The 10 Things I Hate About You cast probably didn’t know it then, but the actors in the 1999 teen rom-com would get their breakout role. In the 25 years since its release, 10 Things I Hate About You has become a cult classic and a career highlight for its actors.
On the surface, 10 Things I Hate About You doesn’t sound like a recipe for success. A William Shakespeare play reworked into a teen comedy featuring a cast of mostly unknown actors? Critics didn’t fall head over heels for it in 1999, but the movie’s appeal has grown over time and attracted new generations of fans (even if sequel plans failed). And if the 10 Things I Hate About You cast was unknown then, now there is no mistaking the talent of stars like Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
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On the surface, 10 Things I Hate About You doesn’t sound like a recipe for success. A William Shakespeare play reworked into a teen comedy featuring a cast of mostly unknown actors? Critics didn’t fall head over heels for it in 1999, but the movie’s appeal has grown over time and attracted new generations of fans (even if sequel plans failed). And if the 10 Things I Hate About You cast was unknown then, now there is no mistaking the talent of stars like Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
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- 3/31/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kenneth Mitchell, known for his roles in Jericho and Captain Marvel, has passed away due to complications of Als. His family revealed the news on X on Saturday. Mitchell was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Als) in August 2018 and has been bound to a wheelchair since October 2019. The actor publicized his diagnosis in February 2020.
Kenneth Mitchell in Star Trek: Discovery
Mitchell played multiple Klingon characters in Star Trek: Discovery, including Kol in Season 1, Kol-Sha and Tenavik in Season 2, and Aurellio in Season 3. During the third season, his character used a hoverchair as the series needed to incorporate his need for a wheelchair due to his disease.
Late Actor Kenneth Mitchell Was Also Part Of 6 Legendary TV Series Other Than Star Trek Kenneth Mitchell as Kol in the Star Trek series
Kenneth Mitchell will be remembered for his Star Trek roles, which the actor earlier revealed kept him inspired and gave...
Kenneth Mitchell in Star Trek: Discovery
Mitchell played multiple Klingon characters in Star Trek: Discovery, including Kol in Season 1, Kol-Sha and Tenavik in Season 2, and Aurellio in Season 3. During the third season, his character used a hoverchair as the series needed to incorporate his need for a wheelchair due to his disease.
Late Actor Kenneth Mitchell Was Also Part Of 6 Legendary TV Series Other Than Star Trek Kenneth Mitchell as Kol in the Star Trek series
Kenneth Mitchell will be remembered for his Star Trek roles, which the actor earlier revealed kept him inspired and gave...
- 2/26/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Kenneth Michell Succumbs To Death Due To Als ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell passed away on Saturday, February 24. The actor’s grieving family shared the tragic news from Mitchell’s social media handle. He has been in the entertainment industry for about two decades, which is unfortunate news to wake up to. Keep scrolling for more.
Mitchell was born on November 25, 1974. He was in the movie Miracle alongside Kurt Russell. He then appeared as Eric Green in the television drama Jericho. In Star Trek Discovery, Mitchell played three recurring Klingon characters. In 2019, he played the role of Joseph Danvers in Marvel’s Captain Marvel, starring Brie Larson. He had been a part of several other films and television programs.
As per reports, Captain Marvel star Kenneth Mitchell was diagnosed with Als, and he revealed his diagnosis in an interview with People Magazine in 2020. Als, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,...
Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell passed away on Saturday, February 24. The actor’s grieving family shared the tragic news from Mitchell’s social media handle. He has been in the entertainment industry for about two decades, which is unfortunate news to wake up to. Keep scrolling for more.
Mitchell was born on November 25, 1974. He was in the movie Miracle alongside Kurt Russell. He then appeared as Eric Green in the television drama Jericho. In Star Trek Discovery, Mitchell played three recurring Klingon characters. In 2019, he played the role of Joseph Danvers in Marvel’s Captain Marvel, starring Brie Larson. He had been a part of several other films and television programs.
As per reports, Captain Marvel star Kenneth Mitchell was diagnosed with Als, and he revealed his diagnosis in an interview with People Magazine in 2020. Als, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Kenneth Mitchell, known for his portrayal of several characters in Star Trek: Discovery as well as roles in Captain Marvel and Jericho, has died. He was 49.
