Rating: PG
Genre:
Comedy
Theatrical Release: 07/16/2004(USA)
Release Date: 10/19/2004
Dubbed: English/French
Sound: DD5.1
Run Time: 95 Minutes
Flags: Adult Situations, Adult Language
Distributor/Studio: Warner Home Video
Cute but geeky high-school student
Samantha Martin (
Hilary Duff) is knocked off her feet by her father's untimely death, which leaves his diner and
Samantha's well-being in the care of
Fiona (
Jennifer Coolidge),
Sam's thoroughly wicked stepmother. Not one to take on such menial tasks as dishwashing and mopping floors,
Fiona exploits
Sam's dependence as a method of hoisting any dirty work off her own shoulders. School is hardly a break for
Samantha, particularly when
Shelby (
Julie Gonzalo) is around; spoiled, wealthy, and popular,
Shelby treats
Samantha nearly as badly as
Fiona does.
Samantha's life is irrevocably changed, however, by two events: a makeover of epic proportions and a sudden electronic correspondence with a mysterious young man. Due to a misplaced cell phone and a series of fateful coincidences,
Samantha and her Prince Charming develop a romance through text messages and e-mails, and ultimately promise to meet face-to-face at the biggest school dance of the year. Of course, getting there doesn't go smoothly, and
Samantha may miss her chance to meet her dream date -- none other than
Austin (
Chad Michael Murray), the most popular boy in school.
~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
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