Looking Better A Decade Later

Rating: 10/10 (1 March 2007)

Ryan Phillippe shirtless shouldn't be illegal, as suggested by Mike Myers in his excellent portrayal of Steve Rubell - it should be REQUIRED - for any young man that looks as excellent as Phillippe did in this film. He spends most of it shirtless, and there really is no finer representation of young manhood. While Phillippe has gone on to demonstrate his acting ability in other films, we will never forget his perfect physique in this trendy film.
The movie was never intended to be any better than the era and music it represents, but Ryan would be a treat at any time - at that age - if he removed his shirt. It's also important to note that Phillipe no longer looks like this - as hard as he tries, he'll never have that slender, obviously-muscled teenager's body again. Such is life.