Released in 2005, "Love Wrecked" stars Amanda Bynes playing a high school student who has a crush on a rock star (Chris Carmack). After getting a summer gig at a Caribbean resort she learns that her idol is visiting the island and, unexpectedly, ends up marooned with him on a deserted island. But is it really deserted? Jamie-Lynn Sigler plays her catty nemesis and Jonathan Bennett her guy pal who desires more than just friendship. Amanda was 18 years-old during filming and has an undeniably cute face, but her body's not very curvy. Nevertheless, she easily carries the film with her fun-spirited charisma and likable disposition. The movie starts out great, but settles into moderately amusing by the second act. The paradisal Dominican Republic locales are a highlight. The film runs 87 minutes. GRADE: B-

I saw the updated Shakespeare/de-Vere play "She's the Man", and saw the trailer for this flick. I'd been wanting to rent it at Blockbuster because it looked like it might be worth a chuckle or two. So there I am in the local Safeway, buying some cereal and milk when I spot the "Love Wrecked" DVD on the impulse rack for three bucks. I'm thinking there's a reason it's $3 (American), but I'm also thinking "Meh, how bad could it be?" I mean, it's got to have at least a couple laughs in it, right? Right?Err... I grinned here and there, but, well, maybe it's just the dude in me, I'm not sure, because I really like the romantic comedy genre, but this film seemed to fall a little flat. The direction was okay. It could have been better, but it is what it is. The acting for the genre is actually fine. But the story premise wasn't played out to its fullest.I mean, this had the potential to be a really hilarious film, but the gags and story just seemed to plod along from one superficial "chicks fighting over dude" joke to the next.I don't know. Maybe I'm being too unfair to the film. I'm not sure I could've done a better job with the script at hand. Then again, I probably wouldn't do any worse.At least I only paid a few bucks for a copy. If you must watch it, borrow it from a friend, or check out the libraries copy.

I wouldn't say this movie changed my life or anything, but it was very cute and romantic. I also enjoyed seeing "Carlton" from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. I think that this is the first time I've seen him in something other than that show. Amanda Bynes is absolutely adorable in this film. She is slowly becoming one of my favorite young actresses. Jamie-Lynn Sigler is great as well. This movie had a "Disney Channel" feel to it. I thought it was like something that you would see that would have the tag "Disney Channel Original movie." However, the movie was entertaining and I really did enjoy it. I would recommend it to anyone who was in the market for a sweet lighthearted film.

Wow!!! What a GREAT location for a film! A nice cute story about a young girl who goes to the Caribbean for a summer job with a male friend who has feeling for her. When her favorite rock star shows up at the resort to rest up for a few days, she sets her sights on trying to meet him. The film is well shot and directed and the cast was great! I saw it at the Dominican Republic Film Festival and it was a wonderful film to end the festival. The film festival is hosted by the Sun Village Beach Resort and Spa which is the location for about 80% of the film. It really is a beautiful resort and a great spot for a vacation. Randal Klieser did a nice job with this film, and Amanda Bynes and the rest of the cast do a nice job as well.Outstanding family entertainment!