The simple story of two young Michigan high school students, Jessica, Class President, Local Smart Girl, and object of Marlon's affections attempt to get into a small Pennsylvania college. ...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Anthony Edwards | ... | Kip Hammett | |
| Corey Parker | ... | Marlon Browne | |
| Lara Flynn Boyle | ... | Jessica Kailo | |
| Finn Carter | ... | Nina Sachie | |
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The simple story of two young Michigan high school students, Jessica, Class President, Local Smart Girl, and object of Marlon's affections attempt to get into a small Pennsylvania college. Jessica fights off her parent's expectation of going to their alma mater of the University of Michigan, while Marlon fights his grades and SAT scores. Written by Craig D. Barker <cdbarker@umich.edu>
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19 May 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$651,850, 21 May 1989, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$1,642,239Company Credits
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Mailman: I'd love to.
[he opens the letter and reads it]
Mailman: Marlon Browne? Congratulations.
Marlon Browne: I did it! I got into Ramsey! It's from Ramsey?
Mailman: No, it's from Ed McMahon. You may have already won ten million dollars.
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Written by James Marinos (as Jimmy Marinos), Wally Palmer, Mike Skill
Performed by Michael Merwin
Courtesy opf Polygram Special Products
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The original director, Jan Eliasberg was fired during production and replaced by Savage Steve Holland. See more »Goofs
In the scene showing the school where Ronny "Surehands," is being recruited, the school is supposed to be located in Detroit Michigan, only in the distance behind the school New York City's Empire State Building is directly seen. See more »Quotes
Marlon Browne: [the mailman has dropped off a letter in the mailbox, while a dog bites at his leg] Would you do me a favor and open it, please? I'm too nervous.Mailman: I'd love to.
[he opens the letter and reads it]
Mailman: Marlon Browne? Congratulations.
Marlon Browne: I did it! I got into Ramsey! It's from Ramsey?
Mailman: No, it's from Ed McMahon. You may have already won ten million dollars.
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What I Like About YouWritten by James Marinos (as Jimmy Marinos), Wally Palmer, Mike Skill
Performed by Michael Merwin
Courtesy opf Polygram Special Products
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This movie starts off staggeringly well, and I was beginning to wonder if something was wrong with me for enjoying it so much. Well, after the first twenty minutes, I found that this movie was only average at best, with only the occasional chuckle and a great deal of silliness. Yet, I would still recommend this film, because the beginning is not only hilarious, but it was enough to get me caring about the main characters. The great opening was also important in that it changed my attitude regarding the film. I stopped looking for reasons to hate the movie, and I started looking for positives. Sure, everything progressed predictably, but you don't watch teen comedies expecting a cliffhanger ending. If you are someone who can appreciate brainless entertainment, then this is a good film for you to watch.