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Never Been Kissed

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6.2/10 • 1.5K

1999-04-091h 47m

RomanceComedyDrama

Some things are worth waiting for.

Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture. With the help of her brother, Rob, Josie infiltrates the inner circle of the most popular clique on campus. But she hits a major snag in her investigation -- not to mention her own failed love life -- when she falls for her dreamy English teacher, Sam Coulson.

Directors
Raja Gosnell
Editors
Marcelo Sansevieri

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  1. Drew Barrymore

    Drew Barrymore

    Josie Geller

  2. David Arquette

    David Arquette

    Rob Geller

  3. Molly Shannon

    Molly Shannon

    Anita

  4. Michael Vartan

    Michael Vartan

    Sam Coulson

  5. Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba

    Kirsten

  6. John C. Reilly

    John C. Reilly

    Gus Strauss

  7. James Franco

    James Franco

    Jason

  8. Octavia Spencer

    Octavia Spencer

    Cynthia

  9. Jenny Bicks

    Jenny Bicks

    Miss Haskell

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John Chard

Aug 15, 2019

7/10

Don't worry baby, Everything will turn out alright Never Been Kissed sees Drew Barrymore's copy editor, Josie Geller, yearn to be a reporter. Something that comes her way when by way of a fluke, she's selected for an undercover mission at High School. Trouble is, is that she's got to be 17 again, and that's something that brings back all of those horrible moments from her high school days. The time of having no friends, the butt of the jokes and ignored by the boys (all told in cringe inducing flashbacks). Cue much fun as the 25 year old Josie not only tries to bluff everyone that she's 17, but tries to fit in with the youth who have considerably changed from back in her days. Enter cool as ice brother Rob (David Arquette) who decides to lend a helping hand, with some funny and excellently scripted results. Not only this but we of course have the obligatory love interest, only this is a kicker as it concerns Josie's teacher Sam (a sickeningly handsome Michael Vartan). Cue Sam on mind overload as his feelings lead him onto what he thinks is morally dubious ground... It's as frothy as can be is this one, perhaps in the running for the 90s most chickiest ckick flick? But, and I say this as a middle aged guy, the jokes are spot on, it's endearing as heck and it boasts a quite marvellous turn from Barrymore. It's the sort of performance that could light up the most turgid of comedy movies. It's a threefold character portrayal of some depth and no little charm. She's well supported by the always likable Arquette, while notable turns also come from John C Reilly, the ever reliable Molly Shannon and Leelee Sobieski. While the sharp eyed will spot future Green Goblin James Franco and Susan Storm herself, Jessica Alba, nestling in amongst the teen performers. Nothing remotely new here, but for some genuine laugh out loud comedy moments, a feel good factor soaring through the roof, a kick-ass soundtrack and Barrymore herself, this is more than recommended as a pick me up movie. 7.5/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$25,000,000.00
Revenue
$84,565,230.00
Keywords
chicago, illinoishigh schoolnewspaperjournalistentrapmentundercovernerdkissromantic comedyloveprankpromreporterhumiliationeditor