Fluke_Skywalker
I was inspired to watch this otherwise forgotten 80s teen rom-com by the recent tragic death of star Amanda Peterson.It certainly doesn't hold a candle to the better known teen comedies from the genre's golden age, but stars Patrick Dempsey and Peterson are quite good, and the film features an early appearance from Seth Green, who steals every scene he's in as Dempsey's little brother. Also featured are Ricardo (Rico Ssssuave!), Courtney "Malachai" Gaines and several other familiarish faces.There's just enough here to merit a revisit if you're an 80s kid. For all others, your mileage may vary.
Yesh4
An unpopular guy desperately wants popularity so goes about it by paying a girl $1000 to be his girlfriend...but then they begin to fall in love with each other...ooh.Let's be honest you know exactly how the movie is going to pan out from the start. But come on...I know it's cheesy but I just love it!! I would watch it many times and not get bored. Beautiful actors and the characters are lovable. It checks all the high school rom com clichés even the nerdy guy taking off his glasses and changing his shirt and becoming (very)hot. It's a very sweet,breezy movie and a quotable one too, ideal for watching with girlfriends at a sleepover or something.
groktalo
The movie has a typical romantic plot within an American high-school setting, with lead characters being a nerd (Ronald) and the head cheerleader (Cindy). She and her friends would not even acknowledge him when passing by whereas he is desperately infatuated her. Ronald figures that he needs to become popular in order to be noticed by girls and offers Cindy a thousand dollars to pretend in public that they are going out, hoping that it would boost his popularity. She accepts the offer and throws in his makeover at no extra cost. The rest of the storyline is fairly predictable. However, there are two issues that this movie addresses probably more successfully than most of the other teen chick flicks: leadership and forgiveness.The rest may contain some spoilers.Ronald aspires not only to acceptance by his peers, but also to becoming their informal leader. The path that he initially takes in order to achieve that status is typical of a high-school environment, as he chooses exclusivity over social cohesion, egoism over altruism, herd mentality over individuality and conceit over humility. Eventually, he realises that sustainable informal leadership is based on selfless acts and promoting social inclusion.Whilst at the peak of his ill-gotten popularity, Ronald does not forgive Cindy the fact that she used to ignore him when he was just one of the geeks. In fact, he cruelly rejects her even though she has developed warm feelings for him and has extended him support and trust that are well in excess of what is stipulated in their arrangement. However, once his popularity has vanished and he is left with no friends, he expects Cindy and his former best friend to immediately take him back and forgive all the gross insults he has inflicted upon them. Having failed that, Ronald finally realises that he needs to deserve to be forgiven.
mdenvee
All the elements of a solid movie, and a 10/10 in genre. Must-see. Solid acting, great casting, thoughtful and witty script, very-well pacing, lots of different scene backdrops (not usually mentioned in reviews, but it helps immensely to maintain flow and interest), good music, moral message without being too righteous or hammy, and an overall uplifting feel. Basically, it is like a light-hearted Breakfast Club or Sixteen Candles- only differences are lesser-known actors and fewer serious scenes exchanged for more silly scenes. But by silly, I don't mean stupid or vulgar like today's teen movies. Movies deserve a lot credit when they take an audience from low to high to low and then back up to mid-high. When this is done well, it is a movie that most people can watch over and over, and most of us have or will be watching this film over and over. Also, the fact that there are so many people in the cast, it holds your interest- nerds, jocks, cheerleaders, parents, teachers, and a pain little brother.
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