An author who returns to his hometown to deliver a commencement address to a class of graduating high school students has to deal with his feelings for an old flame as well as the advances of a student who has the hots for him.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Winona Ryder | ... | Scarlet Smith | |
| Mark Polish | ... | Henry McCarthy | |
| Sean Astin | ... | Big Girl | |
| Hilary Duff | ... | Shasta O'Neil | |
| Josh Holloway | ... | Wino | |
| Jon Cryer | ... | Javier | |
| Chevy Chase | ... | Principal Marshall | |
| Jessica St. Clair | ... | Darcy Portola | |
| Frances Conroy | ... | Mrs. Leuchtenberger | |
| Marc Blucas | ... | Brad Nelson | |
| Joanna Cassidy | ... | Mrs. Smith | |
| Dee Wallace | ... | Mrs. McCarthy | |
| Michael Gross | ... | Mr. McCarthy | |
| Ken Johnson | ... | Mr. O'Neil | |
| Jessica Schatz | ... | Mrs. O'Neil | |
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The film centers on a successful author who is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors. Shasta O'Neil, a sexy high school senior flirts with the visiting author and invites him to the prom. The film is described as a "knowing-your-age comedy". Written by Anonymous
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The movie's financiers, unhappy they didn't recoup their investment, re-edited the film without involvement from director Michael Polish, who subsequently had his name removed. The movie is now credited to the pseudonym "Ted Smith". See more »Quotes
Shasta O'Neil: You can say yes now, and you can always say no later. But if you say no now, then you'll never ever have a chance to say yes.See more »
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For Winona Ryder fans, this could be a nice movie. This is the story of a successful novelist, who returns to his home to give a graduation speech. Even when none in his town (including his parents and friend) actually read the book. He still obsessed with his old high-school crush Scarlet (Winona Ryder) who is separated from the aggressive Gym Class Coach (Marc Blucas). A 17 years old, and daughter of fellow classmates, student Shasta (Hillary Duff) is attracted to him. And every thing gets wrong. This could be a wonderful comedy. Winona Ryder shines in every appearance and supporting roles by TV stars John Cryer, Frances O'Connor, Marc Blucas and Josh Holloway helps a lot. Even Duff is convincing. And John Austin could be hilarious if he could share some chemistry with the co-producer, co-writer and co-director Mark Polish.
Unfortunately Polish performance is the big main flaw of the movie. It's a pity that with many good Americans comedian this uncharismatic and grey guy has the lead.
The script is not that bad, and the last part of the movie is actually very good, touchy, very nostalgic, very 80s. With a better comedian like Paul Rudd or Jason Bateman could be an indie smash hit.
Chevy Chase should be replace also by another TV comedian in his 60s.-