How to Deal

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Summary: This Movie was good...
Review: When I heard that Mandy Moore was starring in this movie, I immediatey found more info about it. I liked the discription but I didn't get to see it a the theater. I got the DVD for Christmas and I really liked it. I think that Sarah Dessen's two books are better seperately (especially Someone Like You), but then I think that about every movie that's made from a book. Books just have bettter detail. Mandy's character was well portrayed; Halley acted basically like a normal teenager. I really felt like I could relate to her. Scarlett (Alexandra Holden) was in a position that lots of teenage girls are in, and I really liked the issues in this movie. It looked at teenage sex realistically and tells it like it is. The romantic parts were fun to watch. I really liked Halley and Macon (Trent Ford) together. I especially think this movie would be good to watch if you are trying to deal with divorce or any of the issues in this movie because people can relate so well to the situations. This is more of a chick flick, though, so I wouldn't reccomend this to many guys. It's a great movie for teenage girls.

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Summary: not the best
Review: the movie was kinda well, dumb. It seemed like it was trying to be a good angsty teen film with morals. It ended up being a sappy, boring mess.

The divorce and teen pregnancy were pretty good topics to cover, but it would have been better without the boyfriend dying...it was over the top. They did do a pretty good job with showing the pressures of sex though. But the whole love story thing was too syrupy!!! The "when you fall, I'll catch you" crap is too lovey and mushy and overly romantic. They're only in high school!!! I'm not even gonna mention the fact that Trent and Mandy had like no chemistry!!!

In the end, Mandy and the girl who played her friend did a good job. But the film had too much drama to be likable.

To be honest, I only watched it for Mandy Moore and Sean Astin's brother, Mackenzie Astin anyway!!!

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Summary: how to deal rox my sox!
Review: How to deal is the best teen movie ever!! Its not like any other movie where the princess falls for the prince its different which makes it more original!

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Summary: Pointless
Review: This movie is slightly pointless. Usually in movies a character achieves alot and has changed at the end. Elijah Wood's character does not, only in the way of a relationship with the girl. He does not succeed in his writing. Basicall this story line could have been better, it is a B grade movie...a movie that I dont think did very well in the theatre as I never heard of it before it was released on DVD. Even if you are a major Elijah or Mandy fan, I would still suggest not buying this - Instead buy A Walk To Remember or even How To Deal.

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Summary: Stick with one book next time
Review: I just couldn't seem to find anything to like beside the fact that Mandy Moore is in it. She's an amazing, and beyond talented actress, but I did put this under the worst of 2003. It's pretty bad, Trent Ford did a horrible job playing Mandy's love interest in the movie, I just didn't have any sympathy for this guy at all. The whole thing just seemed rushed, and it was quite boring. I'm glad Mandy got on my good side with A Walk to Remember, cause this is definitely A Walk NOT to Remember!! Mandy can do better, we all know it!