Mitchell died Saturday in Los Angeles from complications of Als, his family told The Hollywood Reporter.
“Kenny was the keeper of countless enduring friendships,” they said. “Like a massive star exploding with kindness, pureness and a particular brand of silly, you were pulled right into his orbit. Once captured, Kenny could bathe you in positivity, compassion, thoughtfulness, and hilarity, and make you feel so loved.”
Mitchell played four characters across three seasons of Paramount’s Star Trek: Discovery: Kol, Kol-Sha, Tenavik and Aurellio. He also portrayed a young Captain Marvel’s father in a flashback in Marvel’s Captain Marvel and World War II flyer Deke Slayton in ABC’s The Astronaut Wives Club.
Born in Toronto on Nov. 25, 1974, Mitchell booked his first studio...
Mitchell died Saturday in Los Angeles from complications of Als, his family told The Hollywood Reporter.
“Kenny was the keeper of countless enduring friendships,” they said. “Like a massive star exploding with kindness, pureness and a particular brand of silly, you were pulled right into his orbit. Once captured, Kenny could bathe you in positivity, compassion, thoughtfulness, and hilarity, and make you feel so loved.”
Mitchell played four characters across three seasons of Paramount’s Star Trek: Discovery: Kol, Kol-Sha, Tenavik and Aurellio. He also portrayed a young Captain Marvel’s father in a flashback in Marvel’s Captain Marvel and World War II flyer Deke Slayton in ABC’s The Astronaut Wives Club.
Born in Toronto on Nov. 25, 1974, Mitchell booked his first studio...
- 2/25/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zoe Saldaña revealed in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly that her former management team “discouraged” her from using her real name once she landed her first major acting role in the 2000 teen drama “Center Stage.” The actor stressed that her team was not trying to be malicious at the time. Saldaña starred in the Nicholas Hytner-directed drama as Eva Rodriguez, a smart aleck dancer from Boston. The “Center Stage” ensemble cast also included Amanda Schull, Susan May Pratt, Peter Gallagher, Donna Murphy and Ethan Stiefel.
“When I did [2000 film] ‘Center Stage,’ I remember being discouraged by my management at that time to use my name,” Saldaña said, “but their intention was never for me to stop being who I was. They celebrated who I was. But my manager at the time was a former singer and a ballroom performer, and she did change her name as well, when she...
“When I did [2000 film] ‘Center Stage,’ I remember being discouraged by my management at that time to use my name,” Saldaña said, “but their intention was never for me to stop being who I was. They celebrated who I was. But my manager at the time was a former singer and a ballroom performer, and she did change her name as well, when she...
- 3/11/2022
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Zoe Saldaña revealed that her stage name could have been very different, thanks to being “discouraged” by her former manager to use her real moniker.
The “Guardians of the Galaxy” star told Entertainment Weekly’s Bold School that early in her career, she was told to change her name.
“When I did [2000 film] ‘Center Stage,’ I remember being discouraged by my management at that time to use my name,” Saldaña said, before adding, “but their intention was never for me to stop being who I was. They celebrated who I was.”
Saldaña continued, “But my manager at the time was a former singer and a ballroom performer, and she did change her name as well, when she was a teenager back in the ’60s, I believe. And she said it’s what everybody does. That was her doing the best that she wanted for me, but I still knew that I liked my name.
The “Guardians of the Galaxy” star told Entertainment Weekly’s Bold School that early in her career, she was told to change her name.
“When I did [2000 film] ‘Center Stage,’ I remember being discouraged by my management at that time to use my name,” Saldaña said, before adding, “but their intention was never for me to stop being who I was. They celebrated who I was.”
Saldaña continued, “But my manager at the time was a former singer and a ballroom performer, and she did change her name as well, when she was a teenager back in the ’60s, I believe. And she said it’s what everybody does. That was her doing the best that she wanted for me, but I still knew that I liked my name.
