It's not rocket science. Put Zac Efron in a movie bout being 17, open the doors, and get out of the way because here comes the crowd. Efron stars in the new 17 Again in theaters this weekend.
17 Again stars Efron, and Mathew Perry. It's the story of Mike (Perry) who is about 38 years old and he gets the chance to be 17 again (Efron) and go back to his old high school to try to blend in. Although Mike is 17, he is in the modern day, and has to catch up to the kids of today and not the kids of 1989! 38 year old Mike has two kids who are detached from him, and a high school sweetheart wife who is divorcing him. As a 17 year old though he gets to go to school with his kids, and see what they go through in their life, and as you can guess, the fun is on.
17 Again is targeted right at high school kids, girls especially and they will love everything about this movie - period! It's a movie that sets a pretty realistic tone about today's modern teen and that is commendable. They are shown in the true roles that kids today play. To it's credit, there's no teen drinking, drugs, and needless language or sex to get in the way of a fun movie. Although it should be noted that the teens are NOT shown to be flawless either, which is a strength of this movie.
There are some troubles here. First up, it is never made clear how he's made 17 again. You see it happen, but are clueless on why he gets this chance and where it comes from. I think this is the movies weakest link. And it's just as murky when he is turned back into a 38 year old man at the end. (Not a spoiler, you know it's coming) There is no drama on how long he gets to be 17, or anything even associated with it. He just is, then he's not. Good chance for this movie to be smarter, and it doesn't take it.
One more note. If you're going to see Mathew Perry, you'll be disappointed. (I'm guessing that's only a few, all the kids are there to see Efron.) Perry is in this movie for only a short time. BUT to me that's a good thing. He's very good in this very small role. I have always felt he is better as a side dish and not the main course. The less of him the better. I have never liked him in leading roles, he's just not funny enough. To be noted - this is Zac Efrons movie.
17 Again......Could have been good and really smart, but has to settle for just good.
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it would seem that Zac Efron is on track to be an extremely successful actor
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