Lover Boy

A young man, Randy, spends his summer between his junior and senior year of high school working as a "lover boy" for a catering company. He's hired by wealthy women to be their escort for various social events, which leads to awkward and often humorous situations. As he navigates these encounters, Randy learns about life, love, and himself, while also trying to maintain his normal teenage life and pursue his own romantic interests.

Lover Boy received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and thin character development. While Patrick Dempsey's performance was sometimes noted as a highlight, the film was generally seen as a forgettable teen comedy with a somewhat exploitative premise.

• Patrick Dempsey delivers a charming performance, but it's not enough to save the film.
• The movie struggles with a weak and often uncomfortable storyline.
• Lacks originality and depth, feeling like a formulaic teen flick.

Google audience: Audiences seemed to have a mixed but generally lukewarm reaction to Lover Boy. While some appreciated the lighthearted, albeit predictable, teen comedy aspects and Patrick Dempsey's charisma, many found the plot uninspired and the premise somewhat questionable.

This film marked the directorial debut of actor Kevin Bacon.