- 3/11/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Nothing to hate here! Joseph Gordon-Levitt kicked off the new year by sharing a fun throwback photo on Twitter from the set of the iconic 1999 teen rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You. In the black-and-white snap, the actor, 40, and co-stars Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, David Krumholtz, Andrew Keegen and Susan May Pratt are seen casually hanging out in director's chairs. The photo, which also included director Gil Junger, seems to have been snapped in between takes of filming the movie's pivotal prom scene, as the actors are all dressed up in tuxedos and gowns. "#10ThingsIHateAboutYou," Gordon-Levitt simply captioned his post. In the pic, Gordon-Levitt, who played lovable new student...
- 1/4/2022
- E! Online
Jody Sawyer and her terrible turnout are about to pirouette into a new venue: the small screen.
A TV adaptation of the 2000 dance movie Center Stage is in development at Sony Pictures Television, our sister site Deadline reports. Sweet/Vicious creator Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is on board to write, executive-produce and direct the pilot.
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Laurence Mark, who produced the film and its two sequels — Center Stage: Turn It Up...
A TV adaptation of the 2000 dance movie Center Stage is in development at Sony Pictures Television, our sister site Deadline reports. Sweet/Vicious creator Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is on board to write, executive-produce and direct the pilot.
More from TVLineTommy Cast Laments CBS Drama's 'Truly Devastating' CancellationTV Ratings: For Life Ticks Up With Finale, Voice Dips But Tops TuesdayTV's 10 Best One-Season Sci-Fi Shows (and Where to Stream Them)
Laurence Mark, who produced the film and its two sequels — Center Stage: Turn It Up...
- 5/12/2020
- TVLine.com
Stars: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton, Busy Philipps, David Denman, Allison Tolman, Katie Aselton, Susan May Pratt, Wendell Pierce, Beau Knapp, Tim Griffin, Nash Edgerton, P.J. Byrne, Mirrah Foulkes, Adam Lazarre-White | Written and Directed by Joel Edgerton
The Gift sees Jason Bateman play tech salesman Simon, who returns to his home town in California with his wife Robyn, played by Rebecca Hall. The couple soon encounter Joel Edgerton’s Gordo, an acquaintance of Simon’s from school. Gordo at first seems generous and helpful, leaving gifts for the couple and making himself useful around the house, but there’s an intensity to him and inconsistencies in his actions that begin to disturb. Pretty soon, Robyn becomes convinced that Gordo’s intentions are not entirely wholesome and paranoia sets in. But why exactly would Gordo have anything against the couple?
The Gift doesn’t really stand out as a particularly intriguing or exciting sounding film,...
The Gift sees Jason Bateman play tech salesman Simon, who returns to his home town in California with his wife Robyn, played by Rebecca Hall. The couple soon encounter Joel Edgerton’s Gordo, an acquaintance of Simon’s from school. Gordo at first seems generous and helpful, leaving gifts for the couple and making himself useful around the house, but there’s an intensity to him and inconsistencies in his actions that begin to disturb. Pretty soon, Robyn becomes convinced that Gordo’s intentions are not entirely wholesome and paranoia sets in. But why exactly would Gordo have anything against the couple?
The Gift doesn’t really stand out as a particularly intriguing or exciting sounding film,...
- 7/31/2015
- by Jack Kirby
- Nerdly
Can you believe it has been 15 years since 10 Things I Hate About You was released?! We couldn't either! Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith, the writers behind the much-loved film, made fans extremely happy when they reunited some of the gang this past weekend and documented it for all to enjoy! McCullah posted an awesome photo of some of the cast at an anniversary screening in California on her Twitter page, casually captioning it "10 Things I Hate About You reunion." The picture shows the two writers posing with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Andrew Keegan, David Krumholtz, and Susan May Pratt. Noticeably absent from the photo were Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, which caused fans to mourn for the late Australian...
- 11/18/2014
- E! Online
The cast of "10 Things I Hate About You" reunited over the weekend ... and it made all of our 90's teen dreams come true! Screenwriter Karren McCullah tweeted a photo of herself with "10 Things" stars Andrew Keegan, David Krumholtz, co-writer Kirsten Smith, Susan May Pratt and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.Aside from the late Heath Ledger, a few of the movie's other main stars were Mia, including Julia Stiles, Gabrielle Union and Larisa Oleynik.But, the "Alex Mack" alum had a good reason for missing the reunion -- she lost her wallet and couldn't get on a flight without her ID!During a interview panel at the Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles, the cast shared some secrets from the set. In fact, Gordon-Levitt auditioned for Krumholtz's character, who played his onscreen Bff. "I liked the part that Dave played because he was funny. I wanted to be funny," Jgl told the audience. Ultimately,...
