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Caryn James, New York Times: The film is all charming performances and grace notes, but there are plenty of worse things to be. Read more
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: At last, a teenage love story with real characters instead of cliches, poses, and attitudes. Read more
James Berardinelli, ReelViews: Smart, well-developed characters, believable situations, and a solid emotional investment for us in the film's people and circumstances Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: A movie like this is possible because its maker believes in the young characters, and in doing the right thing, and in staying true to oneself. Read more
Derek Adams, Time Out: He love story is as old-fashioned as the jokes are old hat, but Crowe's amusing script and unforced direction allow the actors to develop reasonably authentic characters from stereotypical roles. Read more
Variety Staff, Variety: Cusack and Skye's relationship develops nicely and believably, but Crowe has not written an entirely convincing character for the latter to play. Read more
Hal Hinson, Washington Post: The cast is irresistibly charming, down to the bit parts by Lili Taylor and Amy Brooks as Lloyd's best friends. Read more