Keith Nelson, an artsy high school outcast, tries to land a date with popular girl Amanda Jones with some help from his tomboy best friend, Watts. However, Watts realizes she likes Keith as more than just a friend and tries to convince him to stop pursuing Amanda. Matters are further complicated when Keith's invitation draws the ire of Amanda's rich yet snobby ex-boyfriend, Hardy Jenns, who makes plans to get even.
Assembly-line feature from the John Hughes teen factory.
– Pat Graham,
Chicago Reader,
24 Jul 2007
fresh:
A simple, lovely and thoughtful teenage story that occasionally shines due to fine characterizations and lucid dialog.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
24 Jul 2007
rotten:
This time it ends with the underdogs together. Oddly enough, it's this conclusion that feels phony, seeing as Stoltz has spent the last 80 minutes arranging his dream date with Lea.
– Derek Adams,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
The film creates a perfect embodiment of every adolescent's nightmare.