From director John Stockwell (Blue Crush), I didn't think this film was completely predictable, but it certainly had quite a clichés, but it is still viewable. Basically troubled and wealthy 17-year-old Nicole Oakley (Kirsten Dunst) always breaks rules, and she meets grade-A student Carlos Nuñez (Jay Hernandez) who has big dreams. They are first innocently flirting, but they quickly develop a passionate love, only to be spoilt by Nicole's self-destructive behaviour and Carlos's future in jeopardy. Even with the objection by their families, they do eventually get back together for a relatively happy ending. Also starring Bruce Davison as Tom Oakley, Herman Osorio as Luis, Miguel Castro as Eddie, Tommy De La Cruz as Victor, Soledad St. Hilaire as Mrs. Nunez, Lucinda Jenney as Courtney Oakley and Taryn Manning as Maddy. Dunst really proves herself as a good young actress, it has a good soundtrack, and the story has some interesting moments, this is certainly one to try, a good teenage romantic drama. Worth watching!
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