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He's All That
2021 91 min United States of America 18+
★5.3
Comedy, Romance
Director: Mark Waters
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Description
To get revenge on her ex-boyfriend, an influencer attempts to transform an unpopular classmate into prom king.
Starring
Addison Rae
Actor
Tanner Buchanan
Actor
Madison Pettis
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
He's All That is a polarizing modernization of the 1998 classic that swaps gender roles and integrates social media themes. While some viewers find it a harmless, occasionally charming update, many critics dismiss the film as a shallow, poorly acted imitation hampered by stiff dialogue and cliché-ridden writing.
| Adaptation | The film fails to capture the charm of its predecessor, coming across as a derivative imitation rather than a standalone project. | |
| Screenplay | The script leans too heavily on thin, cardboard characters and contrived school archetypes that prevent genuine emotional connection. | |
| Acting | Performances from the leads are largely viewed as stiff, robotic, and lacking the necessary depth to ground the story. | |
| Culture | The integration of social media culture divides viewers: some appreciate its contemporary relevance, while others find the reliance on digital aesthetics and Instagram-style clips distracting. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the emotional resonance are split; some find the modern take sharper and more touching than the original, while others find the film emotionally muted and superficial. | |
| Humor | The humor is widely perceived as weak or absent, with many finding the attempts at comedy to be cringey or reminiscent of a low-budget school play. |