A beautiful movie. Loved the chemistry between these two opposites. Says a lot about friendships regardless of our backgrounds.

Subtle performances, insightful humor and believable development overcome reality flaws. I loved it.

Surprisingly well done. Can't believe it wasn't a hit. This was an art-house movie that had the potential to be a sleeper. Was likely overwhelmed by 9/11 and anthrax.

It's a great movie. Critics say it was too cliche? How old are these critics? They seem to have forgotten what it felt like to be that age. Intelligent teens will find this movie interesting and relate to the notion of leaving teen-angst behind, to come to a better understanding of the world around them. Adults might just remember that 9-5 routines aside, they are not all that dead yet and still have that strong will to live free. Very good acting and directing. I'd recommend it anytime.… Expand

A very sweet little film that ends up inevitably a bit cheesy at the end but is satisfying anyway.

A gem. I just bought this ex-rental and watched it 2nd time with the commentary today. This film could have been mundane, pretentious and of course does suffer from not fitting into a single easily marketable category. I just read a critic essentially being annoyed at the self centred teenager - but that is part of it. Humans are funny like this and that; and its how we relate, how we grow beyond the stereotypes and perceptions of self that give us colour. For me the film was very convincing and the 2 main actors were spot on. The film gives food for thought and is enriching. It's a refreshing change to cardboard characters and cut out templates for plots in so many more "successful" films. PS I like the mix of critics being compiled here and public contributions. Also if you're looking for another movie about friendship try the British film "Me Without You."… Expand

I rented on the premise that anything featuring Albert Brooks has got have some value. Well.. he may have jumped the shark on this one. No fault of the actors, the story is very contrived and ambitious - resulting in a sort of an edgy Lifetime movie. I was barely connected to it before the 'heartbreaking turn of events' where I happily dropped out, emotionally.

Every year, there is a movie that I love every minute of and have to immediately watch again for the sheer enjoyment of it. This film is it for me this year. I eschew the comments from those who question the reality of the teen character or the wonderful ending. As a high school teacher, mother of 5 and a former teen, it amazed me in its insights. The performances by all cast were top notch. This has made my "Need to See Every Year List." As for the critics, they work so hard to keep their jobs by practicing what Rob Brezny calls "pop nihilism." A steady stream of social cynicism is boring, lazy and has gotten very old.… Expand

Not for the sophisticate but rings true. Fine work by the principals - Sobieki & Brooks most for all - no false surfaces.

I enjoyed every minute! My daughter (13) and I watched it together. I thought it was a good example of how different 2 people can be, but, at the same time suffer from the same faults. The end was a little mushy, but , that's what we (girls) love!