If you love the 'underdog', this movie is for you. Nerdy Lily loves the nerdy Jarrod, but he doesn't realize Lily exists, other than to take his burger order. I loved the relationship between Lily and her brother Damon, which was the complete opposite of how Jarrod and his verbally abusive sister treat each other. Lily returns with Jarrod on a visit to his hometown to help him bring closure to a couple past events haunting Jarrod; a bully and the death of Jarrod's older brother. The fight scene between Jarrod and the bully was completely unexpected, but I loved the writer's 'shock treatment' on his audience. When Jarrod finally realizes that Lily is perfect for him it is a wonderful moment. We also get the sense that he's come to terms with his struggle to please his dad and the futile attempts to get out of his big brother's haunting shadow. A sort of 'coming-of-age' story in the adult years, mixed with a bit of a bizarre love story. Excellent!
