Whatever It Takes

Whatever It Takes

How low will they go to get the girls of their dreams?

Directed by David Raynr

Produced by Columbia Pictures, Phoenix Pictures

200094 min5.8 / 10

A lighthearted teen romantic comedy about two mismatched friends learning that the girls they're chasing may not be the ones they actually want.

A nerdy teen, Ryan Woodman is smitten with the popular and gorgeous Ashley Grant, who apparently has no interest in him. Meanwhile, dim star athlete Chris Campbell has his eye on Ryan's brainy and beautiful friend, Maggie Carter. The two agree to help each other in their romantic quests, but, as they come closer to their goals, both Ryan and Chris suspect that they might be pursuing the wrong girls.

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  • Is Whatever It Takes one of a kind? No. Less singular than 100% of films.

  • Is Whatever It Takes easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Whatever It Takes violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does Whatever It Takes end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Whatever It Takes scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Whatever It Takes sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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12/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity3

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise23

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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