Down To You
2000
Al (Freddy Prinze, Jr.) and Imogen (Julia Stiles) are college students at a New York university who meet at a bar and are immediately attracted to each other. Gradually, their relationship evolves over a three-month period. As their relationship intensifies, troubles arise, forcing them to separate. Years later, looking back, .. Read more
| Starring | Freddie Prinze Jr., Julia Stiles, Selma Blair, Henry Winkler |
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| Director | Kris Isacsson |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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This teenage romance details the relationship between two New York college kids, from starting out to falling out to starting over. Freddie Prinze Jr and Julia Stiles make attractive leads, but Kris Isacsson's film is marred by irritating voice-overs, asides to camera and loads of cracker-barrel philosophising about life and love. The production values are high, and there's a fine supporting performance from Henry Winkler as Prinze Jr's TV chef dad. But the picture would have benefited from a simpler, less smart-aleck approach.
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Al (Prinze) and Imogen (Stiles) are 19-year-olds tackling New York college life. The course of their relationship is... read more on Time Out
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Teen soap opera that follows the usual formula, gaining a little interest from the charm of its protagonists.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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12 out of 12 people found this review helpful
Pretty Good
Down To You is another in the long line of romantic comedies that follows the ?Boy meets girl, something goes wrong, etc? that has been done a thousand times. So why am I recommending this? Because it?s a genuinely engaging film that is just that little bit better than most of the genre.
I took a chance on this movie because I am a big fan of Julia Stiles, but if, like me ? you would rather have a root canal than watch Freddie Prinze Jr - then prepare to be (slightly) amazed.
Playing Al, a college student who wants to be a chef like his tv chef dad (Henry Winkler), Prinze meets fellow student Imogen (Stiles) in a bar. They hit it off straight away and form a picture perfect couple. Much like real life, the honeymoon period fades and we see the relationship gradually deteriorate. Both the ascent of the relationship and the decline are handled deftly without resort to over the top scenarios or histrionics. You will feel for both parties without taking sides and hope for an eventual reunion, which may or may not come ? I shan?t spoil it for you!
Its more ?Rom? than ?Com? as the supporting cast who are there for purely laughs generally fall flat (although a walk-on by Aston Kutcher is surprisingly good). Down To You more than compensates with the ?Rom?. The strength of the film lies in the two leads who play off each other incredibly well giving a good portrayal of a young couple in a relationship without ever getting overly mushy or schmaltzy.
It may be fairly formulaic and hold no surprises but is enjoyable and worth 90 mins of your life if you are in a romantic mood. -
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Pretty good actually
This film I only rented due to my julia stiles obbsession- then found it to be new and refreshing and seemingly miles ahead of other teen romance movies. If you liked 10 things I hate about you, or Cruel Intentions, you'll like this!!
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
GREAT MOVIE!
LOVED THIS FILM - WAS JUST HOW LOVE IS SUPPOSED TO BE!
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Pretty good actually
This film I only rented due to my julia stiles obbsession- then found it to be new and refreshing and seemingly miles ahead of other teen romance movies. If you liked 10 things I hate about you, or Cruel Intentions, you'll like this!!
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[Highly rated reviewer]
Down to You
This film was recommended by a friend as an example of art imitating life. I am in the exact same situation as the character Julia Stiles. Having loved and lost THE ONE!! we are back in touch. I'm looking forward to my happy ending.
This was a great film, although I didn't know Freddie Prinze Junior (is he the guy that stole Jessica Love Hewitts heart?). A really solid love story of the of fashioned kind, with great music ... boy meets girl... boy and girl part... boy and girl start new lives... and the happy ever after.
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12 out of 12 people found this review helpful
Pretty Good
Down To You is another in the long line of romantic comedies that follows the ?Boy meets girl, something goes wrong, etc? that has been done a thousand times. So why am I recommending this? Because it?s a genuinely engaging film that is just that little bit better than most of the genre.
I took a chance on this movie because I am a big fan of Julia Stiles, but if, like me ? you would rather have a root canal than watch Freddie Prinze Jr - then prepare to be (slightly) amazed.
Playing Al, a college student who wants to be a chef like his tv chef dad (Henry Winkler), Prinze meets fellow student Imogen (Stiles) in a bar. They hit it off straight away and form a picture perfect couple. Much like real life, the honeymoon period fades and we see the relationship gradually deteriorate. Both the ascent of the relationship and the decline are handled deftly without resort to over the top scenarios or histrionics. You will feel for both parties without taking sides and hope for an eventual reunion, which may or may not come ? I shan?t spoil it for you!
Its more ?Rom? than ?Com? as the supporting cast who are there for purely laughs generally fall flat (although a walk-on by Aston Kutcher is surprisingly good). Down To You more than compensates with the ?Rom?. The strength of the film lies in the two leads who play off each other incredibly well giving a good portrayal of a young couple in a relationship without ever getting overly mushy or schmaltzy.
It may be fairly formulaic and hold no surprises but is enjoyable and worth 90 mins of your life if you are in a romantic mood. -
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Pretty good actually
This film I only rented due to my julia stiles obbsession- then found it to be new and refreshing and seemingly miles ahead of other teen romance movies. If you liked 10 things I hate about you, or Cruel Intentions, you'll like this!!
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
GREAT MOVIE!
LOVED THIS FILM - WAS JUST HOW LOVE IS SUPPOSED TO BE!
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Grim
Possibly one of the worst films ever
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Not bad....
A typically slushy sort of film, but good content, quite close to real life - which is a key element to films such as these. Would recommend to couples to watch this, not single people!!
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Couldn't watch it all the way through
Sorry but this movie was terrible. I was watching it and then got bored and skipped it.
Half of the plot is predictable and though the 2 actors if given better lines would perform better they didn't do very well in this movie.
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a little predictable
This film has 2 good leads, who do a good job. the film is a little predictable but I was glad there was a happy ending for those involved, as they were likable characters.love will conquer all!!
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Your typical Rom com
Nothing terribly exciting, not 1 of the best rom coms.. but quite a sweet film..
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Only watch if Sky TV is on the blink
Very boring attempt at adult perception of teenage romance. Looks like a college movie when Julia Stiles and Freddy Prinze Jr talk to camera. Could have been much better, particularly if Julia and Freddy weren't in it - there was no chemistry whatsoever! PS if you do happen to watch it note how uncomfortable Julia looks when she dances (or attempts to), never mind Save The Last Dance!
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middle of the road
This was neither good or bad, it was very average, i would not recommend it but i would not say dont bother watching it either as it was easy watching!
Critics' reviews (6)
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This teenage romance details the relationship between two New York college kids, from starting out to falling out to starting over. Freddie Prinze Jr and Julia Stiles make attractive leads, but Kris Isacsson's film is marred by irritating voice-overs, asides to camera and loads of cracker-barrel philosophising about life and love. The production values are high, and there's a fine supporting performance from Henry Winkler as Prinze Jr's TV chef dad. But the picture would have benefited from a simpler, less smart-aleck approach.
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Al (Prinze) and Imogen (Stiles) are 19-year-olds tackling New York college life. The course of their relationship is... read more on Time Out
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Teen soap opera that follows the usual formula, gaining a little interest from the charm of its protagonists.
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"...Prinze and Stiles have genuine screen charisma to spare..."
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"...Prinze is a natural charmer onscreen..."
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"...Full of energy..."
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