fun if cliché fake artsy movie

Rating: 7/10 (25 April 2006)

OK, this movie seems to get either 10s or 1s. neither is correct. On the negative side, it is cliché, and plays into every artsy/hopeless teen stereotype. A lot of the movie seems contrived, and it feels like we have seen it all before. Well guess what, we have. Regardless, it is a fun movie to watch on a late Saturday night spent at home.
I'm sure most of the high ratings are from supposedly artsy teens. You know the type, Hawthorne Heights fans. If you go into the movie with the right expectations that you are going to see a warm quiet movie, you will be pleased with it. if you go in expecting the best artsy movie ever made you will hate it. Have fun with a fun movie, expect nothing more.
BTW, the sound track is awesome. All the best songs from that time period.