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Critic’s Pick: 17 Again

Zac’s back and hotter than ever!

If you had the chance to do your life over…would you? 17 Again, the new comedy starring Zac Efron (which hits theaters TODAY) focuses on Mike O’Donnell, a 37-year-old (played by Matthew Perry) who’s dealing with a broken marriage and nonexistent relationship with his teenage kids, and does nothing but dwell on how life should’ve been. In a twisted turn of fate, Mike is magically transformed into his old 17-year-old self (Zac Efron), scoring the chance to re-live his senior year of high school all over again. 

We caught the movie before it headed to theaters and are listing 17 spoiler-free reasons to check it out yourself…

1. For all of you Hairspray fans, the film was produced by the same director: Adam Shankman

2. Even though it’s no HSM, Zac still whips out the slick b-ball and dance moves within the first few minutes of the flick

3. You get to see Zac without a shirt—a lot

4. Ned, Mike’s Lord of the Rings-loving, geeky BFF brings nonstop humor

5. Um, did we mention Zac Efron’s in it?

6. You’ll fall in love with rising star Sterling Knight and his character, Alex, the cute and quiet teen—and notorious bully target

7. Zac really stands up to his acting ability, proving he really knows how to do comedy

8. Awkward moments between young Mike and adult Mike’s ex-wife Scarlet (played by Leslie Mann) will make you squirm in your seat—but laugh at the same time



9. It also stars Michelle Trachtenberg, whose character, Maggie, has a hilarious do-what-I-want type of ‘tude

10. The storyline and messages within the film make it appropriate for both young and old. (Try seeing it with your mom or older sis)

11. It’s not a cheesy chick flick, and features cool cars, gadgets and basketball. Translation: You can drag your BF and he won’t be bored

12. The movie’s got a catchy soundtrack, including our fave from Fergie

13. It’ll keep you laughing

14. It’s got typical and not-so-typical high school sitches you might relate to
15. One hour and 42 minutes of Zac-ness…need we say more?

16. It’ll make you appreciate all of the fabulous and important things in your life

17. If you didn’t like Zac Efron before, you’ll love him after seeing this

Be sure to check out 17 Again and then let us know what you think!

--Patricia McNamara

PHOTO CR: Chuck Zlotnick/WARNER BROS

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4/17/2009 10:00:00 AM
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