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Whatever It Takes (2000): A Teen Rom-Com with a Cyrano Twist

The year 2000 brought us "Whatever It Takes," a teen comedy with a heart of classic literature. This lighthearted film takes inspiration from Edmond Rostand's play Cyrano de Bergerac, but swaps 17th century France for the pressures and cliques of a modern American high school.

Ryan Woodman (Shane West) is our awkward hero. He pines for the popular Ashley Grant (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe), but lacks the confidence to make a move. Meanwhile, his best friend Maggie Carter (Marla Sokoloff) secretly harbors a crush on the same guy – Chris Campbell (James Franco), the school's star athlete.

Enter the pact. Ryan, hopeless with girls but a gifted wordsmith, offers to coach Chris on how to win Maggie's heart. In exchange, Chris, charming but clueless, agrees to help Ryan score a date with Ashley. As the boys embark on their missions of deception, hilarious misunderstandings and tangled emotions take center stage.

"Whatever It Takes" isn't about reinventing the teen rom-com wheel. Its strength lies in its playful execution. The predictable plot unfolds with a light touch, making it a perfect escape for a dose of nostalgic teen movie fun.

The young cast, featuring future Hollywood stars, deliver energetic performances. West captures the endearing awkwardness of Ryan, while Franco brings a playful arrogance to Chris. Sokoloff adds a layer of intelligence and vulnerability to Maggie, and O'Keefe embodies the stereotypical popular girl with a hidden kind side.

Critics weren't overly impressed, finding the film cliched and predictable. However, "Whatever It Takes" offers a harmless and entertaining twist on a classic tale. It reminds us of the awkwardness of teenage crushes, the importance of friendship, and the power of words, even if they're not always coming from the person you expect.

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Whatever It Takes (2000) | Language Lessons | Deleted Scene
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