Michael Lehmann (1) (1957–)

A light romantic comedy featuring a vet who is confident answering questions on a popular radio show, but very insecure about men, and about her appearance. She and her tall neighbour Noelle embark on an increasingly confusing deception when one of Abby's questioners asks her on a date.

It's frivolous with an underlying serious side (does appearance or personality matter more?) slightly confused because we thought Abby actually more attractive than her neighbour, although she was supposed to be frumpy. If it weren't for an implied scene of intimacy over the phone, it would be suitable for all the family, although the story is unlikely to be of much interest to children or younger teens.

Rated 15 in the UK, PG-13 in the US.

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Probably would have made a bigger impact if I'd seen it in the 80s or 90s. It's a dark tale of a clique, the Heathers, who are the leaders of the school and Veronica, who hates herself for wanting to be part of their clique but also can't seem to stop herself. When disturbed loner, J. D., enters the frame it all starts to get very complicated and real and people start dying. It's a black look at high school and there are some comedic moments but there's also the realisation that there are people who do this because they are done. It's also interesting to see different levels of bad and how someone who is easily led can be led to worse by a worse person.
It was interesting to see people play croquet.
It's also obvious that a lot of other movies and teen dramas fed from this film and how this movie has become pivotal for a lot of people.… (mehr)