Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ryan Reynolds | ... | Chris Brander | |
Amy Smart | ... | Jamie Palamino | |
Anna Faris | ... | Samantha James | |
Chris Klein | ... | Dusty Dinkleman | |
Chris Marquette | ... | Mike Brander (as Christopher Marquette) | |
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Giacomo Beltrami | ... | Young Mike Brander |
Fred Ewanuick | ... | Clark | |
Amy Matysio | ... | Darla | |
Julie Hagerty | ... | Carol Brander | |
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Wendy Anderson | ... | Mrs. Palamino |
Barry Flatman | ... | Mr. Palamino | |
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Devyn Burant | ... | Brett |
Jaden Ryan | ... | Joey | |
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Annie Brebner | ... | Sarah |
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Mike O'Brien | ... | Hockey Dad |
Chris Brander has always been friends with Jamie Palamino, but now decides it is time to take his relationship to the next step. The problem is that Jamie still wants to be 'Just Friends'. When he runs away and moves to L.A., he becomes an attractive music manager, whom everyone wants. When his jet catches fire and is forced to land, when flying to Paris with his newest singing sensation, Samantha James, he ends up back home. To his surprise, he encounters Jamie again, and sets out to be more than 'Just Friends' this time. Written by Film_Fan
Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) is an overweight teen and he's in love with his best friend Jamie Palamino (Amy Smart). But in an attempt to proclaim his love, he makes a fool of himself in front of a class party. And Jamie just want to be friends. Now they're grown up and he's not fat anymore. Plus he's a success in the music industry. He has to accompany a ridiculous pop princess Samantha James (Anna Faris). Their jet catches on fire and they land back in his home town. It just might be his chance to be more than friends with Jamie.
Chris is an unlikeable character. And I don't think I rooted for him and Jamie to get together. Anna Faris is playing her character way too broad. At least I thought so, until the pond hockey game with the kids. The whole thing is full of anger, the characters are an unlikeable pathetic mess, and there are so many douchey characters. It's just too hard to root for anybody in this one.