A valedictorians declaration of love for a classmate launches a raucous, romantic night for a group of graduates. This movie was excellent. It's definitely a comedy worth watching. I'm not a huge fan of comedies. I prefer mystery/suspense movies, yet, I laughed several times watching this film.
I Love You, Beth Cooper also brought up a lot of high school memories. I attended Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, and just like Dennis Cooverman, my high school years sucked. I had no friends, never attended prom, and I just felt very awkward. My sexuality was also always under intense scrutiny. I can relate to Richard in the movie. Everyone thought I was gay, however, I would constantly deny it. Well, I've come a long way. I'm out of the closet now.
You know what, though? Throughout high school, I always longed for that one special friend who I could confide in. A friendship much like Richard and Dennis. Let's just say that wish was never granted. I also envied the girls in the movie. They were extremely carefree and dangerous. No holds bar. I was very much a good kid, so to speak. I never smoked, used drugs, engaged in sexual activity, or was arrested. I guess that's a good thing. Even though I always envied the bad, popular kids.
The theme of the movie is carpe diem. Seize the day. Time is too short to be wasted.
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