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      Book of Love

      PG-13 1990 1 hr. 22 min. Romance Comedy List
      Reviews 57% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score In the 1950s, Jack (Chris Young) is dying for a prom date with pretty Lily (Josie Bissett), but she's already attached to bad boy Angelo (Beau Dremann). So, to assuage the pain, he passes the time hanging out with buddies Crutch (Keith Coogan) and Floyd (John Cameron Mitchell). They engage in a number of high jinks involving everything from jalopies to getting drunk for the first time. Although Lily remains an elusive target, Jack does find friendship with tough girl Gina (Tricia Leigh Fisher). Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member A really, really cute 90's flick that very few people saw. This was another one that I found because of Keith Coogan! Thank you, Keith! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member "Essentially Book of Love is a tamer, less boring version of Mischief (another film you've probably never heard of) but lacks the lovely Kelly Preston. If these cookie cutter 50's comedies are your thing, check it out, otherwise continue pretending it doesn't exist, I've already forgotten about it." Full review at: http://www.commonsensemoviereviews.com/2010/03/book-of-love-1990.html Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member (First and only viewing - 8/26/2009) Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member A coming of age story set in the 1950's about high school love, best friends and the "what if" that happen in life. With an unknown cast (at that time)...the music of the era is the only thing that propels this comedy. Fans of 'American Graffiti' will most likely enjoy this film more for it's nostalgic look at the music and atmosphere of rebellious youth!!!!!!!! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/10/10 Full Review Audience Member Not really what I expected, but it was alright. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member UN AMOR VERDADERO A PESAR DEL DESTINO Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Caffeinated Clint Moviehole One of the best comedies of the 90s! You can't help but fall in love with it! Rated: 3/5 Oct 26, 2008 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 22, 2005 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Senior year, bullies, unattainable chick, prom night Rated: 3/5 May 8, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In the 1950s, Jack (Chris Young) is dying for a prom date with pretty Lily (Josie Bissett), but she's already attached to bad boy Angelo (Beau Dremann). So, to assuage the pain, he passes the time hanging out with buddies Crutch (Keith Coogan) and Floyd (John Cameron Mitchell). They engage in a number of high jinks involving everything from jalopies to getting drunk for the first time. Although Lily remains an elusive target, Jack does find friendship with tough girl Gina (Tricia Leigh Fisher).
      Director
      Robert Shaye
      Rating
      PG-13
      Genre
      Romance, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $1.4M
      Sound Mix
      Surround