New Guy

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  • NR
  • 2003
  • 1 hr 25 min
  • 5.5  (329)
  • 50

New Guy is a coming-of-age comedy film directed by Ed Decter and released in 2003. The film follows a high school student named Dizzy Gillespie Harrison (played by DJ Qualls) who is tired of being an outcast and decides to reinvent himself after his summer vacation. He transforms himself from a quirky, nerdy misfit to a cool and confident stud. The movie chronicles his journey through the ups and downs of high school life as he tries to fit in with his new persona.

The supporting cast of the movie includes Kelly Miller as Nora, Dizzy's love interest; Scott Janes as Kirk, Dizzy's new best friend; and Jonathan Uffelman as Glen, one of the school's popular jocks who becomes Dizzy's arch-nemesis. Other notable cast members include Eliza Dushku, Lyle Lovett, and Zooey Deschanel.

The movie begins with Dizzy's summer vacation where he is introduced as a social outcast. He spends most of his time pursuing his hobbies of comic book reading and role-playing games, which only further solidifies his position as a social pariah. After a series of mishaps, Dizzy becomes a schoolwide sensation overnight. His newfound popularity confuses him and he seeks guidance from his guidance counselor, Mr. Undine (played by Lovett).

Mr. Undine advises Dizzy to continue acting like his new persona to secure his new social status. However, things take a turn for the worse when Dizzy's old friends discover his new persona and become disillusioned with him. They declare a prank war on him, which makes Dizzy question the value of his popularity and whether it is worth sacrificing his real identity for.

As the school year progresses, Dizzy discovers that Nora, the girl he has been crushing on, is interested in him as his authentic self. He also finds himself getting closer to his former friends despite their differing social standings. Meanwhile, Glen repeatedly tries to humiliate Dizzy, which leads to a final showdown between the two.

Throughout the movie, the themes of acceptance, authenticity, and identity are explored, culminating in a satisfying resolution. The movie is full of humorous moments, with Qualls delivering a standout performance as the awkward but endearing protagonist.

Overall, New Guy is a lighthearted comedy that will appeal to audiences who enjoy high school movies with themes of self-discovery and personal growth. It's a fun, feel-good movie that will make you laugh and leave you with a smile on your face.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2003
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 25 min
  • IMDB Rating
    5.5  (329)
  • Metascore
    50