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I Lov You

I saw this movie for the first time in the year 2000, I found it just OK. I believe that we hardly believe in Julia Stiles as Imogen...But I watch this movie again this year twice... and even more.. since I bought the DVD... Most of you are maybe thinking that I am crazy.. but I am not.. It's just that the history of this movie gave me hope... 'cause I've passed trought the same thing with my boyfriend... There's alots of things in this movie that I truly like to see (over and over again)... But I honestly believe that the makers of this movie should do a better one next time... I give to this movie that gives hope to romantic people a 7 on 10. And I have to say.. that I love Freddie Prinze... but it is time to him to move on and do better movies.

Great Movie

This is one of the best movies I have seen in a while. This really showed the truth behind most relationships, what people really go through in these types of situations. It's down to earth, funny, and romantic. Everyone should go out and see this movie, even if they've seen it already, see it again.

A (surprisingly) Great Movie

I was channel flicking when I stumbled upon this movie. I figured, hey, nothing better is on.. so I'll give it a shot. I was quickly drawn into this movie, unable to stop watching. The acting is great, the plot is adorable, and it really gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling in the end. The story line is very unpredictable and the performances are awesome. I highly recommend this as a date movie, or even if you're just home alone enjoying your own company. I really didn't expect to like this movie as much as I did, but I'm glad I watched it. It's definitely one of my new favorites!

One of the worst...

This has to be one of the worst movies I've seen in a long time. Even for the "teen-flick" genre, it's bad.The only reason I didn't give it a 1 was Monk. Coolest porn star ever.

Could you feel anything?

Usually when I watch a movie, the plot and characters seem to touch me in a way that I sympathize with them, laugh with them, and even get angry with them. But Down to You didn't make me feel anything. First of all, I didn't quite understand how the lead couple's relationship progressed into something 'loving'. The plot was very cloudy to me and overall it seemed a little fake and boring. I know that the narration was intended to tell a life story but even that was completely boring. Don't get me wrong, I like romantic flicks but a good cast does not always make a good movie (Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Julia Stiles...) But go watch it for yourself and see.

Don't See It!

You can't say I don't like this movie because I'm to old to get it because I'm 17 and I still hated it. The characters and situations were so unrealistic and I was embarrassed for the actors that they had to deliver awful lines. I didn't connect with the two leads at all. I enjoyed Julia Stiles performance in 10 Things I Hate About You and I like Freddie Prinze Jr., so I thought I would like this movie but it was so dissappointing. Just trust me, don't see it.

Quite the disappointment

After seeing the funny SHE'S ALL THAT and the hilarious 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, I was hoping that the combo of Freddie Prinze Jr. and Julia Stiles would make DOWN TO YOU one of the better teen movies to come down the assembly line. It turns out I was wrong. However, let's start off with the positive aspects of the film: I like the fact that we have finally reached beyond the "high school" settings and into the college crowd. I also like the fact that we see a little more emotion in the lead characters, as they are faced with some of life's biggest challenges. But I must admit that the negatives far outweigh the positives. The story flounders frequently between being your typical 'teen' flick, a romantic comedy and a serious drama with social issues. It's hard to really tell whose side to take. Prinze Jr. and Stiles are good in their roles, but with very little to do they seem almost decent to be in another movie. Even the supporting cast lacks depth...Selma Blair and Shawn Hatosy are basically used only as eye candy and seem almost inserted into slow points of the film to keep you from falling asleep. Only Henry Winkler shines in a small role as Prinze father. DOWN TO YOU is passable entertainment, but definately not upto standards with some of the other 'teen' vehicles out there today. DROUGH!

