I agree with you on the predictable story and outcomes. It is funny and charming. It’s great because of the writing and choices that all the actors made in characterization.

craftygeek:

Typical teenage film, predictable story, obvious outcome, that kind of thing. I enjoyed it. It was funny and quite charming. The acting was pretty good. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Julia Stiles and Larisa Oleynik were really good! Heath Ledger was amazing. It was a fun film and enjoyable. Watch if in a girly mood.