How to Deal (2003)

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Highly Overrated But Still Good

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

I really like Mandy Moore, I think she's a good actress and under-rated, maybe cause she's a pop singer too, I guess... I've seen many movies with her in it, and loved most of them... but I didn't get this one... She's great in it, as always! The story of her character, living her adolescence facing her parent's divorce is classic but interesting and very well acted, especially Alison Janey... and the music is great too! The "side" story of her best friend is also amazing! But the fact is, even if it's not the most important thing in this movie, I didn't get the love part... there is no chemistry here, between her character, and her boyfriend. Even if he's kinda cute, he looks too young for the part,and is not really convincing to me... my point is it doesn't work! I know it's only my opinion! So, if you like Mandy Moore, you'll like this movie! but love it? I don't know! Watch it, and make your own opinion!!

I read both "Someone Like You" and "That Summer" and loved them. When I heard that a movie of BOTH novels was going to be made, I was, to say the least, skeptical. I didn't even bother seeing the movie in theatres when it came out.However, I saw the DVD in the library and thought it might be interesting to see how bad it was. But I was surprised when I watched it. There was no feeling of trying to cram both books together, and some characters were blended in a subtle way.It was NOT "That Summer" and "Someone Like You" pushed together, but it was a very entertaining, sweet, dramatic movie. Mandy Moore is a good actress, even though she seems tied to movies made from books (A Walk to Remember). You feel sympathetic to Halley's plight and are torn between wanting everything to work out and everything to stay bad because it's so entertaining.A very good movie, not a traditional chick flick. This seems to be typical of movies made from books. "How to Deal" has depth, humor, drama, and a very fun feel. Definitely check it out!

i dunno what all you's think but i reckon Macon was the best... he's hot, funny and he's got that bad boy image i LOVE. although i didn't like how he left her in the hospital but oh well, he's still a really good character and i think Trent was really good at acting this part.i know i sound Like a Stalker but its what i thwart about him. i enjoyed watching this movie and i thwart it was pretty good.now i have to think of more lines 'cause in the comments u have to have ten lines...um mm... Mandy did a good job in this also, in fact everyone was very good actors.. i like how Sandy from The O.C was in it (not that I'm keeping track with my O.C these days)! um mm.. so overall i really enjoyed watching this movie (as i said b4, repeating myself now)

*Don't worry, No spoilers!* I loved this movie. Of course when I saw it I wasn't expecting anything really life changing, so you shouldn't either. It is just a fun film that is perfect for a teenage audience. I couldn't believe it was on the $5.50 rack at Walmart! If you're not into teen dramas then I don't recommend this film, but if thats your bag then go for it! It reminded me of the movie "Saved!" mixed with a little bit of "Say Anything". Trent Ford is unbelievably cute in it, which led me to renting the film "Deeply" which is also a very romantic movie. I do recommend you to keep a box of tissues on hand, I cried like a baby at one point. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!