A great gem of a movie that missed finding its audience

Rating: 8/10 (1 May 2004)

Wow! This movie is perhaps the best movie I've seen all year-- maybe even better than The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Don't believe any of the naysayers on these boards. This movie was smart, had heart, and was laugh- out-loud funny. Sure, if you're intimidated by the idea of the porn industry, this movie may turn you off. But for people with some maturity, this movie is a real undiscovered gem. And while it definitely has a few teen-aged fantasy moments, it also portrays the young leads very truthfully in terms of the awkwardness of that age. It's not just some mindless, stupid teen comedy like American Pie; it actually has respect for its characters and cares about them, and portrays their emotional struggles quite truthfully. Best coming-of-age/teen comedy since Risky Business, and possibly even trumps it.