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Can't Hardly Wait [1998]
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Synopsis
It's graduation day at Huntington Hills High, and you know what that means - time to party. And not just any party, either. This one will be a night to remember, as the nerds become studs, the jocks are humiliated, and freshman crushes blossom into grown-up romance. Will Preston (Ethan Embry) finally talk to teen queen Amanda (Jennifer Love Hewitt)?
The Supreme teen
Review date: 2008-02-29 Rating: 10 out of 10
I've tried to work out exactly why this 1998 film is so much better than anything else in its class but am unable to come up with any simple explanation. Critics may say it simply 'works', just a perfect blend of characters and plot but there's more to it than that. Its magical. The film itself breaks into short scenes that may be watched in iosolation, for example the Seth Green scenes as a Rapper. These scenes are peices of perfection, as are others involving Peter Facinelli and Ethan Embry who are supported by equally impressive . Lauren Ambrose has hypnotizing presence whenever she appears.
The quality writing and superb acting are complemented by the clever use of music, mainly in the background but occasionally briefly taking centre stage itself. Most notable are the songs 'Don't leave me This Way', 'Farther Down' and Yazoo's 'Only You', the latter helping to set a very moving end to the film. Any weaknesses? Not really, but it does seem to take a long time for the hero to track down the heroine, and the film suffers when this plot dominates the action around three quarters of the way through the film. But make no mistake this film is a great success.
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Review date: 2007-07-15 Rating: 10 out of 10
Aside from being a step above a lot of other teen movies this movie is CRAMMED with people before they became big from films and tv, I am not gonna ruin it because there are so many 'Oh My G that's ....' moments (or even better the 'OMG who IS that??!!' moments!) Great movie for a night in with the girls.
Teen movie that appeals to more than just teens - a favorite of mine
Review date: 2006-04-25 Rating: 10 out of 10
Some have dismissed this movie as one that delivers teen appeal, but little for anyone else. This is an assessment I disagree with. I first saw this movie when I was 27 and now in my 30s I still enjoy it. Sure, it may be a "guilty pleasure" but it's an entertaining one that delivers a delightful concoction of comedy, drama and romance combined with a good score. In fact this movie manages to deliver some timeless themes, all packaged into 100 minutes of teen excess.
It's not hard to understand why someone would have a crush on Jennifer Love Hewitt, even before she started being a regular on the phenomenally popular television show PARTY OF FIVE she had legions of fans. By time this coming-of-age movie was released in 1998, she not only had tremendous face recognition from the small screen, but also on the big screen, having just starred as the lead in the teen shocker I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER.
Of course there's also the fact that she was one of the most attractive of all the teen actresses at that time.
So, perhaps she was the perfect actress to play the part of the one girl in school that every man wants to be with, and the particular attention of a schoolboy crush in CAN'T HARDLY WAIT. Although she does not share as much screen time as lead Ethan Embry, her presence is felt nearly every scene in the movie.
So, what's the movie about? It's the end of school and there's a party in town to celebrate - and everyone's going to be there. Destined to leave for a workshop with his idol Kurt Vonnegut the next day, Preston Meyers (Embry) sees this as the last chance to let his dream girl Amanda Beckett (Hewitt) know how he feels. Rumors abound around the school that her jock boyfriend has broken up with her and he sees this as a chance to finally deliver a love letter he has been working on since he first saw her years earlier.
But fate works in mysterious ways.
A young Seth Green (he had yet to achieve fame on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) sees this party as an opportunity for quite another reason - namely to get laid and he and he has a whole bag of stuff with him to ensure that everything goes smoothly - which of course it doesn't.
Geek William Lichter (Charlie Korsmo) sees the party as an opportunity to wreak revenge on a class bully that has been torturing him for years and in fact it is Korsmo's character and Green's character that offer most of the comedic interludes. While Embry is waxing poetic about his four year obsession with Hewitt, Green is getting locked in a bathroom with a girl and Korsmo is learning a new side to the bully.
Yes, there are several subplots going on in this movie, but the humor is infectious and the characters are both well rounded and engaging. A word of warning though, for some reason I found myself listening to the commentary before watching the ending of the movie, and in fact the ending is spoiled early on in the commentary.
Which brings us neatly on to the scene specific commentary. It's light and fun and delivers a number of interesting anecdotes.
An easy recommendation for anyone's DVD collection.
Great!
Review date: 2006-02-20 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is such a funny film! The story is about one huge party after a graduation, some of the things that happen is surprising but unbelievably funny. Definately would reccommend, great for a night in if you want a laugh! Buy!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Seth Green
Ethan Embry
Jerry O'Connell
Charlie Korsmo
Creators:
Jennifer Love Hewitt (Primary Contributor)
Seth Green (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Uca Catalogue
Manufacturer: Uca Catalogue
EAN: 5050582404944
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2005-12-19
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 96 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1998
Language: English (Original Language)