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Created Apr 19, 2009 05:42PM PST • Edited Apr 19, 2009 05:42PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Good 3.0

   Zak Efron and Matthew Perry star in this cute movie about what a guy does when his life isn’t going the way he wants it to and he has a unique chance to change things. A good blend of drama, humor, and a story that isn’t preachy but still makes you think. Overall target is tweens, but it is definitely enjoyable for the whole family.

4. Acting

   Good 3.0

   Zak Efron merely needs to smile and your tween girls will swoon. Not much else necessary from him on the acting front, but he does a very decent job. Matthew Perry relies on his basic formula established back in his “Friends” days with his own brand of nice guy humor. My favorite was the supporting actors Thomas Lenon – with his nerdy but rich best friend character Ned — lots of laughs there! He made a nice pairing with Michelle Trachtenberg (of “Office” fame) as principal Maggie.

5. Male Stars Good 3.0

6. Female Stars Good 3.0

7. Female Costars Good 3.0

8. Male Costars Good 3.0

10. Film

    OK 2.5

    This film is mostly a study of characters from a dramatic and humorous perspective — wrapped around a good old fashioned story with a message. Although formulaic, the movie delivers solid entertainment in a straight forward setting.

11. Direction OK 2.5

12. Play OK 2.5

13. Music OK 2.5

14. Visuals OK 2.5
15. Content

16. Edge

    Tame 1.5

17. Sex Innocent 1.5

    Except for one memorable LOL scene involving Maggie and Ned waking up in a Star Wars replica bed, the film was pretty tame.

18. Violence Gentle 1.5

19. Rudeness Polite 1.5

21. Reality

    Glib 1.9

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.9

23. Biological Glib 1.9

24. Physical Glib 1.9