Plot: Nicole is a young woman who struggles with life, even though she comes from a rich family. She gets drunk, she ditches school, and she doesn't get along with her father's new girlfriend. Carlos is the opposite. He comes from a poor family, and puts all his effort into school. The two meet each other by chance.
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May 21, 2025
A decent but predictable romance with slight hints of Romeo & Juliet. Dunst and Hernandez are solid, and the chemistry between them is genuine enough, but I'm not quite sure why this film had such an impact on me when I first watched it. It's not bad, but I strain to find anything memorable the second time around.
The cinematography is ever-so-slightly above average, the soundtrack is a bit too poppy for my taste, and the plot is basic. But the lead performances are nice, and the romance worked well enough. I was rooting for these kids, which is what a film like this is all about. But that's all there is to it.
June 12, 2006
[review pending]