What It's About:

When lovable high-school underachiever Lloyd Dobler (Cusack) sets his sights on smart, pretty class valedictorian Diane Court (Skye), his chances of winning her over seem slim to none. However, through a combination of offbeat charm and dogged perseverance, Lloyd gets the girl, even if her overprotective father (Mahoney) disapproves. When their summer of love comes to a close and Diane heads off to London on an academic scholarship, can this budding romance survive?

Why I Love It:

This disarming teen romance clicks because it has the courage and confidence to portray its characters’ passions and problems without the usual overload of cuteness or angst; it all feels honest, heartfelt and real. This film launched the career of writer-director Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire) and also propelled Cusack to stardom, but Skye also delivers the goods. And it’s always a joy to watch John Mahoney. If you haven’t seen this wise and wonderful film yet, say or do anything to lay your hands on it.