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My Date With Drew (2005)

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Reviews Counted:60

Fresh:42

Rotten:18

Average Rating:6/10

Consensus: A love-it-or-hate-it stalkerazzi documentary, My Date With Drew effectively draws on America's celeb-obsessed pop culture so that viewers either unabashedly identify with it, or are filing restraining orders on Drew Barrymore's behalf.

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Synopsis: Here's the deal. Brian has been crazy about Drew since the 2nd grade when he first saw her in E.T. So now it's 20 years later and he figured since she hasn't come knockin' on his door, he's gonna... Here's the deal. Brian has been crazy about Drew since the 2nd grade when he first saw her in E.T. So now it's 20 years later and he figured since she hasn't come knockin' on his door, he's gonna have to make the first move. Problem... She's Drew Barrymore! But wait, it's not as crazy as you might think. See, Brian figured he'd combine his two great passions in life - making movies and Drew Barrymore - and document his quest to meet Drew. That way he will represent the "everyman", and his quest will seem noble... instead of just desperate. Next problem... Brian is completely broke. And he doesn't even own a video camera to make this documentary. Fortunately, he recently won $1,100 on a game show! So he figured it must be fate. He will use this cash prize to seize the moment and pursue his dream. And as it turns out, you don't even need any money to buy a video camera these days, thanks to Circuit City's 30-day Return Policy. So he grabbed a friend's credit card and picked out the most expensive camera in the store, knowing he will have to finish his documentary before the camera has to go back. So now Brian has 30 days and $1,100 to get a date with Drew Barrymore. Armed only with steadfast determination and an uninsured video camera, Brian will summon the powers of the "Six Degrees of Separation", figuring he must know somebody who knows somebody who knows somebody who knows Drew. Don't worry, it's not like he's expecting a relationship or anything. He's just talking about one dinner here. Heck, the girl's gotta eat, right? This is a movie for anyone who's ever imagined getting a date with the person of their dreams…and then realized they don't have a chance in hell. But despite the odds, Brian finds encouragement in the words of Drew Barrymore... "If you don't take risks, you'll have a wasted soul." So with your help and a little bit of luck, Brian will succeed in his quest and "My Date with Drew" will inspire moviegoers everywhere to follow their dreams. -- © Drew Crew, LLC [More]

Starring: Drew Barrymore, Brian Herzlinger, Corey Feldman, Eric Roberts

Starring: Drew Barrymore, Brian Herzlinger, Corey Feldman, Eric Roberts, John Mann

Director: Brian Herzlinger, Brett Winn, Jon Gunn

Director: Brian Herzlinger, Brett Winn, Jon Gunn
Producer: Clark Peterson, Kerry David, Jon Gunn, Brett Winn, Brian Herzlinger

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05/13/09
Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
N/R

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Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
04/29/09
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed

A reality movie which turns entirely on the likeability of a nerd in heat.

Full Review Source: Upstage Magazine | comment Comment
05/28/07
Kam Williams
Kam Williams
Upstage Magazine

Definitely one of those "stand up and cheer for the little guy" type of films, which probably has old Frank Capra grinning wherever the hell he is.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
03/01/07
David Noh
David Noh
Film Journal International

essentially a well-assembled home movie

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
01/04/06
Jesse Hassenger
Jesse Hassenger
Filmcritic.com

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Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
Film Threat

...inspiring and uplifting.

Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
12/06/05
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

Although charming at times, My Date With Drew comes across as more than a little bit creepy given the present context of celebrity stalkers - not to mention the sight of a middle-aged man fawning over the portrait of a young child.

Full Review Source: Movie Views | comment Comment
11/25/05
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

The film's apparent naïve charm started working on me until I was hooked by its schleppy hero-filmmaker and its screwy -- borderline stalker -- premise.

Full Review Source: Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) | comment Comment
10/05/05
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
N/R

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Full Review Source: AV Club | comment Comment
09/26/05
AV Club

The result is amusing, although it offers little insight into concepts of fame or fandom.

Full Review Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | comment Comment
09/23/05
Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

In equal measures joyous, bumbling and insecure, Herzlinger deftly captures the man-on-the-street appea.

Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | comment Comment
09/01/05
Phil Villarreal
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star

I am getting sooooo tired of bad home movies getting theatrical releases.

Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | comment Comment
08/24/05
Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
Internet Reviews

This film, like the actress who inspired it, has an appealing sweetness that sneaks up on its viewer.

Full Review Source: Seattle Times | comment Comment
08/19/05
Moira MacDonald
Moira MacDonald
Seattle Times

It's like reality TV, only twice as irritating.

Full Review Source: Miami Herald | comment Comment
08/19/05
Connie Ogle
Connie Ogle
Miami Herald

In this TV reality show masquerading as a movie documentary, Brian Herzlinger is a creepy voyeur, a run-of-the-mill loser who obsesses about living the celebrity high life but lacks the talent to pull it off.

Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
08/19/05
Sheela Raman
Sheela Raman
Boston Globe

Herzlinger forges through Hollywood’s network of hangers-on and D-list celebrities, merry in his existence as a worthless twit.

Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment Comment
08/19/05
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

In My Date With Drew, the 'Drew' part is a lot more interesting than the 'My' part.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
08/18/05
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

If this unemployed gofer can land a date with a superstar, maybe there's hope for all of us.

Full Review Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune | comment Comment
08/18/05
Jeff Strickler
Jeff Strickler
Minneapolis Star Tribune

[Barrymore's] radiant, sexy 'n' sweet manner provides a happy heart for this silly little love song of a movie.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
08/18/05
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 
 
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