A different way of telling a story

an ambitious but ultimately ineffective debut endeavor.

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

OK, this is far from a piece of Hollywood excellence and my rating is honestly more for reasons of nostalgia than quality, but it's still a fun film.I mean, sure, Richard Grieco isn't a great actor, or even a particularly good actor. There is a reason the dude had to audition to play himself in "A Night at the Roxbury." But he pulls off the typical American teen at the end of the 90s pretty well.The plot is sort of absurd as well, the mistaken identity, an 18 year-old kid seems to pass believable for a middle-aged super spy? It doesn't exactly fly in Hollywood, he doesn't look the part, he doesn't act the part...so that might make him a great spy in real life...but not in the movies.Still, the absurdity of the plot line is part of it's charm. It isn't a serious film, it's a teenager's fantasy film and it completely pulls off the fantasy. Every kid in high school wants a grand adventure and If Looks Could Kill delivers.It doesn't take itself too seriously, right down to the title that openly mocks a James Bond film...and in a few cases is actually a better title.The action again, is awesome, sort of spy movie great and sort of teen adventure fantasy great.The movie itself is the day dream of a kid sitting through a boring class dreaming about a way to make school fun again, and If Looks Could Kill fits beautifully into that mold.

I get tired of pointing these things out to people, but this is a comedy. People complaining about that fact that's it's unrealistic seem to be missing something. At no point did the movie makers expect you to find this realistic.It's an escapist teen fantasy. Ordinary guy gets to drive expensive car, meet cute women, and have an adventure.Of COURSE it's ludricous. But it's cute and funny in a lot of spots. I laughed out loud many times BECAUSE it's silly. So if you prefer sophisticated humor, maybe this is not for you.It's less silly than say Top Secret. It's more of a straight action/adventure - it's just that the premise is totally unrealistic and so is the protagonist - he goes from being clueless to saving the day. Don't expect James Bond here people - it's not supposed to be.I give it 7 out of 10. Why? Because it made me laugh out loud in multiple spots. Which is the point to comedies.(Why some people watch comedies when they lack of a sense of humor is beyond me - some of the comments made here indicate that they do, though :)

This movie is for the fans of light hearted adventures mixed through out with comedy (sometimes so stupid it's hilarious!!) When Michael Corbin's lethargy in his high school French class keeps him from graduating; his adventure begins. Even though he (Richard Grieco) is considerably older than the part he is portraying; he does pull it off. I particularly enjoyed the hotel bedroom scene: SEXY and HILARIOUS!! His (Michael Corbin) "goof-off teenager" attitude solidifies the part for Grieco through out the entire movie. All of the supporting actors: the French Teacher, Helen Hunt and his friend on the tour bus that uses his shaving water to rinse his toothbrush (which I was expecting to see him even pick his nose next which thank God he dosen't!!!) keeps the minor scenes in check with the genre of the movie. Keep in mind that this movie is a "comedy"...nothing more, nothing less. It was not made to be picked apart...just watched. I have seen this movie about 6 times and have even added it to my collection. Granted, there are many more movies that are more realistic and have better acting, but what the hell...I still enjoy watching it!!! Only because it dosen't qualify as a "Classic", but because it is a VERY funny and entertaining movie for all ages, it gets an 8 out of 10.

What a stupid stupid movie. I bought the flick at a yard sale and thought "oooo" Richard Grieco. This movie is a joke, where is the plot? An insurance seminar is more enjoyable then this bomb. I won't even rate it.