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Ah, that's too bad TeeJay. But I agree with Deb, it's nothing you need to rush out and see.

That's adorable! I love it. Thanks for that one Anne.

Cool news! Thanks Deb.

They overplayed their music so much on the radio here that I can't stand it anymore. I don't even listen to the radio often, yet somehow I would hear "The Reason" at least once or twice a day for quite some time after it released. Drove me insane.

Ah yeah, I'm around. Little bit busy, but it's all about to be over.

I agree with you, Deb. The movie was enjoyable enough -- it kept my interest for the most part, although I'm sure the fact that Chris was in it had something to do with that. Chris was fantastic, as always, in his part. I really wish they would have wrapped up his character arc, though, instead of leaving it for the viewer to decide. Like you, I'm starting to wonder if that was intentional or if scenes were cut in order to make the PG-13 rating.

The story just didn't connect smoothly enough for me. I felt that it was really difficult to relate to the characters - their backgrounds weren't really explained. For instance, although they briefly mention something about Annie's mother, her anger and motives were unclear, which made it hard for me to buy her actions as a result of a bad home life. They touched upon the whole stepmother character, as well as the neglected little brother, but something just seemed to be missing. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the type of viewer who needs everything spelled out in order to enjoy a movie. This one just didn't work for me.

Aside from Chris's parts, which were outstanding, I thought the acting was just alright. Justin Chatwin really got on my nerves after awhile; he seems very aware of the camera, which irked me for whatever reason. He was just not believable enough.

I also noticed some issues with the music, although I can't recall individual moments where it was off. I felt that the songs were placed in scenes to make up for the fact that the acting and/or storyline just wasn't cutting it. I like most of the music they had chosen, it just didn't seem to fit a lot of the time.

All in all, this movie wasn't the worst thing I've ever seen, but it wasn't great either. Chris was awesome, and it's not something a Dorquette should go without seeing.

Awesome, thanks Deb.

I'm actually digging his hair right now. Like most of you, I'm not a huge fan of the face fuzz, but he's cute regardless.

I just got back from the movie and have yet to really formulate much of an opinion. I found the movie to be entertaining enough, but kind of average.

I'll come back to this thread when it's not as fresh in my mind.

I'm with you Anne. I'd love to see Chris on stage, but there's no chance I'll be going to Colorado to see it.

Hmm, this is an interesting article.

http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_5760641

Some of Tinseltown's most popular young stars will trade the Hollywood hills for the hills of Boulder this August, and it could be just the start of an unlikely new annual infusion of celebrities there.

Jamie Wollrab is coming home from Los Angeles to direct a play in Boulder, and he's bringing along pals Chris Klein, Justin Chatwin and Chris Marquette to star in it.

Haven't heard of them? Ask your kids. After they stop squealing.

I'll be seeing it tomorrow as well Deb. I have yet to pick the time and place, though. Hahaha. Should be great!

I'm insanely excited actually. I have complete faith in Chris to choose projects that are new and diverse. We all know he can tackle any kind of character, and that he can even make a potentially poor movie quite good. I'm wicked excited to see him as the frontrunner in an action movie, as it's something he's never done before. Besides, the movie sounds like it will be fun.

Agreed.