Memorable, crazy movie

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

The movie runs out of plot and jokes well before the end of a two-hour running time, long for a light comedy.

Whatever it Takes (2000): Dir: David Raynr / Cast: Marla Sokoloff, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Shane West, James Franco, Julia Sweeney: Judging from the title it seems that the filmmakers were out to do whatever it takes to make a dumb idea dumber. It places its romantic leads within ear shot next door lofts as seen before in Drive Me Crazy. Jodi Lyn O'Keefe plays a high school beauty whom every guy and his dog has their sights on. Marla Sokoloff plays the girl next door who unknowingly is being set up with a snobbish jock. Easily one of the worst teen comedies ever made as it wallows in the muck of lust in perversion offering absolutely nothing new for the wasted ninety minutes. Directed at best by David Raynr with a screenplay that xeroxed nearly every teen comedy made within the previous decade. Sokoloff plays that plain Jane who turns out to be a hottie. O'Keefe plays the dumbest girl on the block but seems to counter that with her looks. This will get old quickly because most guys would ditch her once someone with half a brain comes along. Shane West and James Franco play the two guys with more guts than brains. We have seen this scheme countless times where bets are made either to lose virginity or bed a particular female, and this one may take the cake as being the worst of them all. Viewers should do whatever it takes to avoid this pointless teen garbage. Score: 1 / 10

WHATEVER IT TAKES, in my opinion, is a sweet, charming, romantic, hilarious, and heartwarming romantic teen comedy. If you ask me, Ashley (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe) was, indeed, a very popular, as well as pretty, high school senior. Also, I thought that she, Ryan (Shane West), Maggie (Marla Sokoloff), and Chris (James Franco) looked good in the attire they wore to the prom. That was one of my most favorite parts of the movie. This was because a lot of wacky things happened then. I especially liked the after-prom party. My reason for that is because it took place in a hotel. That makes me wish I had been invited to a party like that when I was a senior in high school. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say, "Bets like that are stupid. I think you should let the person you love fall in love with you rather than wooing them." Now, in conclusion, if you're a fan of Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Shane West, Marla Sokoloff, or James Franco, I highly recommend this sweet, charming, hilarious, and heartwarming romantic teen comedy, that is, if you haven't seen it.

This movie was just awful! It was just about the worst movie I've ever seen. It's up there w/ Win a Date w/ Tad Hamitlon & In Good Company. This movie had absolutely no point. The had Shane West as the "geek"! How could you put someone that gorgeous as a geek?!?! HONESTLY! I really hated the movie, it was cheesy lame & should have never been made. Don't watch it b/c those are important minutes of your life that you will never get back! I mean Shane goes to all these attempts to get a girl who only seems interested b/c he treats her badly. I don't understand if a guy pushed me in my pool there would be no more speaking between us! This movie is a rip off & boring. I actually might have fallen asleep a few times. The ending was just awful, and his friends were complete and total fools! I've never seen any movie so strange. The prom being themed Titanic was just insane. I really can't even put into words how badly I hated this movie. DON'T GO SEE IT. Believe me i'm helping you out!

The Story about the teens do whatever it takes to get the girls of his dream.Even though this is just another romance/comedy teen movie that you probably know the ending, even though there nothing much to the story I still find it to be a very good and hilarious comedy teen movie. Character Floyd is the funniest of all especially the scene with the firework. The movie also consists of good cast of young and talented actors that makes this movie very much attractive and believable. To some this might not be as good as expected, but there one sure thing this movie is really funny and wicked.Rating: 6/10