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There are only two reasons why i would waste my time writing about a movie. It is either because its brilliant or because it's a terrible waste of time! This movie falls into the latter category. Halfway into the movie, i find myself looking at the clock. Unfortunately, it didn't get any better. Wow, such great premise, how the hell did they miss the mark? The director is to blame here. It was so so lame and boring. The actors did a good job, though i would have to say that sometimes the reaction factor is kind of weak. Example, when Mr Jones was trying to heal Rachel, flames of fire came out of his hand, in reality any tom dick and harry would find this amazingly unreal and you would expect them to react in disbelief, but on the contrary, the kids are acted like they have seen this before. Wowsers! This movie gets a C from me.

I was watching this expecting it to be another High School Musical, but i was wrong. I was watching it for the wrong reason, Vanessa Hudgens. Where was she? I could not spot her until the 8th minute into the movie. Did she make herself look ugly? wow just amazing. Then I realised this is a different kind of movie. This has an indie feel to it. It has tongue in cheek humour and Lisa Kudrow is perfect as the mother. Watch out for her funny moments. Hilarious. I found myself immersed and slowly drawn into the development of the characters. You have the usual beautiful cheerleader who is up to something no good. But everything falls into its place nicely. Wonderful casts, beautiful performances plus good direction. I could not have done a better job. Too bad it is really underrated. This has classic written all over it, just like one of those John Hughes feel good movie! Don't miss it. One gripe though, the lead actor has a funny-shaped head. I could not help but get distracted on so many occasions. BTW Is that nose real on Vanessa? And yes, surprise ending.

I watched this movie without having any background information about this film. It really felt old. I thought i was watching an old movie that just made it into the mainstream, or it got picked up up by some major company and re-released. I have to say then that the director manages to portray the era quite well. It is an interesting film especially for some one who is not from Russia. I have to say in short, i feel like i've just watched a coen brothers movie! I just do not like the ending. It was not made clear enough or maybe the message got lost in translation. I kind of have to put two and two together to figure out what the movie is all about. I think i understand the movie. 8 out of 10 for me. could have been better executed.