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In which nosotros analyze 2009 teen pic 17 Again , the most important Zac Efron star vehicle of our fourth dimension.

A Highly Scientific Analysis of 17 AGAIN

Every fourth dimension I write a Highly Scientific (term used loosely) Film Analysis, I am almost always writing about what I consider to the all-time and the well-nigh rewatchable movies. This is probably considering I oasis't even managed to watch anything outside of my own (considerable) teen moving picture collection. Which might be because I e'er desire to talk about things that are my favorites, but potentially it also has something to do with the low effort required from walking into the other room and grabbing a DVD I already own. So if y'all assumed from the title of this post that oh this is a crappy moving-picture show starring Zac Efron, this is going to be a slam review, Y'all ARE And so Dead WRONG It'South Non EVEN FUNNY. Because Zac is an ethereal angel who blessed us in 2009 with a new spin on what was starting to feel similar a forgotten genre.

The So-Chosen Plot:

It'due south 1989 and Mike's future is bright and full of potential - he'southward the star of the basketball team, with a shot at going to higher on a full sports scholarship. But unfortunately, Mike is dating the worlds biggest asshole, a daughter named Scarlett who proceeds to tell him seconds before the about of import basketball game of his life, that she'due south significant. Then Mike bails on his important game, to let Scarlett know that he will exist in that location to have care of her and the baby.

18 years later and Mike (Matthew Perry) has what he feels is an unsuccessful career as a pharmaceutical sales rep. Years of resentment for not having been able to go to college and having his potential left unfulfilled take led Mike'southward married woman Scarlett (Leslie Isle of mann) to carve up from him and to his kids Maggie (Michelle Trachtenberg) and Alex disliking him. Mike visits his old loftier schoolhouse to reflect on his glory days and runs into a mysterious and wise janitor. Later that night and in the heart of a storm, Mike sees the mysterious janitor jump off of a bridge. Mike tries to rescue him and falls into a foreign whirlpool in the river below.

The next morn, Mike discovers he has transformed into his 17-year-onetime cocky (Zac Efron). With the assist of his rich and nerdy best friend Ned (Thomas Lennon), Mike enrolls in high school equally the new kid Marking. Ned believes Mike has had a "spirit guide transformation" and Mike thinks he must redeem himself by helping out his son and daughter. And just mayhap along the way he can relieve his marriage while he's at it. (Assuming he can terminate his own girl from trying to bound his hot 17-yr-sometime bones.)

Casting Callback:

Zac Efron as Teen Mike

THIS IS THE Best Moving picture ZAC HAS Always BEEN IN OR EVER Volition Be IN. I am expressionless serious. He is just then on in every scene and completely perfect in this role. He's shockingly funny and sincere. When he turns back into Matthew Perry at the end of the moving picture...? WORST MOMENT OF MY LIFE. Fifty-fifty if you aren't awkwardly attracted to Zac like I am, you will find yourself won over by him in this movie.

Leslie Mann equally Adult Scarlett

So, Leslie Mann'due south one of those people that isn't exactly a depict for me, only I'yard always happy to see her in whatever I'chiliad watching. Considering she's always reliably funny and expert.

Michelle Trachtenberg every bit Maggie

Bratty teenager that I desire to whack on the side of the head? Michelle has certainly got that archetype down pat.

Thomas Lennon as Adult Ned

OOOOOOH MY GAAAAWD, why isn't Thomas Lennon put in EVERY Motion-picture show, Always? This movie is fabricated a Million times meliorate by his involvement. Playing the stereotypical "nerd" could accept been so trite (particularly to snobby nerds such as myself), simply he plays information technology brilliantly. And his constant peacocking and pursuit of "Marker'south" chief made for a slap-up b-plot.

Chemistry Grade: B

Weirdly enough, Zac Efron and Leslie Mann kiiiind of have some absurdly adept chemistry going on. The whole scene where they dance together? And Zac helping her with all the "heavy lifting" (okay, non actually a euphemism) in the back yard? Merely they do lose some points for the statutory/MILFyness of it all. And the whole separated adult couple getting dorsum together scenario is non almost as romantic for me as teens falling in dearest for the kickoff time, evs. So story wise information technology doesn't do much for me, only actor-wise, I take to give it off-white credit. Leslie and Zac accept more chemistry than with anyone else I've seen opposite Zac in a pic.

Cliche Count: 13

gratuitous cheerleader dance number: two
magical body swap: 1
gratuitous fight scene (with medieval weaponry and low-cal sabers): 1
over-zealous enquiry scene: 1
transformation/makeover scene: ane
sports team bullying: i
lunchroom confrontation: 1
sex activity-ed classroom: 1
basketball training montage: one
basketball games: two
raging political party: 1

Quote-a-long:

Basically everything that comes out of Thomas Lennon's mouth is pure gold. For example:

Ned:  Are you now or have you e'er been a Norse god, vampire or time-traveling cyborg?

Mike:  I've known you since - what - starting time course? I recollect possibly I would have told yous.

Ned:  A vampire wouldn't tell. A cyborg wouldn't know.

and:

Ned: I think our hands just made a baby.

Also, Zac Efron'due south comedic timing is remarkably on and this is past far his funniest and most quotable function.

Soundtrack: Unremarkable

If you were to enquire me to name one song from this movie, I'd exist hard pressed to come up with anything. Where are the cheesy new release popular hits that are awkwardly out of engagement by the time the flick releases? Nowhere to exist found!

Sleep Party Potential: New Child In Town

I was already out of college when this movie came out - which means it manages to be a funny and enjoyable teen picture show without riding in on the nostalgia factor. And because it was released at a weird time for teen movies (as in the genre has barely existed in the past several years), that means in that location are still people who haven't seen this. Which means it tin't be background slumber political party fodder, it needs to exist the principal event. So grab a champ can or two and feel free to talk over your inappropriate attraction to a very young Zac Efron. Because this pic has the potential to be added to your teen film repertoire.

Megan Crane's photo Virtually the Author: Megan is an unabashed fangirl who is oft in a state of panic about her inability to watch, read and play all the things.