If absolute power corrupts absolutely, then would it be safe to say that absolute popularity does the same thing? If you’re a part of the in-crowd at a high school anywhere in America, your answer would probably be a resounding “no,” but in her latest offering, LOVE DON’T COST A THING, director Troy Beyer tries to make her audience arrive at a different response. MOVIEGUIDE®, therefore, advises extreme caution for mature audiences. There is also plenty of foul language, though much of it is light.
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Their movie also contains some graphic talk about condoms in scenes where Alvin’s father tries to relive his life as a “player” through his son. Using a script from a 1987 movie, the filmmakers communicate this positive message, however, through a humanist Hollywood lens blurred with stereotypes. Ultimately, LOVE DON’T COST A THING uses negative images to communicate a positive premise, which says honesty pays if you’re true to yourself. Although this movie is not so smart, Alvin learns that it’s better to be smart and kind rather than dumb and popular. When Paris needs a favor from Alvin, Alvin pays Paris to pretend to be his girlfriend for two weeks so that he can get the popularity he craves. Alvin has a crush on popular cheerleader Paris Morgan, nicely played by Disney alum Christina Milian.
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He is portrayed with all the stereotypical trappings of the brilliant outsider.
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LOVE DON’T COST A THING stars Nickelodeon star Nick Cannon as Alvin Johnson, played by Nickelodeon’s Nick Cannon, is your everyday high school genius/loser.