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Lovewrecked (2005)

Director: Randal Kleiser

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From Time Out London

What teenage girl wouldn’t dream of being washed up on a desert island with a hunky pop idol? That’s the basis of this youthful romantic comedy from ‘The Blue Lagoon’ director Randal Kleiser. Leggy girl-next-door Amanda Bynes is sporadically amusing as star-struck Jenny, who goes goggle-eyed at the mere sight of singer Jason Masters (model-turned-actor Chris Carmack). Just imagine her delight when they end up on the same boat, in a storm, in the Caribbean. And when Jenny discovers the ‘deserted’ beach is a mere three miles from the resort, she keeps the information to herself with the intent of seducing her unwitting captive.Well, maybe holding hands. This is family-friendly fare, so the potential for dark comedy is polluted by broad slapstick humour, failed comic sidekicks and the occasional stray gross-out gag. While the premise hits the target-market mark, it’s cluttered with a jumble of messy subplots and characters that undermine both romance and comedy (Masters’ faux-cockney assistant is particularly painful). As a wish-fulfilment frippery, ‘Lovewrecked’ isn’t a complete disaster, but any quirky moments end up lost at sea.

Author: Anna Smith 2007-05-15 12:22:26

Time Out London Issue 1917: May 16-22 2007

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  • Sophie said...
    Posted on Feb 20 2008 10:06 It was alright, slightly unreal but never the less funny. Amanda Bynes is such a good actress and Chris Carmack is incredibly hot :)
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  • sasha said...
    Posted on Jan 22 2008 07:18 really funny amanda bynes is such a great actress one of my faves
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  • jodie said...
    Posted on Nov 09 2007 04:24 loved it
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Lovewrecked

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Director: Randal Kleiser

Cast: Amanda Bynes, Chris Carmack, Jonathan Bennett, Jamie-Lynn Sigler full cast

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Duration: 83 mins


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