I Love You, Beth Cooper: DVD Edition
Review by JAM
I think everyone has had the dream where they blurt out something they hold deep inside of them at seemingly the least opportune time. Of course for most people, it hopefully only happens in their dreams. Denis Cooverman (played by Paul Rust) decides to do just that during his valedictorian speech by professing his love for Beth Cooper (Hayden Panettierre), a cheerleading beauty he had long admired from afar. Little did he know that one decision would lead him on the adventure of a lifetime all in one night.
This movie is a fun romp through typical teen stereotype categories, with each character becoming slightly multi-faceted as the movie continues. The popular cheerleader becomes a lost little girl, the nerdy valedictorian becomes a slightly more suave defender of honor, the faithful best friend becomes a dashing hero in a wet towel snapping fight, and so on and so forth. This teen comedy may not take its place with the classics from the 80s, but it deserves a place with the teen comedies of the past decade. The movie is based on the book of the same name by Larry Doyle so check that out as well. The DVD itself gets a positive review, but the extras move it towards the top.
Extras
The extras include an interview with the writer of the book and screenplay which gives a good introspective look on where the characters came from in this teen comedy. It also includes an alternate ending which includes a twist that would have kept Beth’s old boyfriend on a collision course with Denis in the time to come. There is a music video by Paul Rust in which he extols the joy and love that comes from peanut butter toast. If you liked the character, it might be your type of thing. One other great bonus on the disc is the group interview/dialogue in which the actors all discuss character development as assigned by director Chris Columbus and interpersonal friendships which developed during the filming of this movie. Thanks to the extras, I’d definitely recommend checking out I Love You, Beth Cooper.
The extras include an interview with the writer of the book and screenplay which gives a good introspective look on where the characters came from in this teen comedy. It also includes an alternate ending which includes a twist that would have kept Beth’s old boyfriend on a collision course with Denis in the time to come. There is a music video by Paul Rust in which he extols the joy and love that comes from peanut butter toast. If you liked the character, it might be your type of thing. One other great bonus on the disc is the group interview/dialogue in which the actors all discuss character development as assigned by director Chris Columbus and interpersonal friendships which developed during the filming of this movie. Thanks to the extras, I’d definitely recommend checking out I Love You, Beth Cooper.
Bonus Features include:
Alternate Ending – Must see viewing
Deleted Scenes
I Love You, Larry Doyle – A talk with the author and screenwriter
We Are All Different But That’s a Good Thing – Interview/dialogue with the cast
Peanut Butter Toast – Paul Rust rocking out
Fox Movie Channel Presents In Character with Hayden Panettierre
Fox Movie Channel Presents In Character with Paul Rust
I Love you, Beth Cooper (102 minutes; rated PG-13) from 20th Century Fox makes it ways to the shelves on November 3, 2009. Take a chance on Beth!
Alternate Ending – Must see viewing
Deleted Scenes
I Love You, Larry Doyle – A talk with the author and screenwriter
We Are All Different But That’s a Good Thing – Interview/dialogue with the cast
Peanut Butter Toast – Paul Rust rocking out
Fox Movie Channel Presents In Character with Hayden Panettierre
Fox Movie Channel Presents In Character with Paul Rust
I Love you, Beth Cooper (102 minutes; rated PG-13) from 20th Century Fox makes it ways to the shelves on November 3, 2009. Take a chance on Beth!
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