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Let's get this straight: Drew Barrymore started a production company to develop original scripts outside of Hollywood and the first project she chose to produce was this, a romantic comedy written by USC grads Abby Kohn and Mark Silverstein about a nerdy, virginal woman who returns to high school as an undercover reporter, finally gets to be popular, and falls in love. And Barrymore decided, as producer, that the perfect actress to play this virtuous, clean-cut, and downright annoying geek would be... Drew Barrymore? It's hard to believe that after The Wedding Singer Barrymore's not getting enough dopey, formulaic, predictable romantic comedies coming across her desk. The complete inability to buy Barrymore as unattractive, awkward, and unpopular ruins Never Been Kissed from the start, but it's doubtful a better actress could have saved it. The jokes fall flat, the romance between Barrymore and her English teacher (played by Michael Vartan) lacks chemistry, and the portrayals of high school and the newspaper newsroom is clichéd and uninspired (big surprise here: the director, Raja Gosnell, previously made Home Alone 3). Gosnell can't even give the gifted character actor, John C. Reilly, anything to do. Only David Arquette, who plays Barrymore's out-of-control brother, brings any energy to the film. --Dave McCoy
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By C. Eberlein
Format:DVD
Never Been Kissed is a classic in film romantic comedies. Drew Barrymore rocks! Simply put: NBK rules!
By No One
Format:DVD
I loved this movie! (And its not just because I related Barymore's character.) I found it funny and touching at the same time. The plot was pretty original, the humor was great, and it left me feeling good. And, even though I can predict how almost all movies will end, they managed to throw in bit of temporary doubt at the last momment. Before this movie "Drew Barrymore" was just a name I had heard somewhere, afterward I not only knew who she was but came to respect her as an actress.
By Huinian Xiao
Format:DVD
sure this movie was cute, but it must have been one of the dumbest films I've ever seen. David Arquette is the best thing about it. that's a little sad. Wow the cool kids and the uncool nerds...there are more people in the school than those types of people. The ending was sort of dumb too, it just seemed unethical...the actors do try however and at times this movie can be funny but at most times it is cheesy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
kiss me kiss me kiss me!
Hello bros wassup with the kissing stuff, this movie is a lot a like to Romy and Michelle's high school reunion, but it has it's own ideas and history, is the ever topic of... Read more
Published on May 20 2004 by S. Quinto
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully romantic
Unfortunately some Editorial reviews might send you away from this wonderful, light, romantic comedy. Read more
Published on May 18 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good movie!
This is a pretty good movie that's both funny and romantic. I give it five stars because not only was it entertaining but Drew Barrymore is one of my favorite actresses!
Published on May 4 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
So true to high school life...
Never Been Kissed is the story of Josie (Drew Barrymore) a young copy editor at the Chicago Sun Times, she has never had a long-term relationship or had that one great kiss. Read more
Published on April 29 2004 by "dani_crazy_person"
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of drews finest
I am a huge Drew Barrymore fan and I have been following her work forever I've probably seen every movie she's done and so far I like all the work she's done she's a very beautiful... Read more
Published on April 19 2004 by "marshmelly"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drew gives life to an otherwise cheezy flik
Drew Barrymore plays Josie Geller, a nerdy journalist for the Chicago Sun, who's 'never been kissed'
As part of a writing assignment she must return to her own school, where... Read more
As part of a writing assignment she must return to her own school, where... Read more
Published on April 19 2004 by Gary Selikow
5.0 out of 5 stars
DREW is funny. 15th april 2004.
Drew barrymore plays a confident but funny person in this movie, nearly all the way through there is a laugh somewhere. Read more
Published on April 15 2004 by Kathryn Pointon
5.0 out of 5 stars
hannah review
all peple shold buy this movie with drew barryome and watch with tennage . is very good movie. ihave it on on dvd. iwish it had spanish sound for the lange.
Published on April 14 2004 by Hannah vanOrman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie!
Never Been Kissed is one of my favorite movies! The movie is about this girl named Josie Geller. She works for the Chicago Sun Times. Read more
Published on Feb 15 2004 by Charlotte Kendall
5.0 out of 5 stars
very funny
This could possibly be Drew's best work, but for some reason I love "Mad Love" more. Anyway, this story is too funny to ignore. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2003 by Dance Dance Dance
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