
Never Been Kissed
1999, Romance, 1h 47m
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Unoriginal and unremarkable high school satire adds little to the genre. Read critic reviews
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Josie Geller
Robert Gellar
Sam Coulson
Anita Olesky
Augustus Strauss
James Rigfort
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Critic Reviews for Never Been Kissed
All Critics (89) | Top Critics (37) | Fresh (49) | Rotten (40)
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Never Been Kissed does very little to distinguish itself from the umpteen other high-school comedies we've seen this year.
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This is one of those films that just doesn't know when to end.
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[B]y and large she generates the kind of charm that, since Scream and Everyone Says I Love You, she's made her trademark.
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A genuinely sweet and romantic story for teens.
December 26, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Drew Barrymore's virtuoso performance smooths over the plot holes.
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The most exhilarating American movie I have seen this year -- which isn't saying much.
April 27, 2007 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Never Been Kissed
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Dec 23, 2015Okay. There's just nothing really noteworthy about this film, although it is still entertaining.Stephen S Super Reviewer
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Jul 10, 2012Rob Geller: Wow, that was just like "Carrie"! I thought she was gonna kill us all. "A Comedy With Class" Never Been Kissed is one of the sorriest excuses for a movie I have seen. It's so annoyingly joyful. It's basically one huge delusion. Hey, I can go back to high school where I never really fit in, and have a second chance. Oh, look now I'm the most popular girl in school and all the boys want to tickle my belly button from the inside(obvious Youth in Revolt allusion). But I'm still the girl I was when no one liked me. I still have a great modesty about me that I'll give up my reign on top for a fellow nerd in need. And you know what? I'll still get the guy. Give me a fucking break. Could this movie be anymore predictable and dull? Answer: Probably, but not much more. The movie is extremely flawed in a variety of ways; some don't even pertain to the travesty they kill this plot. Their high school research was awful. These characters didn't feel like real high school students to me in the way good high school movies like Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Dazed and Confused did. It feels more like their not even using cliche, but just the cliches, cliches. I know that makes no sense at all, but it is the only way to describe this film. Here's the plot. A copy editor get assigned to go undercover at a high school posing as a teenager, and find a story. When the story involves her getting in good with the cool kids, her brother comes along for the ride also posing as a student. This is one of those romantic comedies that you have to have a vagina to watch. I'm a guy who can appreciate good, romantic movies, but when they are as tired and shamefully optimistic as this one, they can't be enjoyed by me. I'm actually a fan of Drew Barrymore, and it pains me that I hate this movie and her character as much as I do, but it's just the fact. The last scene of this movie made me nauseous at how fake and corny it was. I'm gonna put myself in front of the world and let my love come to me. Put five minutes on the clock. I wonder what's going to happen. Fuck this movie.Melvin W Super Reviewer
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Jun 23, 2011Another great romantic film! Drew Barrymore plays her character perfectly. A must see!Bethany M Super Reviewer
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Sep 29, 2010Funny and well-written, and Drew Barrymore has that charm which she has always seemed to have, and I hope she never loses.Jason R Super Reviewer
Never Been Kissed Quotes
Sam Coulson: | Well, all I can tell you is that when you get my age, guys will be lined up around the block for you. |
Sam Coulson: | All I can tell you is that when you're my age, guys will be lined up around the corner for you. |
Josie Geller: | You have to say that 'cause you're my teacher. |
Josie Geller: | You have to say that because you're my teacher. |
Sam Coulson: | Actually, I shouldn't say that because I'm your teacher. |
Sam Coulson: | Actually, I shouldn't say that because I'm your teacher. |
Josie Geller: | That thing. That moment when you kiss someone, and everything around you becomes hazy, and the only thing in focus is you and this person, and you realize that that person is the only person that you're suppose to kiss for the rest of your life. |
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