The cast is so appealing, the acting so on point, the dialogue so pert, the milieu so well-defined, the production values so there, the direction so sharp, the look so polished, that it is agonizing to realize as the movie goes on how clichéd and stale the story is -- the honest musician seduced into the sleazy and superficial starmaker machinery behind the popular song. The Right Girl versus the Wrong Girl (a sleazy Brazilian "I'm With the Band" babe whose hair, unlike the Right Girl's, isn't naturally blonde). And then, God help us, a mad dash to the airport to stop the girl from leaving. You think you're seeing something as smart about the upcoming performer scene as the late lamented TV series "Unscripted" and then you find out you're seeing "She's All That." I don't want my two hours back, I want the cast to have their two months (or whatever it was) back. They could have been making a much better movie. My only consolation is that the clips will look great in everybody's talent reel; all the scenes will seem better, taken out of context.

So I figured I would watch this and be prepared to give it a nasty review...However, something came over me...I cried...I laughed...and I stood up and cheered at the end of the movie. It was simply the best film ever made! EVER! Ashlee Simpson!! Whoa! Blew me away, and the Academey should be ashamed of themselves! I will say this movie was the best film ever made in the history of cinema. It goes (1. Undiscovered 2. Casablanca 3. Rebel Without a Cause.) I mean--the script was so fresh and lively and you must see it to believe it. I wish I would've seen it in the theaters because if I knew it was going to be this good I would've had a camp set outside a week before the movie was suppose open so I can get tickets before anyone else! Best film of the year! Best film of the century! Best film ever...EVER!!!! A+!!!!!!

Although not the most sophisticated movie. Storyline is cute and Steven Strait, Pell James and Ashlee Simpson were pretty good. Some line didn't make sense and the sceen where he's acting like a rock star on stage not even noticing the groupie and Josie fighting over him was a little ridiculous and tacky. It may not be up to par with other really good romantic movies such as Notting Hill, Sleepless in Seattle, Pride and Prejudice, The Princess Bride, Pretty woman, When harry met sally.(I can add a lot more but I be sitting here for a good solid hour or so)Aside from all those movies it still is cute feel good (if you're a sap like me) movie. PS. The soundtrack's awesome too.

After reading a review on this film, which described the plot and acting as mediocre, and the cinematography poor, I must agree in part and disagree in part. While the movie was definitely not Shakespeare, it was definitely competitive with other films of its genre. In fact, as the plot dealt with a different side of fame, one that I don't think has been done before, it was therefore not a derivative, a common complaint of films. To the contrary, the plot was different, the acting very good especially from young and inexperienced actors, and the characters sympathetic. The story also provided some wisdom: messages, if you will, to be gleaned by more scrutinizing viewers. My sole problem with the film, and this can be remedied if one were to rent the full-screen version of the DVD, is the abysmal cinematography! I rent many movies and have never seen such a poorly edited film. The heads of the characters in almost every scene were cut off, the close-ups only got half of one character at times, and as far as background was concerned, that was nearly never included. This is particularly regretful as every actor in the film is remarkably attractive and it was almost impossible to see him or her! Thus, my recommendation is to see this film: enjoy the story, acting, and good-looking actors, but if you rent the DVD and not the VHS, make sure you get the full-screen version.