Michael J. Fox in 1988's 'Bright Lights, Big City.' Everett Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment On April 1, 1988, United Artists released Bright Lights, Big City, an adaptation of the buzzy Jay McInerney novel, in theaters. The Michael J. Fox starrer went on to gross $16 million. The Hollywood Reporter's original review is below: Sometimes it's just better to call in sick: That's what Michael J.