Amusing film

Rating: 7/10 (20 March 2006)

This is an amusing film but exceptionally American. When I was 14 I read a book called "pardon me, you're stepping on my eyeball" by Paul Zindel and I have to say this film reminded me of it, a lot. I'm British and found that whole American 'needing to find out who I am' and 'deal with personal issues' stuff quite perplexing. The key difference between us and Americans is that Americans just think too much about stuff which we just accept. All that personal self awareness psycho-analysis stuff is beyond me. I mention all this because that's kind of what this film is about. Don't be put off though because it's very amusing. Some moments are laugh out loud good and the acting performances are excellent. If you're not American you may find yourself thinking "what's the point though" as it's a 'journey of self discovery'. Personally, my philosophy is I think therefore I am and that's enough for me.