The undernourished genre of teenage romantic comedy does not benefit from one of the latest of its type to open in Australia, "Drive Me Crazy". Although there has been an apparent drought of these films in recent months, this has been an unwelcome reminder as to why the majority of these are unappealing outside its strict target age group.
However, "Drive Me Crazy" has its comedic moments, despite its simply structured and flawed screenplay. Though without a doubt predictable, cliched and even a little too rich in sugar goodness, too much of "10 Things", "Clueless" and "Can't Hardly Wait" remains evident.
As usual, the same familiar ghosts whose acting abilities are in a genre the equivalent to a high school stage, again prove their limitations. None of the newcomers manage to make much of a show for themselves, and Melissa Joan Hart, of "Sabrina" fame, proves that squinting eye expressions cause a more harmful movie going experience than no acting ability at all.
Whatever its problems clouding a completely enjoyable, the movie is a cute movie for those simply looking to have a good time, but those with a higher brain capacity should definitely be looking elsewhere for entertainment.
With an overhyped soundtrack, featuring Britney Spears to entice the need for painkillers, "Drive Me Crazy" just proves to be a below average teen movie, with sporadic amusements. However, we can't be too ungrateful for under the standard adolescent love/problem themed movies. There's still the forever scarring horror of "Down to You" to cope with.
Rating: 5/10
However, "Drive Me Crazy" has its comedic moments, despite its simply structured and flawed screenplay. Though without a doubt predictable, cliched and even a little too rich in sugar goodness, too much of "10 Things", "Clueless" and "Can't Hardly Wait" remains evident.
As usual, the same familiar ghosts whose acting abilities are in a genre the equivalent to a high school stage, again prove their limitations. None of the newcomers manage to make much of a show for themselves, and Melissa Joan Hart, of "Sabrina" fame, proves that squinting eye expressions cause a more harmful movie going experience than no acting ability at all.
Whatever its problems clouding a completely enjoyable, the movie is a cute movie for those simply looking to have a good time, but those with a higher brain capacity should definitely be looking elsewhere for entertainment.
With an overhyped soundtrack, featuring Britney Spears to entice the need for painkillers, "Drive Me Crazy" just proves to be a below average teen movie, with sporadic amusements. However, we can't be too ungrateful for under the standard adolescent love/problem themed movies. There's still the forever scarring horror of "Down to You" to cope with.
Rating: 5/10