There
is a light touch to events (a dance number is a highlight) and the
occasional shifts in time serve to highlight the roller-coaster nature
of a relationship's early days and how jokes can go stale over
time.
But as the film progresses it doesn't get any deeper.
We
can see that Summer isn't into him as much as he is into her and when
things go sour he's put through hell, but there's really nothing more
to this film than that.
It's too even-handed to really get into the pain of being dumped.
We're
shown that it's as much his fault as hers, and the single line where
any kind of hurt is addressed ("you pretty much just do what you want")
feels like the only true thing this film has to say.
It's
nice for the characters that they're all so adult about things, but
when a lightweight relationship segues into a lightweight breakup it
makes for a fairly, well, lightweight viewing experience no matter how
charming it seems. DVD Special Features
Not too much on offer, just some deleted and extended scenes - but
nothing to write home about. That said, this is an instant cult classic
and should be in the DVD collection of any self respecting movie nerd.
Conclusion:
Movie 75% Extras: 50%
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