strength of a girl wanting to achieve. This film isn't trying to be something it isn't,which some blockbuster turkeys like the god awful Pearl Harbour try to be.

I have seen this film many times, and it still upsets me the thought that people have to lose so much weight, just to be accepted into society. I think Hollywood need to make more films about young people with anorexia/bulimia to maybe help the millions of young people in the world with these illnesses. It is a brilliant film, and I would recommend it to anyone.

If I may say... the summary given of this movie is misleading. They insinuate that Andie suffers from bulimia, by stating she finds a way around it by eating what she wants and not gaining weight. Andie suffers from anorexia, and only has bulimic tendencies when forced to eat. Very well plotted movie. It struck a chord with me as it was filmed partially in my home city, and also, Andies original gymnastic colors of pink and purple are IDENTICAl to the uniforms that my best friend sported when she was a gymnast. Its almost like they borrowed her team as extras! This movie really portrays the pain, and the artificial joy that comes with an eating disorder. People think eating disorders are glamorous, but its a curse. Its a disease and it causes the sufferer to isolate themselves from loved ones, as this movie well shows.

Perfect Body was an awesome movie. The acting was perfect and it showed complete truth. I recommend watching this when it comes on TV (only because it's not on video). The movie was interesting to watch and you actually had feelings for the characters.

The film is very good. The main actress acted very well and so did the actor, whose character's name was Josh. His real name is Ron. The film correctly portrays the sacrifices and hard work an olympic trainee has to go through. It also deals with the common practice among young girls of eating then vomiting just to lose weight and be smart.

I watch this movie because I'm a fan of Amy Jo Johnson.

This is one of her best movies.

To me, Amy Jo Johnson, She is a Phenomenal Actress and very pretty too.

Anyway, I thought Perfect Body was a very good movie. I thought the story was great and the acting was perfect.

This movie had so much drama in this movie.

I was never bored while watching this movie.

I just love this movie and I want to get Perfect Body on DVD.

Amy Jo Johnson Rocks!!!!! Perfect Body gets a 10 out of 10.

Amy Jo Johnson Rules!!!!

It's safe to say that if one has seen even one other TV movie, one can recognize the familiar flavors in this one. Plot development, dialogue, and scene writing is very direct, and in no time we can anticipate the trajectory of the narrative. The very nature of the story - more or less a domestic drama, with strident themes and messaging up front - and the pointedly On The Nose soundtrack are clear indicators of the picture's origins. This is hardly to discount the skill with which 'Perfect body' is made, however, nor the import of the story ideas. It may not be perfect, but I think this is solid, holding up well and worth watching even 25 years on.

While there's no arguing that TV movies have earned their reputation as a genre for a reason, no less hard work goes into them, and this is a good example. I earnestly appreciate Douglas Barr's direction Karl Herrmann's cinematography, and Mark Conte's editing, all of which are swell in and of themselves on a technical level, but really show their value on a closer look. The editing and camerawork are particularly important for their swiftness and fluidity in capturing all the gymnastics action, and again in helping to denote Andie's continued trip down the rabbit hole, a somewhat disintegrating mentality as she pushes herself. Barr's oversight is especially tight when it comes to polishing each shot and scene, and guiding the cast in their acting; even for as curt as the presentation is in its look and feel, there's a hard-nosed sincerity that drives the actors into their best nuance and personalty for each moment, and that lets every moment count.

To that point, I think all on hand are swell. While Amy Jo Johnson is best known for being the first pink Power Ranger, I think she's demonstrated time and again that she's more than just a pretty face, and is capable of handling any role thrown at her. Johnson's portrayal of Andie capably navigates the conflicting thoughts and feelings as her competitiveness consumes all, and her own condition gradually deteriorates; I can't say I'm not impressed. Brett Cullen is hard and cold as Coach Blair, and readily Tara Boger matches him as frenemy Leslie; Wendie Malick, Ray Baker, Ron Melendez, and Julie Patzwald provide welcome balance in the feature as Andie's concerned family and friends. I'm pleased with how strong all the performances are, though one would be remiss not to also mention stunt workers Chari Hunter, Kristie Phillips, and Suzie Suics, standing in as necessary to execute the most difficult gymnastics moves. Everything here really does look great.

That ethos extends down to smaller details of hair and makeup, costume design, and subtlety in the acting that serves to spotlight the biggest themes and ideas in Melissa Gould's screenplay. All aspects of the writing are smart and well rounded, with strong characters leaving just enough space for the cast to inject their own spark of vitality, and harsh dialogue where it matters. The emphatic scene writing and dreary overall narrative are more substantial still, and really zero in on the true heart of 'Perfect body.' The picture tackles major, critical notions of the frankly horrific undue pressure we force on girls and young women, and specifically the pressure that leads to debilitating eating disorders and personal abuse and neglect. To a smaller extent the feature also touches on the extreme health problems that plague athletes, and in a more general sense the obscene culture that prioritizes success at any cost. These are ugly truths about People that have been with us for as long as humans have walked upright, but in our modern world they've been amplified a thousandfold. And to the credit of Gould and all other participating, this movie does a fine job of bringing these ideas to the fore.

Again, there's no mistaking that this carries small imperfections common to those titles made for television; tinges of brusqueness and ham-handedness go hand in hand in this medium. Even with these in mind, however, I think 'Perfect body' is rather excellent. Crucially, it does not fall prey to the typical folly that so many others have of sacrificing craft or storytelling whenever a concrete message is being communicated, and that maybe more than anything else speaks well to the abilities of all involved. Obvious content warnings are necessary for depictions of eating disorders and (suggested) vomiting, yet if these are no obstacles in and of themselves, I think this remains well worth watching. Suggested above all for fans of Johnson or others in the cast, or those viewers who are inclined toward social issue cinema, 'Perfect body' is a TV movie with Something To Say that stands a little taller than its kin. Don't necessarily go out of your way for it, but this holds up well.

Perfect Body is a thoughtful drama with a strong story line about a young gymnast, Andie Bradley (Amy Jo Johnson) who develops several eating disorders while trying to achieve the perfect body.

This is a movie filled with gymnastics, drama and tissue alerts and is DEFINITELY worth seeing.

Perfect plot, perfect actors, perfect script, perfect!

I've seen the mowvie and I think it was very good. You could be Andy and feel how she's was feeling. I think the only problems was that it was sometimes like a soap-opera. You've really felt how Andy was pushed from all sides. And how she get Bulemia anerosa.

Very good movie ! You should have seen it !