Ione Skye plays Diane Court, high-school valedictorian on the verge of heading to England on a prestigious scholarship. This is especially thrilling to Diane's divorced father, James (John Mahoney), who has always shared a special relationship with the girl, less father/daughter than friend/friend. When Diane begins dating irresponsible army brat Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack), her father despairs at her choice of an "underachiever." Pressured by her dad to break off the relationship, Diane spends the rest of the summer being pursued by the lovestruck Lloyd, who does everything he can to win her back. Diane finally realizes there's more to life than perfection when her sainted father comes under the scrutiny of the IRS. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide -- _entertainment_movies_seemoregenres

Ione Skye plays Diane Court, high-school valedictorian on the verge of heading to England on a prestigious scholarship. This is especially thrilling to Diane's divorced father, James (John Mahoney), who has always shared a special relationship with the girl, less father/daughter than friend/friend. When Diane begins dating irresponsible army brat Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack), her father despairs at her choice of an underachiever. Pressured by her dad to break off the relationship, Diane spends the rest of the summer being pursued by the lovestruck Lloyd, who does everything he can to win her back. Diane finally realizes there's more to life than perfection when her sainted father comes under the scrutiny of the IRS. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi (Movies) -- Entertainment-Movies

In this charming critically-acclaimed tale of first love Lloyd (John Cusack) an eternal optimist seeks to capture the heart of Diane an unattainable high school beauty and straight-A student (Ione Skye). He surprises just about everyone-including himself-when she returns the sentiment. But Diane's over-possessive divorced Dad (John Mahoney) doesn't approve and it's going to take more than just the power of love to conquer all. -- Media > DVDs & Videos

A freespirited teenager falls in love with the nicest, smartest girl in school. *Artist: CUSACK,JOHN *Genre: Comedy *Rating: PG13 *Release Date: 5-MAR-2002 -- Movies Music & Gaming > DVD Movies - Comedy

2 out of 5 stars!   new? 2010-09-22

said new- no wrapping, no cover- just the plastic jacket. i watched it and had no problems- I just don't like buying something falsely advertised, no matter how much I paid.
          -- tbag

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