Whatever It Takes

Aaron Paul, James Franco, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

Ryan's dreams for catching the eye of the 'goddess of the high school hallway' has a chance of becoming true when her cousin (Chris) offers to make him a deal. All he has to do is help Chris to win th...( read more  read more... )e heart of his best friend, the beautiful enigmatic Maggie.

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PG-13, 94 min.

Directed by: David Raynr

Released: March 24, 2000

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DVD Released: October 30, 2001

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  • June 11, 2008
    Aww, man, this was back in the days where it hurt to realize that they cancelled Freaks & Geeks so everyone went to go see this movie.
  • February 6, 2008
    very predictable
  • August 12, 2007
    .......................
  • July 5, 2007
    This is a great teen flick. Plus it has Shane West and James Franco who are both so hot.
  • May 7, 2007
    I give this movie one star...but that hasn't stopped me from watching it on more than one occasion (on abc family or something like it).
  • June 20, 2009
    This was recommended for me to watch by Flixster and am a glad a decided to watch it. It was brill and definitely worth the watch. Thx Flixster

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January 1, 2000
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

The script's way of handling its romantic complications is unusually obtuse and insensitive. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Still another movie arguing that the American teenager's IQ level hovers in the low 90s. full review

January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Emotional falsehood permeates the picture, but at least the young actors are appealing. full review

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  • aszand58
    July 7, 2007
    OMG! i have to see this movie. my two favorite HOTTIE actors are in this movie! i need to see is ASAP! oh wow, thank u god for making these to hot guys in a movie (though i am sure it will be dumb) lol. omg shane west i love u! sexy! james, same for you :D ahahahahaha cant wait. lol.
  • dreamgirl862005
    June 14, 2007
    I like this movie Because two guys will do whatever it takes to make there dreams come true

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