surprisingly good

Rating: 8/10 (6 September 2004)

As far as the teen comedy genre goes, this is one of the best ones I've seen in a long time. Sure, there's the usual themes (boy meets girl, boy loses girl, losers vs football players, etc.) but somehow I didn't mind so much. There's enough of original stuff to keep the story interesting. Even the sexual references and nudity seemed more mature, more justifiable than one would normally expect. It's also a very funny movie, and in a surprisingly intelligent way. The best thing about it though, is the fact that the plot is not excruciatingly predictable. In fact I found it rather surprising.
I can see why some people are put off by the middle section of the film, or by some of the plot twists. But let's face it, if you're worried about the credibility of the plot of a teen comedy, then you're just not having any fun. This ain't The Maltese Falcon, this is light viewing. So view it lightly.
I'll give it 8/10, for reviving a genre I had already given up on.