You've got to judge this movie by what its makers intended it to be. It was never supposed to be "The Hours," it's just supposed to kill an hour and a half. So, as a silly beach musical, is it any good? Yes, actually. Sure, the cinematography is sub-par, and the story's beyond hokey, but most of the numbers have lots of energy. Kelly and Justin aren't the greatest actors in the world, but they're still several notches above Mariah Carey in "Glitter." Their willingness to get through the plot with a straight face earns them major points, and, as everyone who voted for either of them on "American Idol" can attest, they're just darn likable, and that comes through here as well.
The supporting players, to one degree or another, are terrific as well, particularly Katherine Bailess as the witchy spoiled Texas girl and Brian Dietzen as the hot-guy-with-glasses-and-a-hat who we're supposed to believe is a nerd. Dietzen is no Eddie Deezen, but it will be interesting to see him in something where they're not hiding his light under a bushel.
If you liked the out-of-nowhere dance numbers that director Robert Iscove tossed into "She's All That" and "Boys and Girls," you can get with the goofy vibe here. If you already don't think you're going to like this movie, it's probably not going to win you over.
The supporting players, to one degree or another, are terrific as well, particularly Katherine Bailess as the witchy spoiled Texas girl and Brian Dietzen as the hot-guy-with-glasses-and-a-hat who we're supposed to believe is a nerd. Dietzen is no Eddie Deezen, but it will be interesting to see him in something where they're not hiding his light under a bushel.
If you liked the out-of-nowhere dance numbers that director Robert Iscove tossed into "She's All That" and "Boys and Girls," you can get with the goofy vibe here. If you already don't think you're going to like this movie, it's probably not going to win you over.