I thought Timothy Olyphant did not a good job acting. You can help it that his line is that cheesy but making cheesy lines work is sort skillful.
Anyway, this post is 7 years old so considering they were young, they should be forgiven for their acting skills. Too bad that seven years later, those actors are either out of jobs or simply not improving in any way.
You knowthis movie is probably Elisha Cuthbert's best movie (or just the most popular one). Now that is pretty sad.

This movie does suck. The only reason why this movie is rated high is because it's a hero movie for all the porn addict nerds who never got laid.

I don't know how you think the writing sucks. It is not only a pornographic movie. The parts that came into play were perfect. A little bit of this, then this and another. They don't only stick to one theme. But I still don't know how you came up with this, it's just not getting into me, but maybe it's just me. I gave it a 9.9, or rounded up to 10. Just to many or some nude scenes disturb me, but everything else was great.

Couldn't possibly disagree more. For this genre of film, it was highly entertaining, with one of the best soundtracks in the history of films. In all honesty, this is one of the best teen style comedies I have seen the last 20 years running.
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is better than other teen-orientated films. Though it does use some humorous cliches within its sub-plots, the main story arch between Matthew and Danielle has sincerity. At the beginning both are struggling with their sense of self, Matthew not wanting to feel restricted and Danielle attempting to better herself. Together Matthew and Danielle balance out this struggle, giving each other a new lease of life.
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No more pathetic than you being on here, clearly wasting your time on a movie you hated, bashing it. At least the people that enjoyed it are spending thier time discussing something they enjoyed. You on the other hand are completely wasting your time on something you hated. Its very clear which one is more pathetic. You win!
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This movie was horrible. Its pathetic how some people on here are defending it xD.

Cant agree any more! Shame though.

I think the movie itself was pretty funny, but it siffered a bit from the fact that Matthew and Danielle were not funny.
(And why have a movie about a porn star who never gets naked on screen)
All the supporting characters were great, but Matt and Danielle were kind of bland. She was good looking, but bland.

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Clearly you have no taste in films. This movie is a fantastic teen comedy in that it has excellent acting, great story, and very subtle smart jokes in it. Plus it's very honest. All of high school and still to this day those amazing nights with girls that change your life are what make life worth living. It's how your parents met, it's how people learn to show true love.. They go through these weird phases in their teens that's what this film represents. It shows what being a teen is all about in a honest, funny and solid movie.
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Agreed, this silly rom-com wasn't good at all, and Elisha is a very mediocre actress. The only remarkable thing about this movie was Timothy Olyphant.
I laughed at a review entitled "Definitely Not Another Teen Movie". Those who like this flick are probably horny male teenagers who kept thinking "wow, I'm so jealous of that guy, this film is awesome".
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I loved this movie, but I do agree with several parts of your opinions. Emile plays the everyday clueless "nerd" and generates unneeded stereotypes. It's almost the stereotype that gets him in trouble ("banging a porn star in a cheap motel room" has its consequences obviously).
However, the movie got a 6.8 simply because of opinion. It happens. When on IMDB, I don't just put "THIS FILM SUCKS! WHY A 6.8!" without expecting any negative reaction. I always try to put facts or generate reliable statements in order to make a point.
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To the OP.Yeah the writing and acting were just awful. Must be why it got a 6.8 rating on here after thousands of votes. How about you state your comment alittle better. As in you didn't like the film.

I picked up a copy of this too thinking it was going to be very good. It's not terrible, but it wasn't great either. There are some funny moments. The acting was not the best either. Elisha was average at best. She has done better acting in other movies and even in '24'. Anyways, I was a bit disappointed. Movies like Super Bad & American Pie were better then this.

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Wow the tards really came out on this one. Oh,and people find out they're living next door to current and former pornstars all the time. If you don't think so, you don't read what pornstars write in their blogs and else where. It was a great movie b/t/w.

plot is so cheesy. some horny 15-year old boy who just hit puberty probably wrote the script for this film.

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The writing is not exactly going to make Christopher Nolan or Fraancis Ford Coppola quiver and shake, but it isnt meant to, the film is a romantic comedy, the fact that they steered clear of the usual, boy meets girl and they break up and then there is some massive emotiona outpouring and everything is perfect again. Also, In what way was the acting horrific, Emile Hirsch did very well and Elisha Cuthbert was not far worse.
I just think that everyone has to stop comparing films to other films in a completely different category. Name a good romantic comedy? and tell me why it is so much better than this film.

I agree. I wanted to see this in theatres but was too young so when it was on dvd i bought it. watched and was like this is one of the biggest waste of my money ever. The only good thing was the plot it was cheesy but kinda good. it couldve used waaayyy better execution with acting and writing. it seemed like a highschool film and i know how bad those can bee.