She's got every thing going for her. He's going for her with every thing he's got.

Starring: John Cusack, Ione Skye, John Mahoney, Lili Taylor, Amy Brooks, Pamela Adlon, Jason Gould, Loren Dean

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"What I really want to do with my life - what I want to do for a living - is I want to be with your daughter. I'm good at it." - Lloyd Dobler

Why watch this? The regular guy. The pristine, brainy out-of-reach girl. Have courage, Lloyd.

Plot Summary: Lloyd Dobler, an optimistic and unmotivated high school graduate, falls for Ione Skye's Diane Court, the class valedictorian with a sheltered life and an overprotective father. Despite their differing backgrounds and Lloyd's lack of ambition contrasting with Diane's academic pursuits and future plans, they unexpectedly begin a relationship during the summer after graduation. Their blossoming romance and Diane's aspirations are challenged by her father's disapproval and other outside pressures.

Dad's Preview: Lloyd Dobler steps out of his class and asks out the beautiful valedictorian, Diane Court. Well, she accepts. He learns that she really doesn't have many friends, and is heading to England next year. Her doting father wants her to date a more ambitious suitor. This IS the best 80's bittersweet Teen RomCom - don't miss it. This film introduced the world to director Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire (1996), Almost Famous (2000)).

Gracie Films; 20th Century Fox