Retro TV1: 2009-03-08

Monday, March 9

Boys and Girls is a romantic comedy film that was released in 2000, directed by Robert Iscove. It has been said to be a new generation version of the movie When Harry Met Sally.[weasel words] The two main characters, Ryan (played by Freddie Prinze, Jr.) and Jennifer (Claire Forlani), are teenagers who meet on an airplane. Although they meet several more times, they hate each other until reunited at UC Berkeley, where they fall in love. They sleep together, but Jennifer regrets it; despite their differences, they eventually get together.

Summary

Jennifer and Ryan are students at UC Berkeley, acquaintances off and on since early adolescence. She's witty, literary, and independent; he's deliberate, serious, and always working on a plan. They take walks, console each other over break-ups, and share his plans. She's headed for Italy after graduation. Then, to their equal surprise, they spend a night together. Her response is to run away from continued intimacy and want to stay friends; he's hurt by her response, so he withdraws. Can it all get sorted out before she leaves town?

Cast

* Claire Forlani as Jennifer Burrows
* Freddie Prinze Jr. as Ryan Walker
* Alyson Hannigan as Betty
* Jason Biggs as Hunter / Steve
* Amanda Detmer as Amy
* Brendon Ryan Barrett as Young Ryan Walker
* Raquel Beaudene as Young Jennifer Burrows
* David Smigelski as Homecoming King
* Blake Shields as Homecoming Knight
* Gay Thomas as N.Y. Flight Attendant

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