Never Been Kissed (1999)

User Rating:

5.7/10   

Director:

Raja Gosnell

Writers (WGA):

Abby Kohn (written by) &
Marc Silverstein (written by)

Release Date:

9 April 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

The Class Clown Just Turned Chic.

Plot:

A journalist enrolls in her old highschool as part of her research for a story.

Plot Keywords:

High School | Editor | Reporter | Undercover | Teacher

Awards:

2 wins & 8 nominations

Cast

Drew Barrymore	...	Josie Geller
David Arquette	...	Rob Geller
Michael Vartan	...	Sam Coulson
Molly Shannon	...	Anita
John C. Reilly	...	Gus
Garry Marshall	...	Rigfort
Sean Whalen	...	Merkin
Cress Williams	...	George
Octavia Spencer	...	Cynthia (as Octavia L. Spencer)
Sarah DeVincentis	...	Rhoda
Allen Covert	...	Roger in Op-Ed
Rock Reiser	...	Dutton
David Doty	...	Hairplug Bruns
Derek Morgan	...	Armcast Henson (as Derrick Morgan)
Kathleen Marshall	...	Sun-Times Worker

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sex-related material and some drug content.

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | South Korea:12 | Netherlands:6 | Denmark:A | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:K-10 | France:U | Germany:6 (w) | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:15 | New Zealand:PG | Norway:A | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Philippines:G

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company:

Fox 2000 Pictures

Trivia:

It is an issue in the movie that Josie is considerably older than her "high school crush" Guy (she is supposed to be 25, while he would be about 17), but actually, 'Drew Barrymore' is 2 years younger than 'Jeremy Jordan', the actor who plays Guy.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Josie and Sam are painting, she wipes paint on his face. In the video that everyone at the office is watching, he wipes the paint off before putting paint on her face. In the shot of them "actually" he doesn't wipe the paint off at all.

Quotes:

Josie Geller: Rob, your not going to believe it, I made friends with a whole table of rastafari. Not just one, a whole table... You know what's a weird word? Fork. Oh my God, someone ate my entire pie! I don't know how that happened!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Drew Barrymore/Garbage (#24.16)" (1999)

Soundtrack:

(I Just) Died in Your Arms

Feel Good Movie

I LOVED this movie. Not as great as "50 First Dates", but it's definitely a repeater, especially on a rainy day or with a group of girlfriends. Yes, the plot was "cute" and maybe even unbelievable, but what's so bad about a feel good movie. Drew as Josie and her romance with the teacher is so sweet and brother baseball wannabee adds to the movie's good feeling. With all the junk out there, what's so bad about a good movie the whole family can enjoy? Without being embarrassed while watching with your kids! Drew is an awesome actress that really seems to be unappreciated for the most part. This is definitely one of her best roles!