On the Line (2001)

19% of critics liked it
(69 reviews)
50% of users liked it
(8,122 ratings)

Two of the members of popular boy band 'N Sync make their feature acting debuts with this light romantic comedy. Lance Bass stars as shy Kevin Gibbons, an advertising executive in Chicago who's notoriously maladroit at dealing with the opposite sex. After a chance encounter with his dream girl… More Two of the members of popular boy band 'N Sync make their feature acting debuts with this light romantic comedy. Lance Bass stars as shy Kevin Gibbons, an advertising executive in Chicago who's notoriously maladroit at dealing with the opposite sex. After a chance encounter with his dream girl (Emmanuelle Chriqui) aboard the El train, Kevin forgets to ask for her name and phone number and plasters the Windy City with posters seeking his lost love connection. Kevin's quest to find the mystery girl soon attracts the attention of a newspaper reporter and he becomes a media darling, while his roommates Rod (Joey Fatone), Randy (James Bulliard), and Eric (Gregory Qaiyum) take full advantage of the amorous response by Chicago's female population to their friend's heartbroken search. On the Line (2001) co-stars Dave Foley and Jerry Stiller, along with singer Al Green as himself. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 25 min.
Directed By: Eric Bross
Written By: Eric Aronson, Paul Stanton
Genres: Kids & Family, Romance, Comedy

In Theaters: Oct 26, 2001 Wide
On DVD: Mar 26, 2002
Studio: Miramax Films

Critic Reviews

Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
An innocuous romantic comedy about missed connections, like Serendipity for people who can't vote yet.
Ed Park, Village Voice
Less a romance than a feature-length plug for 'N Sync and its personalities.
Joe Leydon, Variety
Certainly, you could find far more unpleasant ways to while away 85 minutes.
Richard Harrington, Washington Post
Harmless romantic and musical hijinks abound, and sentimentality prevails.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
The movie has some clumsy dialogue and awkward turns, but the picture is brisk and likable.
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
On the Line would like to be Serendipity for the Oxy-and-Skechers set, but it feels more like the worst movie Michael J. Fox never made.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Dull story, some vulgar humor in Lance Bass romance.
Frank Ochieng, Movie Eye
This movie is so loopy and simplistic, you question the inspiration behind such a sappy farce.
Jon Niccum, Lawrence Journal-World
For his character being such a die-hard Cubs fan, [Lance] Bass throws a baseball like an 8-year-old girl.

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Bobby H

The best part about this movie was Emmanuelle Chriqui, she is smoking hott! There's a good range of cool songs and some pretty funny comedy through out it as well. The only downfall really was kind of a typical love story that you could guess the ending of before the movie… More
The best part about this movie was Emmanuelle Chriqui, she is smoking hott! There's a good range of cool songs and some pretty funny comedy through out it as well. The only downfall really was kind of a typical love story that you could guess the ending of before the movie already started. Nonetheless it's a pretty good movie to watch - a good date movie, if it does nothing else for some people.
Leo L

I think this would have been a great movie without the likes of Emmanuelle Chriqui as the lead female character. Anyone would have been a better selection. Lance Bass's character wasn't convincing enough. The Half-Star rating goes to Joey Fatone in his ever musical pursuit… More
I think this would have been a great movie without the likes of Emmanuelle Chriqui as the lead female character. Anyone would have been a better selection. Lance Bass's character wasn't convincing enough. The Half-Star rating goes to Joey Fatone in his ever musical pursuit to be the next big Rock-Star!

Cast

            Lance Bass as Kevin Gibbons

            Joey Fatone as Rod

            Emmanuelle Chriqui as Abby

            James Bulliard as Randy

            Al Green as Himself

            GQ as Eric

            Tamala Jones as Jackie

            Richie Sambora as Mick Silver

            Amanda Foreman as Julie

            Dan Montgomery Jr. as Brady

            Dave Foley as Mr. Higgins

            Jerry Stiller as Nathan

            David Fraser as Barrett

            Jennifer Parsons as Margie/Receptionist

            Kelley Hazen as Woman at Wrigley

            Kristin Booth as Sam

            Brandi Williams as Herself

            Sammy Sosa as Himself

            Chyna as Herself

            Ananda Lewis as Herself

            Dov Tiefenbach as High School Kid

            Sandra Cladwell as Reebok Client #1

            Ramona Pringle as Kayla Sanders

            Jonathan Watton as Paul

            Jeanie Calleja as Tabatha

            Tracy Dawson as Goth Girl

            Sarah McDonald as Diner Waitress

            Howard E. Brechner as Guy at Wrigley

            Alexandra Delory as Girl with Braces

            Adrian Churchill as Guy at Bar

            Allen Alvarado as Boy

            Amanda Brydon as High School Girl at Party

            Paul Puzzella as band member

            Sean O'Neil as Puberty Ravaged Kid

            Chip Caray as Cubs TV Announcer

            Damon Buford as Himself

            Steve Clark as band member

            Eric Young as Himself

            Gregory Qaiyum
            
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