John Michael Hayes

The story is good but not amazing, it's the performance which raises this into excellence. Hitch's direction (the credits & opening scene an example, both effective & hilarious) is not flashy, but far more substantive than meets a casual eye. The characters are fairly one-dimensional but all four leading actors render them lovable, believable, and so enjoyable to watch. Prime example: Kelly transforms her character, a stereotype at worst, into a character study for humanizing a self-centred youth as they gain humility and communal sensibility. The remaining cast is above average as well.

There are numerous asides doubling as commentary on actor's personal lives, amusing for those who catch them.… (meer)