Never Been Kissed

  • 1999


MOVIE IS emotional relentless innocent predictable wonderful
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57 % Rotten
$ 84 Million
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Positive Reviews 27
Negative reviews 15
Average Rating 3.1/5
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3.8
The movies screenplay is contrived and not blindingly original, but Barrymore illuminates it with sunniness, and creates a lovable character. Rogerebert
4.0
All of the predictable complications ensue, leading to a finale thats more romantic than persuasive, but fun. Common Sense Media
3.0
While pics high concept often defies logic and its story has about as many holes as a colander, Raja Gosnells sophomore directing effort has all the e .. Variety
2.5
Barrymore and Arquette take their performances to heart and are clearly having a ball with the material, but its Gosnells solid direction that keeps t .. Austin Chronicle
4.5
Barrymore again displays her remarkable ability to get the audience rooting for her singular blend of vulnerability and sunny optimism. Time Out
4.5
y and large she generates the kind of charm that, since Scream and Everyone Says I Love You, shes made her trademark. The Guardian
2.5
Drew Barrymore, the pictures executive producer and star, has a cover girls luminous complexion and a smile that radiates warmth like a space heater.
2.5
Barrymore and Arquette take their performances to heart and are clearly having a ball with the material, but its Gosnells solid direction that keeps t ..
3.5
The film could succeed on its stars glee alone, but Grosnell, working from a snappy script by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, has a terrific time jugg .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
Drew Barrymore movies have an advantage that others dont they have Drew Barrymore in them. But that doesnt take away from the fact that she makes more .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
Critique: Generic, unoriginal, mildly amusing comedy, offers very little in laugh out loud humor, but does give us several dynamic performances, and s .. JoBlo
4.0
Then there is the constant striving for peer approval and the endless pressures to measure up to someone elses expectations. Spirituality And Practice
4.5
A lively tribute to the awkwardness and power of adolescent girlhood. Village Voice
2.5
Despite the fantasy setting and aesthetic, its a human tale about relatable characters with real emotions. ReelViews
3.8
Never Been Kissed (1999) 3 Stars (out of 4) Tweet Reporter Card By Jeffrey M. Anderson Drew Barrymore produced and stars in this comedy about a geeky .. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
Although it has a female lead, this is not just a chick flick and holds strong appeal as a date movie.There is enough varied and intelligent humor and ..
4.0
The resolution of Gellers dilemma is the centerpiece of the film. Lariat
2.0
Instead, the script is recycled from spare parts of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Carrie, Pretty in Pink and Some Kind of Wonderful, and director Raja .. News Review
3.0
hanks to Barrymores captivating performance, a fun turn from David Arquette and a minor role for Leelee Sobieski, this is enjoyable fare. Radio Times
3.0
Beyond Barrymores fun take, the films other performances are delivered with mixed results. Screen It
1.5
Never Been Kissed does very little to distinguish itself from the umpteen other high school comedies weve seen this year. Independent
2.5
The best things about Never Been Kissed are its colorful camera work and funny dialogue, although much of its humor is so youth centered that older vi .. Cs Monitor
2.5
The lessons of Never Been Kissed are simple, but, thanks to Barrymores goodhearted presence, Josies comic emotional journey has plenty of mass appeal. .. Film Journal International ..
2.5
Never Been Kissed is all over the movie genre map, from romantic comedy to teen comedy to poignant high school drama.And, unfortunately, little of it .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
The films ending is so hokey that it becomes almost a parody, but Barrymores innocent charisma gives its such grace that it becomes a perfect cap to a .. Internet Reviews
1.9
It has some warm and humorous spots, but not enough to overcome its many obstacles. Internet Reviews
1.5
The movie makes virtually every mistake in the book, including flagrantly violating the moral of their own story. Internet Reviews
2.5
When the story begins to turn toward Josies growing relationship with her attractive English teacher, Sam Coulson (Michael Vartan), the movie begins t .. Q Network
1.5
Everyone knows that its nice to be vindicated; and everyones grateful not to have to relive those bruising adolescent years. Ew
1.0
The movies tiresome joke is that, even the second time around, Josie still cant get it right. Salon
4.0
Drew Barrymore is a wonderful talent, with an engaging vulnerability.
4.5
The most exhilarating American movie I have seen this year which isnt saying much. Observer
3.0
This is an okay date flick. Its somewhat forgettable, like high school should be, but possessing a few moments itll be tough to get out of your head. Flim Threet
3.8
Yet of all the Pulp knockoffs Ive seen, this is the first that truly understands and captures what made that film such a triumph. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
It lacks a tightly written screenplay, smart characters, or any real honest emotions (the movie is mostly steeped in obvious sentimentality). The Movie Boy
5.0
With its gutsy humor and three cornered May September May romance, Among Giants heartily celebrates modern independent spirits in the wastes of post T .. Chicago Tribune
4.0
While Never Been Kissed belongs heart and soul to Barrymore, Sobieskis natural poise and assurance reminds us that her own prime time is not so very f .. Calendar Live
1.3
But if it werent for Barrymore, Shannon and Sobieski, this would be the worst movie Ive seen this year. Spliced Wire
2.5
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
1.5
For fans of flicks about hardened journalists, this one may be too much a puff piece, but for the Friday night date crowd, it scans just fine. E Online
2.5
Barrymores vitality just wont let you write off this corny picture. Ross Anthony
2.0
Besides the half baked premise, its full of lame jokes, characters no deeper than a mud puddle, and a cloying message speech that is painful to sit th .. Film Quips Online
1.5
This is not the first film that was banned from the Chinese market this year (that would be A Wrinkle in Time) but it definitely makes one wonder how .. The Mary Sue
4.5
Drew Barrymores virtuoso performance smooths over the plot holes. Chicago Reader
4.5
The script efficiently contrives a spiral of dilemmas and challenges to bring about Josies ultimate blossoming. Bfi
1.5
Too bad the film, about a budding journalist assigned to do an expose on the degradations of high school life, simply isnt worthy of . Baltimoresun
3.8
...here is a film that is lighthearted and simple, but is made all the more appreciative because of Barrymores presence... Cinema Phile
3.5
The deft script and solid performances turn what could have been empty piffle into remarkably entertaining piffle thatll leave you smiling. Net Flix
0.5
This kind of dippy, silly drivel has no right to succeed, yet it does... Boston Phoenix
3.6
If youre having a hard time imagining Drew Barrymore as a nerd, you must see this movie. Apollo Guide
3.1
Never Been Kissed sets its sights on being slight and enjoyable, and there it succeeds. Cine Matter
2.5
Never Been Kissed, like so many coulda shoulda woulda been good movies, starts out strong. Then it loses its nerve in the third act, substituting a fu ..
2.0
Attempts to tap into the sense of missed opportunity that one inevitably leaves high school with. Unfortunately, it fails to offer anything other than .. Zaki's Corner
4.5
Barrymore never shies away from Josies awkwardness, which only make her portrayal that much more winning.
4.0
This is really a good performance.Never Been Kissed is an example of how the right star can illuminate an entire project. Angel Fire
1.5
Theres plenty to pick on, such as the mean spiritedness of much of the films humor, or yet another relentless parade of pointless pop culture referenc ..



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