Title: Can't Hardly Wait

Year Released/Rating: 1998 PG-13

Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ethan Embry, Charlis Korsmo

Directed By: Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan

Written By: Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont

Genre: Comedy

Star Rating: 5/5 stars

Where I Got It: I own it

Trivia:

The film takes place on Wednesday, 17 June 1998: Barry Manilow's 55th birthday.
Ethan Embry's character is in a scene during the song "Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Straits. Ethan Embry's character in Empire Records is also in a scene with "Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Straits.
The Klepto Kid, played by Chris Owen, appears in multiple scenes stealing something: - Some random items from the convenience store when Kenny Fisher makes his introduction. - A small statue that belongs to Molly (the girl hosting the party). - A Loveburger T-shirt when the band is fighting amongst themselves. - A police car when the party is being broken up. - And finally, a gumball machine at the restaurant the morning after the party.
This was Charlie Korsmo's first (and last) on-screen appearance since Hook. He was attending MIT when he was offered the role.
Filming the final scenes of the party meant a chaotic destruction of the house. DirectorsDeborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont gave the go-ahead to completely trash the place. This involved the cast and crew pulling out drawers, dropping food all over the floor, messing up the carpets, and someone spray painting "This Party Sucked" on the front door. This all happened in one hour.

Summary: Multicharacter teenage comedy about high school graduates with different agenda of life on graduation night.

Review:

This is one of my high school favorites. I love the crazy characters and ridiculous premise. It's just a fun movie. But, I think part of the enjoyment of this movie comes from the fact that I was in high school when this movie was released. I don't think it translates to today, but I still love it. Rewatching, I am struck by just how many famous actors have little parts in this one. Jason Segel stoned and eating a watermelon! Love it!

Best Bits:

Stoner Guy: You know who else I like that didn't get much play? Velma from Scooby-Doo. She was cool. She was a hip, hip lady.
Denise: Just so you know, judging from my little experience, I kind of believe in fate. It just works in really fucked up ways sometimes. Preston: Especially in your case. I'm sorry. You gave that to me, I just had to take it. Take care. Peace out, G!
Kenny Fisher: 'Sup, ladies? Yo Jana, wanna dance? Jana: I'm allergic. Kenny Fisher: You're allergic to dancing? Jana: Yeah.
Angel Stripper: Oh I'm the weird one? You're the one calling Barry Mannilow from a phone booth at 2:00 am!
Preston: Hey, I've got one for ya. Remember that time when I was about to talk to that beautiful girl, and you came up to me and started telling me all these asinine stories? Remember that, huh? Reminiscing Guy: No. Preston: Gee, that's funny. Because it *just happened*! Reminiscing Guy: [saddened] Hey, I ain't gonna forget this, man! You just wait, I ain't inviting you to any 10-year reunion!