17 Again Review

The hottest new movie out is probably 17 Again, starring former Disney star, Zac Efron! Popular high school senior, Mike O'Donnell is the star. He's the captain of the basketball team and has a beautiful girlfriend, Scarlett. On the day of the big game, and when the scouts are there, Mike gives everything up just to be with his pregnant girlfriend. Twenty years later, his life is a mess. Scarlett has filed a divorce and he moves in with his wealthy techy friend, Ned, who is a bit of a wacko. His job in the pharmaceutical area is the same and his relationship with his kids is nonexistent. When fate gives him a second chance, Mike transforms into the young teenager he used to be. His task is to realize how fortunate he is to have a wonderful wife and two kids. Now, he just has to win them back.
The beginning started out much like HSM 3, with Zac Efron on the court in a white jersey and shorts. It moved on to a suspenseful scene with Scarlett on the sidelines. I didn’t expect him to give up his dream but ended up being surprised by his decision.
Of course, his future was predictable. What I didn’t expect was Ned, his best friend, to be a software genius and a multi-millionaire.
Many surprising events occurred as the audience discovered that teenage Mike and adult Scarlett started to become friends and when Maggie developed a small crush on teenage Mike. However, the audience was certain that Mike would become the most popular boy at his school once again.
I don’t want to spoil the ending for you, so I must say that you should watch it while it’s still out in the theaters.
This movie was sweet and entertaining, but still a bit dull and predictable at parts. The acting was surprisingly excellent, but the story was not. There’s actually another movie called 17 Again, based on two adults becoming teenagers, so when I heard the title of this movie, I was a bit confused. I give this movie a four out of five.