This Time Around

As we think back on our junior high and high school days we can all usually remember something traumatic that we went through. How many times have we thought, if we could just go back and change that day. Well, that's where this movie takes you. Carly Pope (Mel) is so adorable in her role and I thought Brian Austin Green (Drew) was just as adorable. When Drew is finally face to face with Mel, knowing who she really is, he handles it so well. Good family movie.

I'm a huge fan of romantic comedies and when I saw this movie on family channel I instantly loved it.This is not your average romance story but it's filled with humor , love and revenge. Brian Austin Green from Beverly Hills 90210 and Carly Pope made an adorable couple and Sara Rue was funny and brilliant.Once in our lives we dream of going back and changing the past for Melissa Rochester (Pope) that time is now. Back in junior high Mel (Margel)& her best friend Gabby Castellani (MacIssac) were the biggest nerds, she had a huge crush on Drew Hesler (Knox) the school hunk and total jock. When word gets out of her secret crush he plays a cruel and hurtful joke by pretending to be interested only to turn her down and humiliate her in front of the entire school. 11 years later the two girls have transformed into beautiful women, Mel is a PR executive and Gabby (Rue) is a department store clerk. When she's given the task of handling the publicity for a new restaurant she's shocked to discover that the owner is Drew Hesler (Green) her former bully. Gabby comes up with a plan to have him fall in love with Mel and then break his heart just like he did to her. The situation is further complicated when Mel actually falls in love with him.This film totally rocks and in my book it's an adorable romantic comedy 8/10

At first I thought this film would just be a real cheesy love story, which is partially true...its a love story. Not the usual kind of love story which is why I think I enjoyed it so much!! I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes the love stories, or to anyone who likes Brian Austin Green...he was great in this movie.

I loved the fact that this movie features 2 of the cast from Popular. I loved that show in high school and i still watch the re runs now! The movie is a little cheesy but hey, whats wrong with that. I mean if your the type of person who is always critical of the films you watch i wouldn't bother with this, but if your bored and want some innocent fun then hey why not. Besides Brian Austin Green is pretty cute!! Give the movie a shot.

The movie begins with every dorky lovesick girls nightmare. Finally asking that hot guy out only to be completely humiliated. Its painful watching it, but stomach it. We then fast forward to the present and find that dorky girl has now grown up and is working successfully in a P.R company. She is no longer the girl she once was, or so she thinks.

Most people would like to seek their revenge for something that happened years ago. This movie explores the possibility of what if that revenge opportunity presented itself to you. Would you go for it?

Don't expect compelling drama here, but This Time Around is quirky and cute. If you enjoyed the Popular series or just like the main actors then sit back and don't read too much into this film.

Although it's been described as fluff, I enjoyed the characters in this movie, and found it amusing and touching. I especially appreciated the editorial, post-production devices used to move story along, and the sound design used to support transitions from scene-to-scene.