This romantic comedy proved to be quite entertaining and humorous, reminding me a lot of John Hughes’ Ferris Bueller's Day Off—not so much his more dramatic films such as The Breakfast Club or Pretty in Pink. It was my first time watching it, and although I still prefer those other two movies, this is another excellent film from Hughes that originated in the 80s and continues to resonate well with audiences now. **4.…

I'm no heartthrob; I’ve never been that kind of guy. It’s Samantha Baker’s sixteenth birthday, but her family is so preoccupied with her sister’s upcoming wedding that they’ve completely overlooked Sam’s special day. To make matters worse, she has a crush on Jake Ryan, the popular boy at school, who seems entirely unaware of her existence. Then there's Ted "The Geek," a freshman who clearly pines for her whenever …