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83Trust Points
Wick's Review
Summary - OK 2.5
Formulaic story, competent execution and charming performances make 17 Again a successful teen dramedy, and a decent way to pass the time for coach passengers of all ages.
Think of it as Heaven Can Wait meets High School Musical, sans music.
Acting - OK 2.5
Zac Efron really can act and shows it here. Matthew Perry can also act, but fails to show it here.
Thomas Lennon – as the wacky nerd zillionaire – mugs heavily yet draws no laughs. Lame.
Melora Hardin – as the comely principal he flips for – delivers a distinctive performance. Apparently she’s mostly a TV star but deserves more movie roles based on her success in this one.
Male Stars - Very Good 3.5
Female Stars - OK 2.5
Female Costars - OK 2.5
Male Costars - Barely OK 2.0
Film - Good 3.0
Direction - Good 3.0
Dialogue - Good 3.0
Music - Good 3.0
Visuals - Barely OK 2.0
Edge - Tame 1.2
Sex Innocent 1.5
Violence Gentle 1.0
Rudeness Polite 1.0
Reality - Glib 1.9
One central reality conceit, otherwise normal normalcy.