I Love You, Don't Touch Me!
When it comes to relationships, the "First Law of the Jungle" prevails: You have to kiss a lot of frogs before finding a prince! Katie is just your average hopeless romantic searching for the ideal man in the vast no man's land of Los Angeles. When Katie rejects her smitten best friend Ben and instead falls for Richard, a sexy and sophisticated composer, she thinks she's finally found the romance of her life. But Katie is about to discover that "Mr. Perfect" isn't necessarily "Mr. Right," and that, sometimes, a frog is really a prince in disguise!
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Plot Summary
In this teen romantic comedy, aspiring novelist and college student Brenda can't seem to get her life in order, especially when it comes to her romantic relationships. Her well-meaning but somewhat clueless mother tries to set her up with various suitors, leading to a series of awkward and humorous encounters. Brenda navigates the complexities of dating, friendship, and self-discovery as she searches for genuine connection.
Critical Reception
This low-budget independent film received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its humor predictable and its characters underdeveloped. While some appreciated the attempt at a lighthearted teen romance, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling or original story.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's humor is often hit-or-miss, relying on tired tropes.
- Characters lack depth and feel like archetypes rather than fully realized individuals.
- The plot meanders without a strong narrative drive.
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Fun Fact
This film was an early acting role for Keri Russell, who would later gain significant fame for her role in the television series 'Felicity'.
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