Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Beaches
1987
**½
Director: Garry Marshall
Cast: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray

This schmaltzy drama about two longtime friends is a classic chick flick. The two female leads give fine performances. Midler also sings the hit song Wind Beneath My Wings on the soundtrack.