Nobody's Perfect
Nobody's Perfect

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Nobody's Perfect

1990
Movie
90 min
English

Steve is a college freshman who plays tennis for the school. But he falls desperately in love with Shelly, also a tennis player. It's all downhill from there. Steve can't eat, he can't sleep, his grades drop, and he gets kicked off the tennis team. What can he do? Well, his resourceful friend suggest turning Steve into a woman in order to get him close to Shelly who doesn't know he is alive.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Alan MetterGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A shy, insecure college student named Doug dreams of losing his virginity before graduation. He attempts to achieve this by posing as a woman to get closer to the popular quarterback and win the affections of the head cheerleader, who is dating the quarterback. His elaborate scheme involves disguises, mistaken identities, and navigating the complexities of campus social life.

Critical Reception

Nobody's Perfect was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, often cited as a generic and uninspired teen comedy with predictable humor and a flimsy plot. It failed to make a significant impact at the box office and is largely forgotten today.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacked originality and relied on tired comedic tropes.

  • The plot was seen as contrived and unbelievable.

  • Performances were generally considered weak, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's low profile, but general sentiment indicates it's a forgettable teen comedy with little to offer.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a much darker comedy, but was significantly rewritten and lightened to appeal to a broader teen audience.

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