Love Don't Co$t a Thing
Love Don't Co$t a Thing

Love Don't Co$t a Thing

2003Movie100 minEnglish

A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes19%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users60%
Director: Dionne WarwickGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Alvin Johnson, an unpopular but intelligent high school student, dreams of winning the affection of the school's most popular girl, Paris Morgan. When his prized possession, a stolen convertible, is discovered to be secretly owned by a celebrity, Alvin sees an opportunity. He orchestrates a plan to impress Paris by pretending to be wealthy and the owner of the luxury car, leading to a series of comedic and romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on tired clichés. While some appreciated Nick Cannon's comedic performance, most found the movie to be a superficial and uninspired remake of 'Can't Buy Me Love'. Audience reception was mixed, with many younger viewers finding entertainment in its lighthearted humor and romantic subplot.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable and uninspired teen comedy that offers few laughs.
  • Nick Cannon's charisma can't salvage a derivative script.
  • Relies too heavily on clichés and lacks genuine charm.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a light and enjoyable comedy, with many appreciating Nick Cannon's performance and the romantic storyline. However, some users expressed disappointment with the predictable plot and noted that it felt like a rehash of older films.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 1987 teen classic 'Can't Buy Me Love', starring Patrick Dempsey and Amanda Peterson.

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