Get Over It
Get Over It

Get Over It

2001Movie87 minEnglish

When Berke Landers, a popular high school basketball star, gets dumped by his life-long girlfriend, Allison, he soon begins to lose it. But with the help of his best friend Felix's sister Kelly, he follows his ex into the school's spring musical. Thus ensues a love triangle loosely based upon Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", where Berke is only to find himself getting over Allison and beginning to fall for Kelly.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users65%
Director: Tommy ByrdGenres: Comedy, Romance, Teen

Plot Summary

A high school student, reeling from a breakup, decides to join the school's production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to win back his ex-girlfriend. However, he finds himself developing feelings for the play's lead actress, complicating his already tangled love life. The film humorously explores themes of love, jealousy, and self-discovery through its modern take on the Bard's classic.

Critical Reception

Get Over It received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor unfocused. While some acknowledged the charm of its young cast, particularly Kirsten Dunst, the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver a satisfying romantic comedy experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a witty, Shakespearean-inspired teen comedy but often falls flat.
  • While the cast, especially Kirsten Dunst, offers some appeal, the plot is seen as derivative and uninspired.
  • The humor is frequently criticized for being juvenile or simply not landing effectively.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the movie entertaining enough for a lighthearted watch, particularly appreciating the performances of the younger actors. However, a significant portion of viewers found the storyline to be predictable and the jokes to be hit-or-miss.

Fun Fact

The film's title is derived from a line in the Eagles' song "Take It Easy," which is famously played during the movie's end credits.

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Wuchak

**_Snappy comedy revolving around a Shakespearian high school play_** A senior (Ben Foster) loses his childhood sweetheart (Melissa Sagemiller) and so joins the school play to win her back despite his lack of theatrical talent. The play ...