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Jessica Simpson, Jill Marie Jones, Steve Guttenberg, Vivica A. Fox, Cheri Oteri ... see more see more... , Travis Schuldt , Olesya Rulin

Noted genre specialist Steve Miner (Lake Placid and Halloween: H20) takes a break from horror to direct Dukes of Hazzard star Jessica Simpson in this showbiz comedy concerning a pampered movie starlet... read more read more... who gets in over her head while attempting to land a lucrative film role. Informed by the producer that she is unfit to appear in an upcoming military-themed film, the ambitious but woefully shortsighted actress enlists in the Marines in hopes that the studio will take notice of her initiative. Though she immediately realizes her mistake upon arriving at Camp Pendleton, the patriotic actress determines to follow through with her plan and do her country proud in the process. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: Steve Miner

Release Date: February 3, 2009

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  • July 7, 2011
    The story wasn't really special but I enjoyed the whole movie.
  • December 6, 2009
    This blonde comedy army film reminded me of Private Benjamin while Jessica Simpson is taking over her title role from Goldie Hawn. Simpson is actually quite good in this role. In fact, everyone does a good job, but I was particularly impressed with Simpson's acting ability... read more, and this comment comes from a man who is not one of her fans. There was no heavy emoting to be does here, but Simpson did show us a diverse set of acting abilities. If the directing had been tightened up a little, then this film, Simpson included, could have really shined and exceeded all expectations.
  • September 5, 2009
    the same man who directed 2 Friday the 13ths and 1 halloween also directed this shit. so obviously im not the only one who this this is scary.
  • February 6, 2010
    Major misfire. The film is not Private Benjamin. Simpson was much better in Employee of the Month, than this film. This film needed another director, rewrite, and a new cast for it to work. Vivica A. Fox and Cheri Oteri are the only good things in this film. There are 3 or 4 funn... read morey moments in the film. My final word, skip the film, watch Private Benjamin instead.
  • June 27, 2009
    Crazy funny! Low-key movie, but an interesting spin-off that reflects a bit like the Goldie Hawn "Private Benjamin" movie. The similarities between the two movies is simply that the two individuals choose a different path than the one that they are comfortably on. Jessica Simpson... read more stars.
  • September 6, 2009
    not bad the critics were so wrong about her and this movie this movie shows a lot of character and lovely story , nice cast
  • July 16, 2009
    An updated version of "Private Benjamin", this version tends to drag in some spots and many will find that Jessica Simpson does not have the same charm that Goldie Hawn has. But seeing the movie for what it is, a light hearted comedy with a few great songs...some will see the cha... read morerm,while others will avoid at all cost!!!!!!!!!!!
  • June 2, 2009
    Don't ask me why I watched it. I guess I was just bored or something and wanted something that didn't require brain power. I did like the fact that she completely makes fun of herself and the movie roles that she picks. This movie also had a lot of poeple Steve Guttenberg, Vivica... read more A. Fox, Keiko Agena (Gilmore Girls) and Oleya Rulin (High School Musical).
  • May 10, 2009
    Private Benjamin meets Legally Blonde Great acting and better then I thought it would be, I did not want to watch this movie because i thought that it would be one of those movies portraying blonds in a negative way. However it still had places in the movie that left room for i... read moremprovement It turned out alright at the end. U would give Private Valentine a B

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David Nusair
February 10, 2009
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

As eye-rollingly silly and predictable as one might've anticipated... Full Review

Brian Orndorf
February 4, 2009
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com

Valentine (aka Major Movie Star) is a graceless, flavorless farce built around the idea that Simpson's dimwit routine still holds appeal and the hope that the target demo has never heard of Goldie Hawn. Full Review

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