

Loverboy
Randy Bodek works as a pizza delivery boy at Señor Pizza to make a few extra bucks. Some customers are special, though: When the order is for a pizza with extra anchovies, it means the female customers are looking for some loving. But, as Randy soon learns, life as a professional gigolo can get pretty complicated.
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Plot Summary
A high school senior, Randy, lands a summer job as a "loverboy" for a high-end escort service catering to married women. While enjoying the attention and perks of his new job, he finds himself falling for one of his clients' daughters, Jenny. He must navigate his secret life and genuine feelings as complications arise.
Critical Reception
Loverboy was generally met with lukewarm to negative reviews from critics, who often found its premise to be somewhat contrived and its execution lacking. While some acknowledged its lighthearted intentions and appeal to a younger demographic, many felt it failed to deliver a compelling or particularly original romantic comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- The film attempts a humorous take on teen romance and forbidden desires.
- Critics often found the plot predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss.
- The performances were sometimes cited as a weak point, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed reception, with some viewers finding it an entertaining, albeit cheesy, 80s teen flick. Others felt it was forgettable and didn't live up to its potentially interesting premise.
Fun Fact
The film was released during a period when teen comedies exploring more mature themes were becoming popular, though 'Loverboy' did not achieve the same cult status as some of its contemporaries.
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