Great romance

"Down to You" is one of the brightest and refreshing romances I've seen. With two of Hollywood young and hottest stars, "Down To You" has become one of my favorite romantic films. I enjoyed this film for several reasons from the presentation to the performances.I will argue with anyone who says "Down To You" is one of the worst films ever made. The material is new, the dialogue is fresh and the performances are superb. I concede their are cliche's in this film; however, it should not detract from the other assets of "Down to You." In order to accomplish the mission of convincing the audience the script works, the casting director must find just the right chemistry in two highly skilled and talented stars. In this case, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Julia Stiles have the best chemistry anybody could ask for. It was such an awesome sight to witness a the director bring two of the hottest stars together to produce one of the year's best romantic comedies in "Down To You."I knew Julia Stiles could act but what I didn't realize is that Stiles beauty radiated off the screen. I was very impressed with her ability to capture the audience's attention with her smile. Stiles is a rising star and she has nowhere to go but up in Hollywood; I can't wait see her next film.For those who don't like this film, I ask you: How could you not appreciate this romantic comedy? It deals with so many different things and is done to perfection. I have always enjoyed a script that has depth to it as this one does because it tells the story of two people and their struggles to hold their relationship together and keep their romance alive.The best aspect of "Down To You" is it allows everyone the opportunity to see the ups and downs in a relationship. I feel this film would make for a great example in studying films revolving around relationships."Down To You" was very enjoyable to watch and I wish everyone could feel the same enjoyment I felt watching this film.

Great Romantic Comedy

I'm not usually a fan of romantic comedies, but Down To You really is a great movie. It's funny, entertaining and has some very touching, romantic moments without being overly sentimental or chliched. Freddie Prinze Jr and Julia Stiles put in great performances, and they're backed up by a strong supporting cast of varied and original characters. The plot explores the 'tingles' of first love in a refreshingly mature and honest manner, without being trivial and stupid like some teen movies. A fantastic flick to watch on a girlie night in.

Maybe the worst movie I've ever seen

This is an awful mess, so bad it's hard to sit through for more than five minutes. I guess this film was supposed to be "quirky," but it just comes out as a muddled mess. There are no laughs, the couple at the center of the story is boring in the extreme, the acting is pretty awful (Julia Stiles has been good in some other movies, but not here), and half the time it doesn't even make much sense. If this isn't the worst movie I've ever seen, it's pretty close to it.

The worst teenage film ever!

For reasons of box office success, teenage films often become smash hits due to movie injustice or a drought of the particular genre which sends the desperate adolescent audience in an incomprehensible scramble for the nearest cinema.Marketing gimmicks aimed at my target audience rarely work on me unless films have prominent industry awards to go hand in hand with it, but with the promise of Julia Stiles from "10 Things I Hate About You", and Freddie Prinze Jr, I sat through the most horrendous and mentally painfully teenage romantic comedy experience of my movie going life. This forgettable movie again features the nocturnal habitants who float about the genre exclusively, and another string of mid twenties wannabes who should rethink about returning to their ordinary day jobs. High school days absent, using the less frequently treaded stomping ground of college, it does not assist a highly evident flawed script with characters so wooden and hollow that they are less interesting than swiss cheese. By having both lead characters taking turns to tell their respective sides of the story, it only shows the screenwriter's inability to deliver on the already low standards expected from teen romantic comedy."Down to You" features a soundtrack fortunately not ear shattering. What a bonus for finding the comforts of your own bed right before the action. There aren't many movies in release that will allow, for eight dollars, to find the most therapeutic sleep enriched slumber away from home.Rating: 4/10

SOOOOOOOO DRY

This film was a sweet but dry love story. Fred and Julia were an okay couple but THe relationship they had in this film protrays real life relationships. Everything is all sweet in the beginnig of the relationship and it gets old. Later on someone wants to get out of it , since its getting to serious. Julia's character was real honest when she said ,she is nt ready for this type of serious relationship. Poor Fred, he was really faithful to her and he is every girls dream man. Overall the supporting cast was dull and they were no help at all to this film to make it funny. This was a romantic dramma not a comedy. I dndt laugh at all except for the lip synching by stiles and fred. Their lip synching was the best part in the film that put a smile in my face because the songs were nice. Other than that, it was an okay couldve been better flick. This film is not worth owning.Wait till it comes on tv to tape it for free. Why waste your hard earn money on something worthless.

