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In this unusual teen comedy, the most popular girl in school embarks upon the worst date of her life after she loses a bet and is forced to attend the prom with the school's biggest nerd. The trouble ... read more read more...begins when her doofous date gets lost en route and they end up stranded on the worst side of town. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Thom Eberhardt

Release Date: March 1, 1988

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DVD Release Date: March 23, 1999

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  • February 20, 2011
    A funny teen comedy, but it's got a predictable, silly, and typical story. Keanu is cute and funny, but that's about it. Overall, it's okay.
  • November 9, 2007
    A hilarious film!
  • August 12, 2008
    Keanu Reeves was so funny and cute in this movie. Loved when he tried to dance at the club...hilarious and so cute
  • May 24, 2008
    Funny, twisted, and just down right great film. I cant even call it a be movie though most of the actors ended up on theat list. Except for Neo..haha. I loved this soo much younger i stayed up to watch it when i should have been sleep and almost woke my parents due to laughing.
  • April 25, 2007
    This is so cute and cleverly put together. Lori Loughlin is adorable and Keanu Reeves does a sweet job at trying to stay sane while becoming the hero within.
  • April 6, 2007
    A must have to any 80s collection. A fun performance for Keanu and Lori as a prissy girl was a nice change!
  • June 8, 2006
    Some kid having trouble getting to the prom. Have to love it because there is a performance by George Clinton. It's cool.

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David Cornelius
May 4, 2009
David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com

Aside from a few decent moments, the film never lives up to the promise of its set-up. Full Review

Kevin Carr
April 28, 2009
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures

the film kept me interested through the end, and I enjoyed the diversion from the typical 80s teen comedy Full Review

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