Pleasantly Surprised

Rating: 8/10 (4 March 2004)

Caught this movie at a sneak preview tonight. Probably wouldn't have gone if it wasn't free, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by it. It isn't art in any way shape or form, but it is highly entertaining. The fantasies of the Matthew character (played by Emile Hirsch) are hilarious, like when he first discovers that Danielle (Elisha Cuthbert) is a porn star and finds her on the couch with his parents. The interaction between the best friends is a lot of fun too, especially when they go to the porn convention in Las Vegas.
I really liked Elisha Cuthbert in this movie too. I've never watched 24, so my only real exposure to her was as the boss's daughter in Old School and the "Hot american girl who loves british accents" in Love Actually. I'll admit that part of my liking her is because she's very very easy on the eyes, but she's able to play this role and have fun with it, which is always a plus.
And it also has an awesome soundtrack. Gotta love a well placed inclusion of The Who.
Probably the best teen movie I've seen since the first American Pie.