- 11/17/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Don't get your panties in a twist, but we have some pretty big news. The cast of 10 Things I Hate About You reunited to make all your nostalgia dreams come true. Karen McCullah, the screenwriter behind the classic teen rom-com, Tweeted out a photo of herself cheesing with the cast on Saturday. The meeting of '90s heartthrobs and cool chicks - which hopefully included a slam poetry session - consisted of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a caped Andrew Keegan, David Krumholtz, Susan May Pratt and McCullah's cowriter Kirsten Smith. 10 Things I Hate About You reunion pic.twitter.com/SVwRIu4Tr2— Karen McCullah...
- 11/17/2014
- by Kelli Bender, @kbendernyc
- PEOPLE.com
10 Things I Hate About You reunion pic.twitter.com/SVwRIu4Tr2 — Karen McCullah (@KarenMcCullah1) November 15, 2014 It feels like heaven to touch! Members of the cast of the '90s flick 10 Things I Hate About You reunited on Saturday, Nov. 15, 15 years after its release in 1999. Photos: Costars reunited Screenwriter Karen McCullah let fans in on the epic reunion, tweeting out a pic of herself with Andrew Keegan, David Krumholtz, Susan May Pratt, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Absent from the snap, sadly, were Julia Stiles, Larisa Oleynik, and the late [...]...
- 11/17/2014
- Us Weekly
On Demand DVD New Releases April 29-May 5: Act Naturally When two estranged step-sisters learn of their father’s untimely death on a business trip, they must travel cross-country to claim his remains. Upon arriving at their father’s destination, the girls are shocked to discover he had been leading a double life as the proprietor of a nudist resort, which is now the girls’ inheritance. Katie L. Hall, Liz Lytle, Susan May Pratt (Nr, 1:30) 4/30 Broken City An ex-cop seeks revenge and redemption after he is framed by the city’s all-powerful mayor. Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-Jones (R, 1:49) 4/30 The [...]
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- 4/29/2013
- by Meredith Ennis
- ChannelGuideMag
Tags: Afternoon DelightNicol PaoneEllen PageEllen DeGeneresViola DavisPretty Little LiarsRuPaulFrances ConroyAmerican Horror StoryIMDbKristen StewartStud Life
Good afternoon and happy Friday!
Happy birthday to Kathryn Newton, Mary Steenburgen, Stephanie Courtney, Mary McCormack and Susan May Pratt!
Actress Ellen Page will be taking her talents behind the camera. Page will make her directorial debut with Miss Stevens, starring Anna Faris. In the film “Faris will play a down-on-her-luck teacher who chaperones a high-school trip to the state drama competition.”
Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images
Kristen Stewart and Elizabeth Banks will co-star in the dark comedy The Big Shoe. (And yes, the story is about shoes.)
Mariska Hargitay shines on the cover of Ladies’ Home Journal. Hargitay revealed to the magazine that she loves her curvy body. We at Ae also enjoy it.
For all of you Naya Rivera fans, check out an extended version of her Super Bowl M&M's ad.
Ever...
Good afternoon and happy Friday!
Happy birthday to Kathryn Newton, Mary Steenburgen, Stephanie Courtney, Mary McCormack and Susan May Pratt!
Actress Ellen Page will be taking her talents behind the camera. Page will make her directorial debut with Miss Stevens, starring Anna Faris. In the film “Faris will play a down-on-her-luck teacher who chaperones a high-school trip to the state drama competition.”
Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images
Kristen Stewart and Elizabeth Banks will co-star in the dark comedy The Big Shoe. (And yes, the story is about shoes.)
Mariska Hargitay shines on the cover of Ladies’ Home Journal. Hargitay revealed to the magazine that she loves her curvy body. We at Ae also enjoy it.
For all of you Naya Rivera fans, check out an extended version of her Super Bowl M&M's ad.
Ever...
