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On the Line (2001)

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Reviews Counted:68

Fresh:12

Rotten:56

Average Rating:3.5/10

Consensus: An inept attempt at a romantic comedy aimed at 'Nsync fans.

Runtime: 86 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Kevin (LANCE BASS) has everything going for him, but his lifelong lack of confidence keeps him from recognizing love and happiness - even if it's sitting next to him. When Kevin meets the girl of... Kevin (LANCE BASS) has everything going for him, but his lifelong lack of confidence keeps him from recognizing love and happiness - even if it's sitting next to him. When Kevin meets the girl of his dreams, Abbey, on Chicago's "L" train, they connect immediately but he lets this golden opportunity slip away by not having the courage to ask her for her name and number.

Unable to find her, or forget her, Kevin and his buddies launch a massive campaign to locate Abbey. In the process he becomes Chicago’s poster boy for lost love and the target of every young woman’s affections. But the fates that brought Kevin and Abbey together on the "L" seem determined to reunite them, revealing that love will give you a second chance if you're willing to put yourself ON THE LINE.

LANCE BASS and JOEY FATONE of N'Sync fame star in ON THE LINE - their feature film debut. ON THE LINE was directed by Eric Bross (Stranger Than Fiction, Restaurant) and was produced by Peter Abrams and Robert Levy for Tapestry Films - the team that brought you She's All That - along with Lance Bass' own production company A Happy Place and partners Wendy Thorlakson and Rich Hull. -- ©2001 Miramax [More]

Starring: Lance Bass, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Joey Fatone, Jerry Stiller

Starring: Lance Bass, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Joey Fatone, Jerry Stiller, Gregory Qaiyum, James Bulliard

Director: Eric Bross

Director: Eric Bross
Screenwriter: Eric Aronson, Paul Stanton
Producer: Peter Abrams, Richard Hull
Composer: Stewart Copeland
Studio: Miramax Films

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10/13/02
Joe Baltake
Joe Baltake
Sacramento Bee

This movie is so loopy and simplistic, you question the inspiration behind such a sappy farce.

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10/13/02
Frank Ochieng
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10/13/02
Wesley Lovell
Wesley Lovell
Apollo Guide

For his character being such a die-hard Cubs fan, [Lance] Bass throws a baseball like an 8-year-old girl.

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08/23/02
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World

Let’s put it this way – there are bad movies, really bad movies, and there’s On the Line.

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06/20/02
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Urban Cinefile

Plays like a Freddie Prinze Jr. movie without Freddie Prinze Jr. And wouldn't you know, that turns out to be a good thing.

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06/20/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

An innocuous romantic comedy about missed connections, like Serendipity for people who can't vote yet.

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03/22/02
Liam Lacey
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail
 
 
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October 22, 2001: The film is rumored to feature original songs that can't be found on 'NSync's latest album, Celebrity. Opens in new window
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