Popularity is nice. Popular girls are not.|Jul. 10, 2009|United States | Canada|102 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Comedy;Romance
Description: On graduation day at Buffalo Glenn High School, valedictorian Denis Cooverman makes a bold move by confessing his love for head cheerleader Beth Cooper during his speech. He also mocks Valli, a vain rich girl, Greg, a bully, and Beth’s boyfriend, Kevin, while encouraging his best friend Rich to come out as gay. After the ceremony, Denis invites Beth and her friends, Cammy and Treece, to a party at his house.
At the party, Denis’s parents leave, but not before his father awkwardly mentions that condoms are available upstairs. Kevin, Beth’s Army boyfriend, shows up with his friends, seeking revenge on Denis for the public humiliation. A chaotic confrontation ensues, leading the group to escape in Beth’s car.
They stop at a gas station to buy beer, but the clerk questions Beth’s fake ID, which claims she’s 37. Beth bribes the clerk with a kiss, shocking Denis and making him realize she’s not the girl he idealized. Later, the group starts a bonfire in a secluded area, where Rich, Cammy, and Treece get chased by cows after attempting to tip one over.
During the bonfire, Denis plays the KISS song “Beth,” and she reveals she was named after it. Denis finds it amusing that Beth’s parents are rock fans. As the night progresses, Beth starts to see Denis in a new light, acknowledging his genuine feelings for her.
The night takes another dramatic turn when Beth, driving recklessly without headlights, nearly crashes into Denis’s parents, who are having sex in their car. They flee the scene and head to a private party at Valli’s house. Kevin and his friends track them down, leading to a confrontation where Denis challenges Kevin to a fight. In a surprising turn of events, Beth crashes Kevin’s Hummer into the house to rescue her friends, ending the chaotic night on a note of camaraderie and unexpected connections.
Cast director: Chris Columbus
Cast actor: Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust, Jack Carpenter, Lauren London, Lauren Storm, Shawn Roberts, Jared Keeso, Brendan Penny, Marie Avgeropoulos, Josh Emerson
Original name: I Love You, Beth Cooper