Love Don't Co$t a Thing

PG-13United States rating20031h 40mComedy, Drama, Family
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A high school student who is often overlooked by his peers decides to change his image to fit in with the popular crowd. He enters into a deal with a popular girl to pretend they are dating, leading to a series of complications regarding his friendships and his personal goals.

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Scary
None
Violence
None
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard teen drama with a mix of dialogue heavy scenes and occasional moments of activity. Estimated

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  1. 1Why do you think Alvin felt he needed to change his appearance to be liked by others?
  2. 2How did Alvin's choices affect his relationship with his original group of friends?
  3. 3What does it mean to be true to yourself even when it is hard?

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