Boys and Girls (2000)

User Rating:

4.8/10   

Director:

Robert Iscove

Writers (WGA):

Andrew Lowery (written by) &
Andrew Miller (written by)

Release Date:

16 June 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance | Drama

Tagline:

Opposites Attack

Plot:

A friendship is put to the ultimate test when two best friends wind up in bed together.

Plot Keywords:

Uc Berkeley | Friendship | Break Up | Best Friend | Passionate Kiss

Cast

Brendon Ryan Barrett	...	Young Ryan Walker
Gay Thomas-Wilson	...	N.Y. Flight Attendant
Raquel Beaudene	...	Young Jennifer Burrows
Claire Forlani	...	Jennifer Burrows
David Smigelski	...	Homecoming King
Blake Shields	...	Homecoming Knight
Freddie Prinze Jr.	...	Ryan Walker
Alyson Hannigan	...	Betty
Jason Biggs	...	Hunter / Steve
Amanda Detmer	...	Amy
Sean Maysonet	...	Michael
John X	...	D.J. at Club
Tsianina Joelson	...	Girl in Bar
Kristofer Mickelson	...	Big Guy
Matt Carmody	...	Kirt

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content.

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Malaysia:U | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Denmark:A | France:U | Germany:6 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Berkeley, California, USA

Company:

Punch 21 Productions

Trivia:

Monica Potter was originally cast as Katie.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: Ryan's high school girlfriend is supposedly going to school in Seattle, Washington, but she has the school logo of the college in Pullman, Washington (over 200 miles away) on her dorm room door.

Quotes:

[first lines]
N.Y. Flight Attendant: Can I help you?
Ryan: I don't know. Can you?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Soundtrack:

Get You Off My Mind

"When Harry Met Sally" for teens

Boys and Girls is a predictable but fun look at two young people who are friends with potential. This movie follows Ryan, an uptight nerdy type who feels all life should be planned out to the very minute. Enter Jennifer, a quirky fun and free girl who is out to enjoy life as the adventure it is. Ryan and Jennifer meet a few times over the years before finally settling into a comfortable friendship at college. Where will their relationship go as they share more of their lives together? It's an obvious movie with an incredibly close resemblance to When Harry Met Sally (somewhat less clever than its grownup counterpart, but cute nonetheless). Freddie Prinze Jr. and Claire Forlaini have wonderful chemistry and are fun to watch (especially in the dance club scene). Ryan's best friend and Jennifer's best friend are played by Jason Biggs and Amanda Detmer with whimsical freedom. They provide much of the comic relief and are an enjoyable distraction from the plot. If you want a little escape from life for a few hours, this movie is just the light, enjoyable distraction you could be looking for.