She's All That

I couldn't write about 10 Things I Hate About You and not write about my other favorite 90's high school movie. She's All That is another 90's modernization of a classic play.. Pygmalion. It's jam-packed with big names.. or at least they all were in the 90's: Freddie Prinze, Jr., Rachael Leigh Cook, Paul Walker, Matthew Lillard, Kevin Pollak, Lil' Kim, Anna Paquin, and of course, the random school D.J., Usher. While its a bit more of a cheesy representation of the high school world, its still an awesome 90's classic.. minus the horribly dorky and unrealistic dance sequence that the 90's rom-coms are infamous for... and not to mention the scene when Zack and Dean are deciding who to bet on, commenting on each option openly as they walk by, of course settling on the art-geek Laney. While its not loved for its realness, its a classic opposites attract rom-com that gets the job done. While music isn't a main contributor in this film, its most memorable song choice has to be "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer. Its actually the first movie to feature it in a film and it has a perfectly delicate, romantic sound that compliments her inexperienced and new feelings towards Zack. Perhaps the film's most climactic and famous scene is when Laney has been given a makeover by Zack's sister in preparation for that night's party. As "Kiss Me" comes on, she emerges, walking down the stairs complete with dress and heels, and Zack's pleasantly surprised jaw drops making Laney blush. Its probably one of the best representations of what every teen girl imagines happening in high school and its displayed perfectly here.