Keith (2008)

Natalie, head of her curriculum activities in high school and riding on a tennis scholarship for college, gets Keith as her Chemistry lab partner. As Natalie can be uptight, Keith proves to be the opposite, even while hiding a secret.

Director:

Todd Kessler

Writers:

David Zabel (screenplay), Todd Kessler (screenplay)

Stars:

Elisabeth Harnois, Jesse McCartney, Margo Harshman

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elisabeth Harnois	...	Natalie
Jesse McCartney	...	Keith (as Jesse Mccartney)
Margo Harshman	...	Brooke
Ignacio Serricchio	...	Raff
Michael McGrady	...	Pete (as Michael Mcgrady)
Jennifer Grey	...	Caroline
Michael O'Keefe	...	Alan Ascher
Ethan Phillips	...	Mr. Miles
Eric Parker	...	Travis
Jessy Schram	...	Courtney
Micah Henson	...	Shane
Ian Nelson	...	Brian
Tabitha Brownstone	...	Cynthia
Sam Murphy	...	Zach
Sarah Zinsser	...	Office Lady

Storyline

Natalie has it all: yearbook editor, scholarship to college, star athlete, reigning social queen. Then Keith enters her life. Secretive and enigmatic, he slowly lures her from her comfort zone. The more Keith holds back, the more Natalie becomes intrigued with figuring him out. In her head, she's determined to keep him at arm's length, but in her heart she can't resist him. As Natalie's world slowly unravels, both their lives are changed forever in this powerful love story.

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Plot Keywords:

love | forename as title | based on short story | chemistry laboratory | bowling ball | 

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Taglines:

Love is a force you can't control.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief sexuality and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Elisabeth Harnois is eight years older than Jesse McCartney

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Goofs

Keith gives Natalie an American-made 4-barrel carburetor to rebuild. Later we see it being install on the engine of Keith's 1962 Chevrolet C-10 pickup truck. However, the accompanying overhaul instruction sheet is clearly shown to be for a single barrel Solex PICT-3 carburetor. The sheet even says it is for a 1968-72 Type 1 or a 1968-71 Type 2. These are, respectively, a Volkswagen Beetle or Karmann Ghia, and a Volkswagen Microbus.

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Quotes

Keith: So you don't remember.
Natalie: What?
Keith: Well, I sit behind you in the sixth grade play, you were the princess and I was Russian Soldier #3.
Natalie: Don't remember that.
Keith: Of course not. A princess never remembers the little people.
Natalie: Excuse me while I cry for you.

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Alternate Versions

The scene when Natalie's brother, Zach asks to borrow money while she's getting ready, with her friend Brooke, to go out, there was a brief dialogue between of Brooke antagonizing Zach.

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Connections

References Super Smash Bros. (1999)

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Soundtracks

Grilled Onions
Performed by Tree Adams
Written by Tree Adams
New Dog Old Trix Publishing (BMI)
Courtesy of Treehouse Music Inc.

User Reviews

Simple, but genius

This is one of those films that you really enjoy watching and when you see those running letters at the end you just want to lay back and clap your hands. Even when you're alone at home, seriously. Genius lies in simplicity, because on one hand, you can say, that you've seen so many films with partly similar scenario, but on the other this one looks totally different. It has something that keeps you interested. For example the old good school look. I mean, every time when I hear that the movie is based on school life it seems to be kind of lame. Not with this piece of art. First of all, script is good. Very good. As I said, it is simple, but on the same time very catchy. The movie is slow, but everything that happens means something, so it isn't boring at all. Secondly, both leading roles are perfectly acted. Finally, the views are very pretty.It is surprising how the suburb can be so beautiful and warm and that you really would like to be somewhere in the film. Anyway, picture is a must see I think.

Details

Official Sites:

Official MySpace

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Keith

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

No Hands Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min 93 min (Regal Cinemas)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1