Bart Got a Room (2008)

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Director:

Brian Hecker

Writer:

Brian Hecker (writer)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

While Danny's father and mother independently search for love, Danny is on his own desperate quest to find a prom date. Danny's search becomes progressively more pathetic once he and his family learn that Bart, the school's biggest dweeb, not only secured a date for the prom, but got a hotel room as well. |

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title | Title Spoken By Character

Cast

William H. Macy	...	Ernie Stein
Cheryl Hines	...	Beth Stein
Steven Kaplan	...	Danny Stein (as Steven J. Kaplan)
Alia Shawkat	...	Camille
Chad Jamian Williams	...	Bart Beeber
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lynna Baculo	...	Prom Date
Mike Benitez	...	Chauffeur
Ashley Benson	...	Alice
Estefania Crespo	...	Makeout kissing Student
Carrie Drazek	...	Diane
Marshall B. Gage	...	Mr. Carr
Elena Maria Garcia	...	Ms. Fines
Sam E. Goldberg	...	Ice Cream Customer
Brandon Hardesty	...	Craig
Kate Karpinski	...	Hotel Clerk
Dinah Manoff	...	Mrs. Goodson
Michael Mantell	...	Dr. Goodson
Katie McClellan	...	Gertie
Kate Micucci	...	Abby Marcus
Margot Moreland	...	Mrs. Hogan
Tyler O'Campo	...	Brittney Goodson
Jon Polito	...	Bob
Brett Weiss	...	Young Bart
Brittney Winton	...	Debbie Yang

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, thematic elements and brief strong language. (on appeal; originally Rated R for some sexual content)

Runtime:

USA:80 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Florida, USA

Company:

Basra Entertainment

A very enjoyable teen comedy

I saw this at the Waterfront Film Festival in Saugatuck, Michigan.

Bart Got a Room is a funny and clever film starring Steven Kaplan as Danny Stein, a senior in high school who isn't sure what to do about the Senior Prom. His best friend Camille who he's known for many years (Alia Shawkat) seems like the obvious choice, but after another friend mentions that everyone that's going to prom has gotten a hotel room for the big night, Danny realizes he needs someone other than his "best friend" to take back to a hotel room.

This film is very well made an well written. Kaplan is a natural actor, he does a wonderful job playing Danny, he's like a teenage Woody Allen, having trouble finding someone to go out on a date with and not knowing how to talk to women. And Cheryl Hines and William H Macy are also perfect as Danny's separated parents. Macy is a delight having many of the big laughs in the film, which I'm sure is increased by his hilarious hair. John Polito is great as well playing Cheryl's new love interest. And there's also a funny cameo near the end of the film.

Writer/Director Brian Hecker made a great teen comedy. The audience at the screening loved it, applauding many times throughout. Seek this one out, it's a very entertaining film that's sure to please. See it then spread the word.

Oh, and be sure to stay for the end credits.