Book of Love

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Book of Love

PG-13

1990

1h 22m

Romance

Comedy

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In the 1950s, Jack (Chris Young) is dying for a prom date with pretty Lily (Josie Bissett), but she's already attached to bad boy Angelo (Beau Dremann). So, to assuage the pain, he passes the time hanging out with buddies Crutch (Keith Coogan) and Floyd (John Cameron Mitchell). They engage in a number of high jinks involving everything from jalopies to getting drunk for the first time. Although Lily remains an elusive target, Jack does find friendship with tough girl Gina (Tricia Leigh Fisher).

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One of the best comedies of the 90s! You can't help but fall in love with it!

Rated: 3/5

Oct 26, 2008

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Jul 22, 2005

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Senior year, bullies, unattainable chick, prom night

Rated: 3/5

May 8, 2004

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A really, really cute 90's flick that very few people saw. This was another one that I found because of Keith Coogan! Thank you, Keith!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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"Essentially Book of Love is a tamer, less boring version of Mischief (another film you've probably never heard of) but lacks the lovely Kelly Preston. If these cookie cutter 50's comedies are your thing, check it out, otherwise continue pretending it doesn't exist, I've already forgotten about it." Full review at: http://www.commonsensemoviereviews.com/2010/03/book-of-love-1990.html

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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(First and only viewing - 8/26/2009)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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A coming of age story set in the 1950's about high school love, best friends and the "what if" that happen in life. With an unknown cast (at that time)...the music of the era is the only thing that propels this comedy. Fans of 'American Graffiti' will most likely enjoy this film more for it's nostalgic look at the music and atmosphere of rebellious youth!!!!!!!!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/10/10

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Not really what I expected, but it was alright.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Robert Shaye

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Chris Young

Jack Twiller

Keith Coogan

Crutch Kane

Josie Bissett

Lily

Jill Jaress

Mrs. Kitty Twiller

Aeryk Egan

Peanut

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Synopsis

In the 1950s, Jack (Chris Young) is dying for a prom date with pretty Lily (Josie Bissett), but she's already attached to bad boy Angelo (Beau Dremann). So, to assuage the pain, he passes the time hanging out with buddies Crutch (Keith Coogan) and Floyd (John Cameron Mitchell). They engage in a number of high jinks involving everything from jalopies to getting drunk for the first time. Although Lily remains an elusive target, Jack does find friendship with tough girl Gina (Tricia Leigh Fisher).

Director: Robert Shaye
Producer: Rachel Talalay
Screenwriter: William Kotzwinkle
Production Co: New Line Cinema
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.4M
Runtime: 1h 22m
Sound Mix: Surround