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Student Exchange
Carol and Neil are are successful in terms of grades, but not very popular at their highschool. When Carol comes to know that two foreign exchange students from France and Italy were redirected to another school, she figures she and Neil could take their places and be in the middle of public interest for one semester.
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Plot Summary
A naive American teenager is thrilled when he gets to host a foreign exchange student, only to discover that his new guest is a beautiful, adventurous woman from a wealthy family, not the shy, nerdy boy he expected. Their presence quickly turns his quiet suburban life upside down with pranks and romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
Student Exchange was a low-budget teen comedy that received largely negative reviews upon its release, failing to make a significant cultural impact. It is often remembered as a typical, uninspired entry in the late 1980s teen film genre.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on tired stereotypes and predictable gags.
Lacks any genuine humor or memorable characters.
A forgettable entry in the teen comedy genre of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception is scarce for this film, but its low IMDb rating suggests it was not well-received by viewers who encountered it.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by The Cannon Group, known for its B-movies and direct-to-video releases during the 1980s.
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