While the movie has some gaping holes -- I don't buy the Todd Sparrow character for a minute -- it's actually a decent film that I found myself enjoying more than I thought I would. I rented it mainly for Dominique Swain, who I think is underrated, but found myself engaged in the film. The most surprising thing -- who knew Tara Reid could actually act? And what happened? I'm not saying she's Meryl Streep in this, but really, I'd never have guessed she was capable of playing more than the blonde bimbo she's been doing since American Pie.

I didn't read the book & didn't walk in with preconceived notions. Basically a coming of age film about a girl attracted to a fledgling rock star and she falls into the "groupie" mindset & lifestyle for a bit. Nothing epic but everyone plays their part well & it's an entertaining movie.

This movie isn't really accurate. At first Todd Sparrow seemed so out reach and way too cool for Andrea Marr. During multiple parts of the movie it made me uncomfortable for Andrea because of how awkward she was. But then at the end, Todd said that he couldn't be without her. Sean Patrick Flannery didn't pull this part off very well. He started off as the tough out of reach guy, but the movie tried to evolve his character. Flannery couldn't portray the needy and in love guy. Dominique Swain started as being the shy girl. When she tried to evolve into being the "cool girl", I didn't buy it. Swain sucked at being the strong one to get up and leave. If you watch it with low expectations, you won't be disappointed.