- 2/8/2013
- by Bridget McManus
- AfterEllen.com
Is Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner secretly a nostalgic Millennial? It sure seems that way, considering the actors who have popped up on Mad Men lately. Sure, big-ish names like Julia Ormond have made appearances on the show — but their numbers are dwarfed by the veterans from Gen Y touchstones like The Secret World of Alex Mack, Clarissa Explains It All, 10 Things I Hate About You, Gilmore Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and even Saved by the Bell who have been invading AMC’s flagship series for years. This might indicate that Weiner and his casting directors love the late...
- 5/7/2012
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
The Anchor Bay Entertainment re-release of director John Schultz' 1999 teen romance comedy "Drive Me Crazy", is now available on Blu-ray and DVD.
The film is based on the novel "How I Created My Perfect Prom Date" by author Todd Strasser :
"...'Nicole Maris' (Melissa Joan Hart) and 'Chase Hammond' (Adrian Grenier) live next door to each other. Nicole lives with her divorced mother and Chase's mother died, , making them two teens living with their single parents. However, they are worlds apart. Nicole is up on the latest fashions. Chase, on the latest protest. She wouldn't miss a pep rally or basketball game with her scheming socialite friends. He can usually be found in a dark coffee room with his friends who don't care what they wear.
"Nicole wants a dream date with the star basketball player, but right before it was certain they were going together, he falls in love with a cheerleader.
The film is based on the novel "How I Created My Perfect Prom Date" by author Todd Strasser :
"...'Nicole Maris' (Melissa Joan Hart) and 'Chase Hammond' (Adrian Grenier) live next door to each other. Nicole lives with her divorced mother and Chase's mother died, , making them two teens living with their single parents. However, they are worlds apart. Nicole is up on the latest fashions. Chase, on the latest protest. She wouldn't miss a pep rally or basketball game with her scheming socialite friends. He can usually be found in a dark coffee room with his friends who don't care what they wear.
"Nicole wants a dream date with the star basketball player, but right before it was certain they were going together, he falls in love with a cheerleader.
- 1/22/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Another week in October, another bounty crop of horror DVDs and Blu-rays. This week we have home entertainment from recent theatrical releases of nightmares of the mind as well as re-releases of classic and campy horror, all with boatloads of extras.
Then there are other horror titles that are being re-released on Blu-ray or in packs for double dipping. On top of that, horror offerings from Asia, past seasons of TV shows, manga, novels, and even video games are all vying for our pocketbooks. And we still have four more weeks of October to go.
Next year October needs to begin in August.
Human Centipede: First Sequence
Directed by Tom Six
Human Centipede: First Sequence (review) was a sensation ever since its first mention. Stephen Colbert even talked about it at the 2010 Emmys Awards broadcast! The premise cannot be simpler. Two pretty American girls are on a road trip through Europe.
Then there are other horror titles that are being re-released on Blu-ray or in packs for double dipping. On top of that, horror offerings from Asia, past seasons of TV shows, manga, novels, and even video games are all vying for our pocketbooks. And we still have four more weeks of October to go.
Next year October needs to begin in August.
Human Centipede: First Sequence
Directed by Tom Six
Human Centipede: First Sequence (review) was a sensation ever since its first mention. Stephen Colbert even talked about it at the 2010 Emmys Awards broadcast! The premise cannot be simpler. Two pretty American girls are on a road trip through Europe.
- 10/5/2010
- by kwlow
- DreadCentral.com
DVD Playhouse September 2010
By
Allen Gardner
The Girl Who Played With Fire (Music Box Films) Follow up to the hit The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo finds Lisabeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) and Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist) joining forces once again as Blomkvist is about to break a story on Sweden’s sex trade, which leads unexpectedly to a dark secret from Elizabeth’s past. Starts off well, then quickly nose-dives into sensationalism and downright silliness, with a pair of villains who are straight out of a Roger Moore-era James Bond film. A real letdown for those of us who felt Dragon Tattoo had finally breathed life into the cinema’s long-stagnant genre of the thriller. Bonuses: English language track; Trailer. Widescreen. Dolby 5.1 surround.
