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Attempts to pay homage to the '80s oeuvre of filmmaker John Hughes, but its singular lack of emotional logic, charm and humor bring to mind a couple of hours in detention instead.
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
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Overview
A successful author 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.
Director and cast
- Michael Polish Director
- Winona Ryder as Scarlet Smith
- Mark Polish as Henry McCarthy
- Sean Astin as Big Girl
- Hilary Duff as Shasta O'Neil
- Josh Holloway as Wino
- Jon Cryer as Javier
- Chevy Chase as Principal Marshall
- Jessica St. Clair as Darcy Portola
- Frances Conroy as Mrs. Leuchtenberger
- Marc Blucas as Brad Nelson
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