Plot
A journalist enrolls in her old highschool as part of her research for a story.
Release Year: 1999
Rating: 5.7/10 (35,436 voted)
Critic's Score: 60/100
Director:
Raja Gosnell
Stars: Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan
Storyline Chicago Sun Times copy editor Josie Gellar (25), who was desperate to graduate from perfectionist copy editor to reporter, gets her chance when the goody owner orders the editor to cover the high-school scene by undercover. Josie, who was a frustrated, ridiculed nerd, gets a popular make-over from her drop-out, naturally funny brother Rob Geller. Both siblings find love and joys of youth again. But in Josie's case, it's sensitive bachelor teacher Sam Coulson, who enjoys sophisticated conversation. As the publication deadline approaches, the price of blowing their cover seems ever more daunting, yet inevitable unless she sacrifices her career.
Writers: Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein
Cast: Drew Barrymore
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Josie Geller
David Arquette
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Rob Geller
Michael Vartan
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Sam Coulson
Molly Shannon
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Anita
John C. Reilly
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Gus
Garry Marshall
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Rigfort
Sean Whalen
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Merkin
Cress Williams
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George
Octavia Spencer
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Cynthia
(as Octavia L. Spencer)
Sarah DeVincentis
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Rhoda
Allen Covert
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Roger in Op-Ed
Rock Reiser
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Dutton
David Doty
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Hairplug Bruns
Derek Morgan
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Armcast Henson
(as Derrick Morgan)
Kathleen Marshall
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Sun-Times Worker
Opening Weekend: $11,836,707
(USA)
(11 April 1999)
(2455 Screens)
Gross: $84,565,230
(Worldwide)
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Did You Know?
Trivia: David Arquette plays younger brother to Drew Barrymore, although Barrymore is almost 5 years younger than him in real-life.
Goofs:
Continuity:
When Josie is asked to read from Act 5, Scene 2 of "As You Like It", she opens the book to the very beginning of the play instead (although it is conceivable that she was reciting from memory and didn't need the text at all). Also as Josie's book it open to the beginning, Aldys' book it open to almost the end, and the girl shown behind Josie book it open to the middle.
Quotes: Josie Geller:
The right guy, he's out there. I'm just not gonna go kiss a whole bunch of losers to get to him. Anita Olesky:
Yeah, but you know what? Sometimes kissing losers can be a really fun diversion.
User Review
Feel Good Movie
Rating: 9/10
I LOVED this movie. Not as great as "50 First Dates", but it's
definitely a repeater, especially on a rainy day or with a group of
girlfriends. Yes, the plot was "cute" and maybe even unbelievable, but
what's so bad about a feel good movie. Drew as Josie and her romance
with the teacher is so sweet and brother baseball wannabee adds to the
movie's good feeling. With all the junk out there, what's so bad about
a good movie the whole family can enjoy? Without being embarrassed
while watching with your kids! Drew is an awesome actress that really
seems to be unappreciated for the most part. This is definitely one of
her best roles!
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