The Killer Inside Me (IFC Films) Michael Winterbottom’s adaptation of Jim Thompson’s classic, and notorious, novel about the psychotic mind of a small town sheriff (Casey Affleck,...
By
Allen Gardner
The Girl Who Played With Fire (Music Box Films) Follow up to the hit The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo finds Lisabeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) and Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist) joining forces once again as Blomkvist is about to break a story on Sweden’s sex trade, which leads unexpectedly to a dark secret from Elizabeth’s past. Starts off well, then quickly nose-dives into sensationalism and downright silliness, with a pair of villains who are straight out of a Roger Moore-era James Bond film. A real letdown for those of us who felt Dragon Tattoo had finally breathed life into the cinema’s long-stagnant genre of the thriller. Bonuses: English language track; Trailer. Widescreen. Dolby 5.1 surround.
The Killer Inside Me (IFC Films) Michael Winterbottom’s adaptation of Jim Thompson’s classic, and notorious, novel about the psychotic mind of a small town sheriff (Casey Affleck,...
- 9/25/2010
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
Good heavens. Ten years already since 10 Things I Hate About You came onto the scene with barely a whisper. Whoa, before you categorically denounce me for using the word “whisper” in conjunction with this movie, let me explain myself. You see, 10 Things I Hate About You was released at the same time as The Matrix in 1999. In fact, when 10 Things debuted at No. 2 behind the blockbuster Wachowski sci-fi flick, you could pretty much guess where I was since we all know I’m as manly as it gets (*cough*). Unfortunately, I never failed to discover the movie in theaters.
Being a then-19-year-old American male means I couldn’t openly like romantic comedies in front of the lads. Doing so risks being blackballed…or black-and-blue balled…or kicked in the balls if I were to be caught expressing any interest in watching Heath Ledger or Julia Stiles. Such a sad,...
Being a then-19-year-old American male means I couldn’t openly like romantic comedies in front of the lads. Doing so risks being blackballed…or black-and-blue balled…or kicked in the balls if I were to be caught expressing any interest in watching Heath Ledger or Julia Stiles. Such a sad,...
- 1/12/2010
- by Erik Buckman
- ReelLoop.com
10 Things I Hate about You Quick Thoughts: First off, I love this film and have ever since first seeing it back in 1999 when I was unknowingly introduced to a pair of stars I would come to enjoy over the next ten years as well as another I was already familiar with who continues to turn in great work.
First for the two stars, Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. Of course, Ledger has passed on, but he didn't leave us without first sharing some entertaining performances such as the one here in 10 Things I Hate about You and others such as A Knight's Tale and, obviously, The Dark Knight. Stiles went from 10 Things to a personal favorite of mine, Save the Last Dance, and then onto the Bourne trilogy. She has now taken to the stage, most recently opposite Bill Pullman in "Oleanna" with nothing theatrically currently on the horizon.
Then...
First for the two stars, Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. Of course, Ledger has passed on, but he didn't leave us without first sharing some entertaining performances such as the one here in 10 Things I Hate about You and others such as A Knight's Tale and, obviously, The Dark Knight. Stiles went from 10 Things to a personal favorite of mine, Save the Last Dance, and then onto the Bourne trilogy. She has now taken to the stage, most recently opposite Bill Pullman in "Oleanna" with nothing theatrically currently on the horizon.
Then...
- 1/5/2010
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
"Drive Me Crazy" is a sweet but very slight teen comedy that despite its contempo look feels like a throwback to another era. The film should play well to young females, especially with Melissa Joan Hart -- starting her fourth season in the title role of ABC's "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" -- as the film's star. But "Drive Me Crazy" is definitely bucking a trend in teen movies, which these days either lean heavily on raunchiness ("American Pie") or mean-spiritedness ("Cruel Intentions").
Hart plays a high school senior, one of the campus elite, who is mortified when the star basketball player fails to ask her to the school's centennial celebration. Fast running out of acceptable candidates, she reluctantly decides to create her own date out of the grunge-loving boy next door.
Her neighbor (Adrian Grenier, who played the title role in festival hit "The Adventures of Sebastian Cole") only goes along with the scheme in hopes of making the girlfriend who just dumped him (Ali Larter) jealous.
