Combine unrequited love, the stereotypical high school jocks and nerds, financial corruption, flirtations and assorted notions about romance, throw in time travel and a "be careful what you wish for" lesson, and you have "How I Married My High School Crush" a romantic comedy of sorts with lessons about friendship and a warning about wishes. If that sounds like a lot to cover in an 88-minute movie, it is, and none of it is carried off successfully. The best part is a running joke about the Rolling Stones' farewell tour. The characters are cliché,s, the time travel concept is silly, and the movie is boring, not recommended.
By contrast, "I Do (but I Don't)" based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Cara Lockwood, is a step up not only in plot but also in believability. Denise Richards is a young soon-to-be-divorced wedding planner who struggles with assorted "bridezillas." She meets the man of her dreams, a handsome fireman (Dean Cain), but it appears that he is marrying the client of her nightmares. Eventually, the right people, who are very likable, get together, and we have the inevitable Lifetime movie happy ending. This lightweight and undemanding program is appropriate for public libraries but is not a necessary purchase.—,Joan Greenberg, Warminster, PA Copyright 2011 Reed Business Information.
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
- Media Format : Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour and 28 minutes
- Release date : January 25, 2011
- Actors : Katee Sackhoff, Sage Brocklebank, Tommy Lioutas
- Studio : Artisan / Lionsgate
- Number of discs : 1