Slap Her... She's French
Slap Her... She's French

Slap Her... She's French

2002Movie89 minEnglish

Welcome to Splendona High School, Texas, where football players, cheerleaders and beauty queens rule the hallways. And Starla Grady, the most popular girl in school, is on top of it all. That is, at least until Genevieve LePlouff, a French foreign exchange student arrives and turns her life upside down.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Google Users60%
Director: Brad J. SilvermanGenres: Comedy, Teen

Plot Summary

Genevieve LePlonge, a seemingly naive French exchange student, arrives in an all-American Texas town with a hidden agenda. While charming everyone with her supposed innocence and unique perspective, she manipulates her way into the life of Starla, the most popular girl in school. Genevieve's ultimate goal is to steal Starla's boyfriend and her entire life, exposing the superficiality of small-town high school dynamics.

Critical Reception

Slap Her... She's French received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its humor predictable and its premise somewhat dated. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating its satirical take on high school hierarchies and others dismissing it as a flimsy teen comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to satirize teen movie tropes but often falls flat with uninspired jokes.
  • Piper Perabo's performance as the deceptively charming French student is a highlight, though it can't save the film.
  • The plot relies on predictable twists and a lack of originality that hinders its comedic potential.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a lighthearted, if somewhat silly, teen comedy with a few amusing moments. While some appreciated the humor and Piper Perabo's performance, many felt it was a forgettable film that didn't offer much in terms of originality or depth.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Perfect French Girl' before being changed to 'Slap Her... She's French' for its release.

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