The Perfect Man

PGUnited States rating20051h 40mComedy, Drama, Family
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PG US
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A teenage girl tries to help her mother find happiness by creating a fake online admirer to keep them from moving houses again. As the plan becomes more complicated, the daughter learns a lot about her mother's feelings and her own growing up.

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Scary
None
Violence
None
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film follows a traditional romantic comedy structure with long scenes and a steady narrative flow. Estimated

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  1. 1Why did Holly decide to create a fake person to help her mom?
  2. 2How did the situation change for Holly and her mom once the truth came out?
  3. 3What did Holly learn about being honest with her parents?

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