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Director Chris Columbus (Home Alone, two Harry Potter films, Mrs. Doubtfire) has a way with the young folk. I Love You, Beth Cooper is a light, frothy high school romp that showcases teen angst and manages to deliver some real belly laughs. Hayden Panettiere, star of Heroes, has the time of her life as the title character, riffing on the stereotype of Popular Girl with Hidden Bad Streak. As her lovelorn would-be suitor, Denis, Paul Rust is both nerdy but pretty fearless in his acting and in his pratfalls. Denis decides to announce his long-held love for Beth from the podium as he delivers the high school valedictory speech. Beth, initially horrified, decides she can have some fun with Denis as a worshipful accessory. Along the way, each learns a little about who the other person really is--and yes, there are some "growth" moments. But the fun is in the vixen Beth and the dorky Denis interacting. Denis holds a pile of junk food in a convenience store as they shop, and Beth says, "Yum!" Denis rolls his eyes, saying, "My mom says 'yum.'" Beth, dripping with put-on seduction, replies, "Yuuuummmm." Denis: "Not like that." As a frothy teen comedy, I Love You, Beth Cooper goes to the head of the class.--A.T. Hurley, Amazon.com
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As a long term fan of teen comedies this was an obvious choice. For me it didn't disappoint, of course it has a well worn formula, what do you expect? It was the way it was done that was great, the geek who really looked like a geek, not your usual handsome guy with a pair of glasses and unfashionable clothes to make him look like a geek. It managed to be sexy without being gross, not that that is always a bad thing - yes I like American Pie too.
Other good points are:
Denis knows everything except what really matters to get on in life - social skills - these are of course what Beth has in spades and they soon realise that each can learn from the other.
Beth realises that someone really loves her despite not being anything like what Denis expected, rather than being interested in what she can give them sexually.
Beth's friends are gorgeous, they take Denis's friend off to see just how gay he is, as he says things like this just never happen so when they do seize the moment.
Best of all the film left me with a big smile at the end, and the feeling that I might just buy this one rather than just renting it. Give it a try geeks and gorgeous girls really do go well together sometimes.
Other good points are:
Denis knows everything except what really matters to get on in life - social skills - these are of course what Beth has in spades and they soon realise that each can learn from the other.
Beth realises that someone really loves her despite not being anything like what Denis expected, rather than being interested in what she can give them sexually.
Beth's friends are gorgeous, they take Denis's friend off to see just how gay he is, as he says things like this just never happen so when they do seize the moment.
Best of all the film left me with a big smile at the end, and the feeling that I might just buy this one rather than just renting it. Give it a try geeks and gorgeous girls really do go well together sometimes.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Remember The Girl Next Door, from a few years ago? Well, this is basically the same film. You have the high school nerd/outcast and his slightly eccentric best friend, the attractive girl who is way out of his league, her jerk boyfriend, and an assortment of other hangers on. The only real difference here is that instead of a supposed porn star, we have high school cheerleaders. Sadly though, whilst Girl Next Door had at least a tiny bit of charm, helped in part by capable leads Emile Hirsch and Elisha Cuthbert, Beth Cooper has very little personality, is light on laughs, and features the whiny girl from Heroes.
So, in essence, nerd falls in love with stunner, gets bullied by the football team, has a few adventures with the eccentric best friend, gets to know the unobtainable girl and by the end of the picture, is a more worldly and better man for all his experiences. You've seen it before - many times, no doubt, and probably had a better time than you'll have by watching this.
Its not a bad film as such, its just distinctly average and very little stands out. The film belongs to Panettiere and to a lesser extent, male co star Paul Rust. In fact, the total screen time when either of them arent on screen is probably no more than two or three minutes out of the 100 minutes run time. Panettiere, for all her faults, lights up the screen and does well enough to make you believe that every guy in high school might fall in love with her, but sadly for all nerds out there, the truth is that she'd never look sideways at a guy like Paul Rust in the real world, so the entire film is based on a lie, and its not entertaining enough to have you look past that.
I watched it on a rainy Sunday afternoon with absolutely nothing on TV, and while it passed the time harmlessly enough, its not one I'd consider rewatching at some point in the future or recommending to others. There are many more films out there which follow the same basic plot and are either some or all of funny, charming and interesting. This just doesnt quite cut it.
So, in essence, nerd falls in love with stunner, gets bullied by the football team, has a few adventures with the eccentric best friend, gets to know the unobtainable girl and by the end of the picture, is a more worldly and better man for all his experiences. You've seen it before - many times, no doubt, and probably had a better time than you'll have by watching this.
Its not a bad film as such, its just distinctly average and very little stands out. The film belongs to Panettiere and to a lesser extent, male co star Paul Rust. In fact, the total screen time when either of them arent on screen is probably no more than two or three minutes out of the 100 minutes run time. Panettiere, for all her faults, lights up the screen and does well enough to make you believe that every guy in high school might fall in love with her, but sadly for all nerds out there, the truth is that she'd never look sideways at a guy like Paul Rust in the real world, so the entire film is based on a lie, and its not entertaining enough to have you look past that.
I watched it on a rainy Sunday afternoon with absolutely nothing on TV, and while it passed the time harmlessly enough, its not one I'd consider rewatching at some point in the future or recommending to others. There are many more films out there which follow the same basic plot and are either some or all of funny, charming and interesting. This just doesnt quite cut it.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Despite having Hayden Panettiere on the DVD cover, this is really the story of high school nerds Denis and Rich, and what happens when Denis professes undying love for the head cheerleader on graduation day, then gets hunted down by her army boyfriend. A series of 'whacky adventures' follows, but if you're expecting cheerleaders in seductive poses- don't.
It's a teen movie which holds no real surprises, but strong performances from the lead cast and some sharp dialogue make it pretty watchable. The quirky Rich gets all the best lines while Denis just has to stand there and look worried. Hayden Panettiere seems to be making a career out of playing cheerleaders-with-hidden-depths, which she's good at although she's playing exactly the same character as in "Heroes" but without the invincibility.
Teen movie legend Alan Ruck also does a great job as Denis's dad, making the whole feel a bit like Teen Movie: The Next Generation.
It won't shock or amaze you but if you're looking for a fun energetic teen movie this ticks all the boxes.
It's a teen movie which holds no real surprises, but strong performances from the lead cast and some sharp dialogue make it pretty watchable. The quirky Rich gets all the best lines while Denis just has to stand there and look worried. Hayden Panettiere seems to be making a career out of playing cheerleaders-with-hidden-depths, which she's good at although she's playing exactly the same character as in "Heroes" but without the invincibility.
Teen movie legend Alan Ruck also does a great job as Denis's dad, making the whole feel a bit like Teen Movie: The Next Generation.
It won't shock or amaze you but if you're looking for a fun energetic teen movie this ticks all the boxes.
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