Never Been Kissed

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this movie is appalling and embarrassing, 2008-12-30
Just saw this on tv and like a car accident, it's one of those things that is so bad you like to watch it just to see how bad it's gonna get and wow does this ever get bad. I have always liked Drew Barrymore and yes her acting is very limited, not Madonna bad but bad none the less. I remember seeing this way back when it first came out and no i wasn't highly sophisticated back in 1999 as i am now but even then i knew it was very very bad. This is supposed to be one of those movies where Drew is supposed to act ugly and nerdy kind of like how Charlize Theron transformed herself to play Monster, the only difference Drew is not 20% as beautiful nor 20% as talented as Charlize. Watching it now so many years later i was horrified and embarrassed at Drew's character and the humiliation her character went through. To use a pc term she acted, if you can call it acting, mentally challenged through out the whole film, with a very bizarre smile and demeanour through out the whole film. The sad music and her dewy eyed scenes never convinced me for a second. There was no charm or reason to like this film, all the characters were as one note and atrocious as Drew. So there is no one to identify with through out the film, I'm a huge fan of Molly Shannon and even her acting was bad and more forced than anything else. Drew was the exec. producer on this vehicle and wow did it ever show. She and her money was the only reason this atrocious film was made.

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A complete joy, 2008-10-27
This review is from my wife Sarah: Never Been Kissed is one of my all time favorites. Drew Barrymore is absolutely believable and lovable as an intelligent but seriously geeky 25 year old writer who goes undercover as a high school student. In the course of looking for her story she must break into the "popular" click, but that's tough because inside she's still the same geek that she always was. In this process she finds her healing and dignity. Her under-acheiving brother steps in to help her, and he also finds his own second chance at life. br / br /She also falls for a teacher who sees her as an off-limits high school student. The entire story is told in a totally amusing and engaging way. It's a story many people will relate to, and though it's a great "chick flick", I believe guys will love it as well. It's just a great story, with a lot of wit, humor, great acting and a strong script. From start to finish it's completely engaging. br / br /I've got to reveal that I've probably seen this movie over 20 times. I do think this is a movie worth buying, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

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good not great, 2008-10-24
at first the product was unreadable; then, it was okay, but the disk jump sometimes at the beginning. br /I won't sell it now - though I want to, because it's not in great shape.

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Adorable, 2008-10-19
This is not a serious movie. It's cute, adorable, and innocent. Drew Barrymore at her best. This movie introduces us to Michael Vartan. What a babe. If you want to see another side of Jessica Alba, you should rent this. So many funny comedian and actors/actresses in this small little movie. I loved it and I'm not afraid to say that I am in my late 30's. br /

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Just Plain Fun!, 2008-09-13
This is a very cute romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore. A former nerd is forced to go back to highschool as an undercover reporter and relive the traumas of her youth. Predictably, she discovers more about herself than she does about any story and along the way she finds love in a most unexpected place. This movie isn't too deep or that thought provoking, but it is a modern day 'fairy tale' with a happy ending that will leave you feeling good. Recommended for anyone that enjoys romantic comedies and a positive, feel-good movie.