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My Boyfriend's Back
Missy McCloud is the most beautiful girl in school and Johnny Dingle has been in love with her for years. One night, as Johnny tries to stop an armed robbery and save Missy from danger, he's killed, but resurrected as a zombie not long after. Now, with the help of his mentor, self-proclaimed Zombie Expert Maggie, Johnny must control his flesh-eating urges while trying to win the heart of Missy.
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Plot Summary
A high school student dies in a car accident on his prom night, only to miraculously return from the dead a week later. While his friends and family are shocked, he is determined to finish his prom night and ask out the girl he's always loved. However, his reanimation comes with a few drawbacks, including a deteriorating body and a desire for the living.
Critical Reception
My Boyfriend's Back was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its premise underdeveloped and its humor largely unsuccessful. Audiences also showed little interest, contributing to its poor box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles to balance its comedic and horror elements, resulting in a tonally inconsistent experience.
The premise, while unique, is not fully explored, leading to a predictable and unsatisfying narrative.
Performances are generally seen as weak, with little chemistry among the cast.
Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a strange and uneven mix of genres. While some appreciated the quirky premise, many felt it didn't deliver on its potential, citing a lack of scares and underdeveloped characters.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Bob Balaban, also had a small acting role in the movie as a coroner.
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