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3.0 out of 5 stars
Predictable yet enjoyable..., September 15, 2010
You now the scenario; boy meets girl, girl is out of boys league BUT boy has something that girl wants so she takes what she wants and gives him what he wants only to find out that he USED to be everything she ever wanted. This same concept has been used and abused for years. In fact, this very film is a remake. That said; this movie has some serious charm, which really works to its benefit. Not that I'm a huge fan of Mr. Mariah Carey, but he has some nice comedic timing, and his faux swag (I say faux only because he is far more believable as a nerd) is entertaining. Christina Milian is a cutey, and she really comes through as the popular girl lost in a sea of popularity she kind of resents. The message presented, about being yourself and not formulating to the molds of teenage society, is a nice one (albeit an overused and underdeveloped one), and the bouncy infectious teenage quality to the film is nothing short of enjoyable. I kind of loathe Steve Harvey, so his mug gracing the screen was a turn-off, and his ridiculous attempt at emulating Eugene Levy's iconic `American Pie' father role was a total misfire; but you have to expect a film like this to have its downs to balance out the ups. There is absolutely NOTHING new here but overall it's a fun film and if you are looking for this breed of rom-com you could do far worse.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Popularity comes with a heavy price tag, January 26, 2005
The best way to describe this movie is cute. Alvin is a part-time pool cleaner who can fix cars and is not a part of the in crowd. The nerd has a serious crush on Paris (recording artist Christina Millian) but knows he has no chance to get with the popular girl. Not to mention Paris is dating NBA player Drew, despite the fact that he is playing her by cheating on her and claiming he is single on national TV. Alvin is working on a project that can help him get a scholarship. Paris crashes her Moms Escalade. To fix the damage will cost $1,500. Alvin has the money and he offers to pay for the parts needed if she will be his girlfriend to help him get popular.
Alvin's father (Steve Harvey) is stuck in the 70's. He loved himself some Al Green, and the plastic covered furniture brought back some memories!!! I never heard of a school having a popular hallway before. That was very unusual to me.
Paris helps Alvin change his image buy changing his hair and helping him pick out new clothing. "Urkel has gone gangster", when his younger sister seems him walk into the house all transformed.
Alvin is so into his new popular friends his old buddies feel left out and turn away from him. Alvin enjoys being popular but to Paris being popular is nothing but work. Paris finds herself liking Alving to her surprise. She can talk to him, and he understands her wanting to have a "normal life" and he finds the fact that she can write poetry and play guitar interesting while her friends feel she should focus on eventually marrying her rich NBA playa boyfriend.
Turns out popularity comes with a price. As different as Paris and Alvin were, turned out they were the same. Trying to be something they were not. You get that much from watching the film.
My one problem with the movie was the scene where father does the right of passage with the condoms. Telling Alvin his main goal should be scratching the kitty kat really annoyed me. On one hand I was glad he had the safe sex talk, but we all know if the tables had been turned and his daughter was about to go on a date he would have been installing "kitty kat" devices to keep the boys away!!!! He did not need to be telling his son about motions in the ocean!!!
Aside of that I did enjoy the film. The nerdy guy gets the popular girl. It's worth a watch.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Not that bad!, December 23, 2004
This is a modern day remake of "Can't Buy Me Love".Obviously you shouldn't go in expecting Oscar caliber performances...but I can say that the movie wasn't that bad! It had some moments,every scene Steve Harvey was in,was hilarious! If you are of the younger crowd you will enjoy the movie,just kick back and relax,take it for what it is...a funny,highschool flick.The soundtrack for the film was pretty good as well if you are into hip hip.
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