A lot better than I thought it would be.

Rating: 8/10 (28 April 2004)

OK, I'll be the firs to to admit. There's only one reason I went to see this film - her name is Elisha Cuthbert. I know, I'm shallow, but I just felt like going to see her looking good for about 2 hours. Is that a crime? The only crime here is that this film has been judged according to the main actress, when to my surprise, this was actually a very entertaining, funny and heartwarming film.
I expected the usual fare that has been seen oh-so-many times before. Yes, you can guess what happens in terms of the romance, (boy meets girl, boy gets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back again) but there was just more to this film than the others I have seen from the same genre. (You would have to class this as teenage romantic comedy I'm afraid.) Elisha is very good as an ex-porn star trying to lead a normal life, and Emile Hirsch is a very good choice as Matt, the intelligent student guy who wants to be cool, but for me the best performances are by Matt's two best friends, Eli and Klits. (with a K!) Eli had me in stitches a few times.
Also, the film's music was excellent. Look out for the soundtrack, should be a very worthwhile purchase.
Overall, a very entertaining film that is well worth seeing.

Mojo's Filter - two big double D sized thumbs up. (sorry, couldn't resist)