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Boner
Jimmy Boner, a 20-something slacker living with his parents, is given an ultimatum by his wicked stepmother to find a job and move out within 3 months after he accidentally walks in on her book club meeting wearing nothing but an iPod. Jimmy scrambles to find a job and lands an interview at a rundown, overworked accounting office where he meets Ivana, a recently-demoted corporate ice queen with whom Jimmy falls instantly in love. Through a miracle of fate, Jimmy gets the job despite having no marketable skills and puts his nose to the grindstone, working grueling hours and enduring Ivana's constant disappointment, in the hopes of impressing her and garnering her affections. Chaos, hilarity, and triumph ensue as Jimmy seeks to gain independence and find true love.
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Plot Summary
A coming-of-age comedy that follows a group of high school friends as they navigate the awkward and hilarious challenges of adolescence, love, and self-discovery. Set in a small town, the film humorously explores their attempts to understand relationships and their own identities during a pivotal summer.
Critical Reception
Boner received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its humor juvenile and its plot predictable. However, some audience members appreciated its lighthearted approach to teenage issues and its relatable characters.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.
Lacks the wit and charm needed to elevate its standard teen comedy tropes.
Performances are generally unconvincing, failing to capture authentic adolescent experiences.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Boner are scarce, but those available suggest a division between viewers who found it a forgettable but harmless teen comedy and those who found it lacking in originality and comedic substance.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very low budget, with much of the cast and crew being friends of the director.
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