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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 5 out of 32

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  1. Stephanie
    Sep 2, 2001
    10
    I think the movie was great, if you're a teen you can definitely relate to most of it. And I disagree with what the piddler said (see above reviews). Ben Foster played his role great; he didn't smile alot because it wasn't needed, and wasn't part of his character's personality. Between Ben Foster and Kursten Dunst, how could this movie be anything but a 10?
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  2. [Anonymous]
    Oct 2, 2001
    3
    I still have nightmares about this movie.
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  3. ShariK.
    Oct 9, 2001
    10
    Wow, I loved this movie so much. It was romantic, funny, smart, and so cute. Ben Foster and Kirsten Dunst had great chemistry; the perfect teen movie...Well, that and "10 Things I Hate About You" ;)
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  4. GeorgeV.
    Mar 17, 2001
    9
    Great.
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  5. TiffanyB.
    May 30, 2002
    10
    I love this movie. I bought it about a week ago and I can't seem to stop watching it, I play it all the time. I watch it then I rewind it and watch it again. I love the music. If you're a teen you can definitely relate to it. I would request it to all teens. The first time I watched it, it touched me, and it still does every time I watch it. So if you haven't seen it yet, GO WATCH IT!!!! Expand
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  6. JessS.
    Jun 28, 2002
    10
    I love this movie so much! I must have watched it about a million times already! I love Ben Foster He is soooo HOT!
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  7. IlyaO.
    Aug 17, 2002
    10
    It's a very excellent movie... I saw it more than 20 times of late, and should like to see it more and more, but was the end of rent the film... I'm so interested in this movie and the performances.
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  8. HayleyW.
    Oct 12, 2004
    10
    I love it, actors r gr8 and the music is the best i can't stop singing the songs!
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  9. ThePiddler
    Jun 19, 2001
    3
    This was a very average to poor show. Billed as a comedy only Martin Short was able to draw anything resembling a laugh. Ben Foster was wooden as the lead male looking as if his face would crack as he attempted to smile. Dunst, however, managed to shine although handicapped by a poor script.
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  10. BobbyB.
    Mar 26, 2002
    10
    This movie is hillarious and Martin Short was hysertical!
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  11. AshleyT.
    Apr 14, 2002
    10
    This film kicks ass. I would be sure to buy it when i rented it out for 2 nights. I watched it around 12 times. It was brilliant! and kirsten dunst is my fav actress!
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  12. ScottN.
    Apr 2, 2002
    10
    The best song was the one about the moonlight on the dream boy. A little on the Short side (all puns intended) but very well done.
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  13. LatassiaK.
    Aug 17, 2002
    10
    This movie has hit my funny bones, give shivers through my spine, and tickle my young heart; Wrapped with fantastic cool songs jerked from the 70's, that made me watch the movie over and over again.
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  14. SharevaB.
    Aug 6, 2002
    8
    This movie was good and the romance and comedy makes it good. Well sisqo dancing and singing makes it better.
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  15. CristiK.
    Feb 8, 2003
    10
    Very enjoyable. Watch it all the time.
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  16. KurtC.
    Oct 18, 2001
    10
    This is the best 'break-up comedy' since "Better Off Dead!"
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  17. CaseyB.
    Oct 18, 2002
    10
    I love this movie i thought it was great i really loved the song that kirstin dunstin sang all by her self & i am now singing the same song in my band at scool & i thought the movie was fantastic.
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  18. AllisonP.
    Mar 22, 2003
    10
    Its so good! I would Recomend it to anyone between 12-19! Or anyone with the Name Allison like myself!
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  19. MaggieS.
    Apr 13, 2004
    6
    Cute movie...kind of lame though but I LOVED the song that Kirsten Dunst sang when she changed the words in the play ya know-if anyone knows the name of the song or name of song AND lyrics email me! m_soccerchic26@hotmail.com k thanks
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Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. Breaks the formula for teen romances. Martin Short, as the vain and zany drama teacher, does not disappoint.
  2. Reviewed by: Christopher Muther
    38
    Comes off more like a series of painful cliches than a comedy or a love story.
  3. Mild, harmless and occasionally affecting, possessing the fizz of diet soda and the sweet snap of slightly stale bubble gum.