5.0 out of 5 stars
I might be the only one, but I adore this movie, July 18 2004
This review is from: How to Deal (Widescreen Sub AC3 Dol Dts) (DVD)
When I first heard that HOW TO DEAL was a combination of two of Sarah Dessen's books, I was skeptical. I love Dessen's books, and thought that making a movie out of one of the books would be a disaster, let alone combining two. Boy was I wrong! HOW TO DEAL is a great teen movie.
Halley isn't sure what to believe...her life is incredibly messed up at the moment, and everthing keeps getting crazier. The day her parent's divorce comes through, her sister announces her engagement. Of course Halley doesn't like her future brother-in-law, and she runs to her best friend Scarlett for help. Except, Scarlett doesn't have the same opinion about love. She's fallen head over heels for Michael, a cute, athletic boy. In fact, Halley meets him when she walks in on him and Scarlett...professing their love for eachother.
Of course, tragedy strikes soon, and - once again - Halley's life has taken another turn. She meets Macon, token bad boy, and they start hanging out...Scarlett doesn't know what to think when she finds out that she's pregnant, Halley's mom thinks all men are horrible, Halley's dad's getting remarried to "The Bimbo," and Halley's sister is about to get married.
HOW TO DEAL is such a cute teen movie, I can't say enough to justify the movie. It's not realistic, it's predictable, it's cheesy - but somehow it's still fun. HOW TO DEAL is recommended to any teenage girls that loved movies like 10 Things I Hate About You, A Walk to Remember, and Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.
Overall grade - A
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: How to Deal (Widescreen Sub AC3 Dol Dts) (DVD)
How to Deal! It's a perfect movie for anyone who's having trouble dealing with lifes twists and turns. The first time you watch it you'll be ongoingly saying.. "Oh My God! I can totally relate to that!" You'll fall in love with the movie. Mandy and Trent's personalities mix so well. It's a fun film!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Four and a half stars, Nov 10 2003
This review is from: How to Deal (Widescreen Sub AC3 Dol Dts) (DVD)
Mandy Moore shines as Haley - a teenage girl who has been through the worst year imaginable. After watching her parents go through a divorce, she swears off falling in love forever. So, naturally, she meets the greatest guy in movieland who does everything to try to convince her that her preconceived notions of love are all wrong.
It's a really good, heartwarming, charming story. If you don't already love Mandy Moore, you will after watching this movie. She's so cute, so honest, and a really great actress. It's a good story with a great cast. Recommended.
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