Drive Me Crazy
Drive Me Crazy

Drive Me Crazy

1999Movie91 minEnglish

Nicole and Chase live next door to each other but are worlds apart. However, they plot a scheme to date each other in order to attract the interest and jealousy of their respective romantic prey. But in the mist of planning a gala centennial celebration, Nicole and Chase find that the one they always wanted was closer than they ever thought.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users74%
Director: John SchultzGenres: Comedy, Romance, Teen

Plot Summary

Dulcie is a high school senior desperate to impress her crush, who has a major fear of heights. To get his attention, she enlists the help of Ryan, a classmate she despises, to pretend to be her boyfriend. Their fake relationship quickly becomes complicated as their true feelings start to emerge, leading to a series of hilarious and awkward situations as they navigate high school drama and budding romance.

Critical Reception

Drive Me Crazy received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on teen movie tropes. However, it was a moderate commercial success and resonated with its target audience, becoming a popular choice among teenagers at the time of its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often formulaic but charming performances make it watchable.
  • A by-the-numbers teen romance with little originality.
  • Appeals to its intended young audience with lighthearted humor.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the movie to be a fun, lighthearted teen comedy with relatable characters, though some noted its predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Next to You' and was changed to 'Drive Me Crazy' after Britney Spears' hit song of the same name was released, as the song was featured in the movie.

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