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Love Don't Co$t a Thing
2003 100 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.2
Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Director: Troy Byer
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Description
A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.
US Gross:
$21.92M
Worldwide:
$21.96M
Starring
Nick Cannon
Actor
Christina Milian
Actor
Jordan Burg
Actor
Awards
6 nominations
Key opinion
Love Don't Co$t a Thing is viewed as a lightweight, formulaic teen comedy that provides simple entertainment. While some viewers appreciate the lead actors' performances and the film's charming, low-stakes approach, others find the plot predictable and reliant on tired genre clichés.
| Acting | Nick Cannon and Christina Milian deliver competent, likable performances that anchor the film's teen romance dynamic. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies heavily on standard high school tropes and predictable plot beats common in the genre. | |
| Originality | The film offers a simple, easygoing viewing experience that works well as disposable, light entertainment but lacks lasting impact. |