I think it's better than the current 6,3 standing in IMDb. I've watched it multiple times over the years, which I can't say about many 6,3 movies.
Sure, it's not the best comedy on the planet, but it has certain 80's charm to it. I always liked "Coming to age" movies too. Maybe to relive my own youth, but whatta heck.
The chemistry between the lead couple (Topher Grace, Theresa Palmer) is good, and every scene where they are together, works. Probably, because they were a couple in real life too.
The soundtrack is great, some of that good 80's stuff. If you're into it. I definitely am, so it raises the score for me.
Dan Folger gets a bit annoying at times, especially after he does cocaine. But he has some good lines too, and when he is more sober, he is tolerable.
Anna Faris also funny here.
SPOILERS AHEAD:
The plot is not very believable. Matt Franklin says to Tori he only lied about his job. But that's not true. He also lied about being into windsurfing, to impress her. Although he never said he owns the car, he heavily implied he does. He also lied about the promotion at Goldman Sachs, and his buddy assisted him in this pre-planned scam. Which makes it obvious that it was very calculated, very early on. And he even dared her to risk her job, with the "Penis-game", all the while working at Suncoast Videos himself. With nothing to lose. All these lies would've been revealed to her later. Way to start a relationship...
How could a woman trust this guy, after all these lies. I don't know. Even if he did one dangerous stunt. (Which is, kind if childish reason to get attracted to a guy, that you just called a pathetic loser a moment earlier)
I kinda hoped they would have met just in honest way. Like in "Say Anything..." But maybe the comedy wouldn't have worked as well then. Still a fun movie.
Sure, it's not the best comedy on the planet, but it has certain 80's charm to it. I always liked "Coming to age" movies too. Maybe to relive my own youth, but whatta heck.
The chemistry between the lead couple (Topher Grace, Theresa Palmer) is good, and every scene where they are together, works. Probably, because they were a couple in real life too.
The soundtrack is great, some of that good 80's stuff. If you're into it. I definitely am, so it raises the score for me.
Dan Folger gets a bit annoying at times, especially after he does cocaine. But he has some good lines too, and when he is more sober, he is tolerable.
Anna Faris also funny here.
SPOILERS AHEAD:
The plot is not very believable. Matt Franklin says to Tori he only lied about his job. But that's not true. He also lied about being into windsurfing, to impress her. Although he never said he owns the car, he heavily implied he does. He also lied about the promotion at Goldman Sachs, and his buddy assisted him in this pre-planned scam. Which makes it obvious that it was very calculated, very early on. And he even dared her to risk her job, with the "Penis-game", all the while working at Suncoast Videos himself. With nothing to lose. All these lies would've been revealed to her later. Way to start a relationship...
How could a woman trust this guy, after all these lies. I don't know. Even if he did one dangerous stunt. (Which is, kind if childish reason to get attracted to a guy, that you just called a pathetic loser a moment earlier)
I kinda hoped they would have met just in honest way. Like in "Say Anything..." But maybe the comedy wouldn't have worked as well then. Still a fun movie.