But the sight of Grenier in a new haircut and with-it clothes perplexes his weirdo friends, who fear he has joined the "other" side. And, predictably, the two young people wind up liking each other more than they ever could have imagined.
Writer Rob Thomas, working from Todd Strasser's novel "How I Created My Perfect Prom Date," sprinkles the simple story with mildly amusing secondary characters, including Designated Dave (Mark Webber), so named because he's head of the drive-safe program; his video-geek pal (Kris Park); a coed Keri Lynn Pratt) trying very hard to be popular; and a girlfriend of Hart's Susan May Pratt) with her own malevolent agenda. The movie winds up with everyone learning a life lesson about the nature of true friendship.
The director is John Schultz, whose "Bandwagon" traveled the film festival circuit a couple of years ago. His work here is straightforward and uninspired. Similarly, technical credits are adequate if unexceptional.
One major plus is a soundtrack that includes the Backstreet Boys hit "I Want It That Way" and Britney Spears' "(You Drive Me) Crazy," the song that suggested the film's title.
DRIVE ME CRAZY
20th Century Fox
An Amy Robinson production
Producer: Amy Robinson
Director: John Schultz
Writer: Rob Thomas
Based on the novel by: Todd Strasser
Co-producer: Nancy Paloian-Breznikar
Director of photography: Kees Van Oostrum
Production designer: Aaron Osborne
Music: Greg Kendall
Costume designer: Genevieve Tyrrell
Editor: John Pace
Color/stereo
Cast:
Nicole Maris: Melissa Joan Hart
Chase Hammond: Adrian Grenier
Mr. Maris: Stephen Collins
Alicia: Susan May Pratt
Dave: Mark Webber
Ray Neeley: Kris Park
Brad: Gabriel Carpenter
Dulcie: Ali Larter
Dee Vine: Keri Lynn Pratt
Running time -- 91 minutes
MPAA rating: PG-13...
Hart plays a high school senior, one of the campus elite, who is mortified when the star basketball player fails to ask her to the school's centennial celebration. Fast running out of acceptable candidates, she reluctantly decides to create her own date out of the grunge-loving boy next door.
Her neighbor (Adrian Grenier, who played the title role in festival hit "The Adventures of Sebastian Cole") only goes along with the scheme in hopes of making the girlfriend who just dumped him (Ali Larter) jealous.
But the sight of Grenier in a new haircut and with-it clothes perplexes his weirdo friends, who fear he has joined the "other" side. And, predictably, the two young people wind up liking each other more than they ever could have imagined.
Writer Rob Thomas, working from Todd Strasser's novel "How I Created My Perfect Prom Date," sprinkles the simple story with mildly amusing secondary characters, including Designated Dave (Mark Webber), so named because he's head of the drive-safe program; his video-geek pal (Kris Park); a coed Keri Lynn Pratt) trying very hard to be popular; and a girlfriend of Hart's Susan May Pratt) with her own malevolent agenda. The movie winds up with everyone learning a life lesson about the nature of true friendship.
The director is John Schultz, whose "Bandwagon" traveled the film festival circuit a couple of years ago. His work here is straightforward and uninspired. Similarly, technical credits are adequate if unexceptional.
One major plus is a soundtrack that includes the Backstreet Boys hit "I Want It That Way" and Britney Spears' "(You Drive Me) Crazy," the song that suggested the film's title.
DRIVE ME CRAZY
20th Century Fox
An Amy Robinson production
Producer: Amy Robinson
Director: John Schultz
Writer: Rob Thomas
Based on the novel by: Todd Strasser
Co-producer: Nancy Paloian-Breznikar
Director of photography: Kees Van Oostrum
Production designer: Aaron Osborne
Music: Greg Kendall
Costume designer: Genevieve Tyrrell
Editor: John Pace
Color/stereo
Cast:
Nicole Maris: Melissa Joan Hart
Chase Hammond: Adrian Grenier
Mr. Maris: Stephen Collins
Alicia: Susan May Pratt
Dave: Mark Webber
Ray Neeley: Kris Park
Brad: Gabriel Carpenter
Dulcie: Ali Larter
Dee Vine: Keri Lynn Pratt
Running time -- 91 minutes
MPAA rating: PG-13...
- 10/1/1999
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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