One of the most enjoying teen comedies...

Rating: 8/10 (17 October 2005)

Saying that, the film should not exactly be confined into the name of 'teen flick'. Thanks to Greenfield's excellent handling with the characters and the innovative smart script, the film explores a lot into character development. The characters are not at all stereotypical as expected in such films. Gradual changes that came into them were finely portrayed by the actors too, especially Emile Hirsch. Another accomplishment for the film is that it was able to produce some 'sweet grace' in its romantic atmosphere. Simply, I considered the film multi-dimensional. Clearly the film wasn't intended to be marketed that way.
Considering the plot and the storyline, I admit there had to be some clichés. It was never Greenfield's intention to make an art film with this plot after all. But he handles sex and nudity in brilliant mastery to make it suitable for teenagers. The basic story may be inspired by "Risky Business" but there were touches of Greenfield's innovative thinking and smart plot twists everywhere.
And Elisha Cuthbert has everything the viewers' masculine urges can possibly wish for. Besides giving us the best visual treat possible under a no-nudity contract, she also gives a nice performance. Keeping in mind her talent, the screenwriters could explore her character a bit more in my opinion, like her background. Yet she makes it sure that people who like this film would follow her career quite earnestly afterwards.