I thought this film was fab

Rating: 10/10 (31 July 2005)

'Win a Date with Tad Hamilton' is undoubtedly a chick-flick and, yes, it's fairly predictable, but I would recommend it to anyone because it's a fantastic way to spend an hour and a half. It's impossible not to get caught up in the cheeriness of it all and smile along with the characters. Plus, much of the comedy is hilarious, especially Topher Grace's semi-cynical one-liners and Sean Hayes' spoilt moments.
Also, you get to see both Topher Grace and Josh Duhamel topless. And chopping wood.
'Win a Date with Tad Hamilton' doesn't have a huge message to put across, nor does it have multi-million dollar special effects or incredibly famous actors, but it's what I would call a 'happy film'. If you're expecting a piece of ground-breaking drama you'll be sadly disappointed, because that isn't what this film is supposed to be. It's entertainment in the purest form possible, because it simply entertains you.
I can see why this film might be susceptible to criticism about the plot - boy-meets-girl, girl-meets-other-boy, etc. - but I don't think that the acting and the script can be faulted. The film is funny and well-paced, with both physical and verbal comedy, attractive and cheerful leads and an overwhelming sense of happiness throughout.
And I don't mind admitting that I laughed all the way through and cried at the end.