Normal Adolescent Behavior (2007)

Director:

Beth Schacter

Writer (WGA):

Beth Schacter (written by)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

Wendy and her friends avoid the heartless world of random hookups and friends-with-benefits by spending all their time together. When she meets Sean, Wendy is torn between her genuine affection and desire for him and her commitment to her friends, especially her best friend Billie: and Billie isn't interested in losing her friends.

Plot Keywords:

Friendship | Break Up | Sex | High School | Making Out

Cast

Amber Tamblyn	...	Wendy
Ashton Holmes	...	Sean
Kelli Garner	...	Billie
Daryl Sabara	...	Nathan
Julia Garro	...	Ann
Kelly Lynch	...	Helen
Edward Tournier	...	Jonah
Stephen Colletti	...	Robert
Ricky Ullman	...	Price (as Raviv Ullman)
Hilarie Burton	...	Ryan
Sean Haberle	...	Bill
Gloria Crist	...	Abby
Elizabeth Nolan	...	Allyson
Scott Coffey	...	Philosophy Teacher
Shane McAvoy	...	Philosophy Student

Also Known As:

A Story of a Teenager (Europe: English title)
Havoc 2: Normal Adolescent Behavior (USA) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexual content, language, some drug and alcohol use - all involving teens.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Certification:

USA:R | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-15 | Norway:15

Filming Locations:

Rhode Island, USA

Company:

Tax Credit Finance

Quotes:

Wendy: Fine, fine, fine, I'm abnormal and you just spanked the girl next door.
Sean: You ARE the girl next door!

Movie Connections:

Follows Havoc (2005)

Soundtrack:

100 Mph

Terrible with no point...

While the acting is nothing stellar, the real problem with this film is the writing. It tries for the unscripted, natural feel and only succeeds in making it seem unpolished and amateurish. There's nothing to set apart the way that it's filmed and the music selection is a bit over-dramatic.

Film-making qualities aside, it still doesn't have a compelling story. It's completely inaccurate and unrealistic and takes itself far too seriously to be a dark farce of the whole clique-of-friends-who-sleep-together. The characters are lacking in any personality except for a few minor roles. It's a shame this film is even associated with Havoc, which is well-filmed and at least has a point to it.