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Drive Me Crazy
1999 91 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.6
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Director: John Schultz
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Description
Nicole and Chase live next door to each other but are worlds apart. However, they plot a scheme to date each other in order to attract the interest and jealousy of their respective romantic prey. But in the mist of planning a gala centennial celebration, Nicole and Chase find that the one they always wanted was closer than they ever thought.
Budget:
$8M
US Gross:
$17.85M
Worldwide:
$22.59M
Starring
Melissa Joan Hart
Actor
Adrian Grenier
Actor
Stephen Collins
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Drive Me Crazy is a divisive teen film that oscillates between being dismissed as a forgettable, formulaic romantic comedy and praised as a sincere, lighthearted look at high school dynamics. While some viewers enjoy its nostalgic soundtrack and charming atmosphere, others criticize the performances and lack of genuine humor.
| Score | The film utilizes an engaging pop-grunge soundtrack that effectively captures the late-90s youth aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies heavily on standard, derivative tropes regarding American high school social hierarchies. | |
| Acting | The lead performances range from charming and sincere for some viewers to overly theatrical and pretentious for others. | |
| Humor | The film's classification as a comedy is disputed, as the humor fails to land for many viewers while others find it to be a light and healthy genre effort. |