I sill love ya fred no matter what dry film u are in.

Not What You'd Think . . .

The previews for Down To You had me believing this was another movie where the couple gets together, falls in love, he does something stupid, and has to win her back. Instead, I got a film about a couple meeting, falling in love, and becoming so afraid of settling into domesticity that one of them DOES do something rather stupid and they must depend on time to bring them both maturity and back together.Down To You is not a great movie, in my estimation. But it is watchable and interesting to see the cycle of romance that might have begun too young.

Forgettable Rubbish!

Down to you in my opinion is just 'another' teen movie, which is
forgettable rubbish. Julia Stiles did an ok performance but she really could do much better then this. The idea of the film is not bad, shame they didn't make a good film out of it.

good for teenagers

I liked, this movie, because it, tells you about, love how things in your, realationship works. Well, I am not a big Freddie Prince Jr. fan, really i've, seen "I know what you did last summer" that was, good Julia Stiles is a good actress, "10 Things I Hate About You" was, good if you got a boyfriend or girlfriend have them watch this movie with you, will like this movie!

Great disappointment

I know you shouldn't expect to much from teenage acting, but I suppose I am always an optimist...my experience with julia stiles and freddie prinze jr led me to believe that this movie could be good, so I went to see it with a couple of girlfriends. HOW DISAPPOINTING. First of all, I kept waiting for the relationship to click. That isn't either of the actor's fault, but that of the casting director. Secondly, the script was awful. What was with the sex and cake? I thought that was really really stupid. Plus, how much sex do college students really need? I think I forgot they were students at one point cause it seemed to me they were eating way too much cake... I really don't blame the acting...they did what they could. I blame the resources. I thought the movie was dumpy and frustrating. It is annoying to hear Freddie go on about how he loves her, etc. and yet not feel any chemistry between them. It is doubly frustrating when you WANT the chemistry, but even when they kiss you just sit their wishing that they had cast someone else for either part. Alright, I have explained my problem with this movie extensively. For real chemistry, go rent THE TAMING OF THE SHREW with Richard Burton or THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL with Jane Seymour. For an original romance (other than SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE and other followers), go rent BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS or something where weird (like crackerjack rings) isn't just dumb (like sex and cake).

Weirdest Plot in "Teen" Movie

Down to You had one of the weirdest plots ever. In my opinion, it really didn't have a plot. It seemed like Freddie and Julia met in a bar one night and then all of a sudden they are seeing each other and sleeping with each other everyday when they didn't really get to know each other. Freddie's friends had no importance in this movie whatsoever. Don't get me wrong, I really like Freddie Prinze Jr. and Julia Stiles and I think they are pretty good actors. I just dont think this script reflected their talent. None of this movie made sense and I didn't understand some of the things they were doing and the importance of them. Like when Freddie had to drink the two wines and pick out which one was love, I didn't understand what was going on until the scene was over. My friend and I were really confused. I mean, I'm still in Junior High and I haven't experienced stuff like that before, but even my friend's sister, who is in college, said it was confusing and stupid. I really thought the director could have tied in the title of the movie better than they did. The movie had about 5 minutes left and I still didn't find out why the movie was called Down to You. And even when I did, it didn't make any sense. I mean yeah thats great, she painted a book cover of both of them with the book titled Down to You, but why? Why was it called Down to You? Nothing happened that would help you understand why this movie was called Down to You. In total, I feel this movie wasn't the best and made no sense at all. If you like Freddie Prinze Jr. and want to see him in a teen romance movie, see She's All That with Rachel Lee Cook. That movie is a lot better than this one and makes a lot more sense.

Amounts to Little More Than An Amusing but Mediocre Romantic Comedy

Freddie ("She's All That") Prinze Jr., and Julia ("10 Things I Hate About You") Stiles are attending a New York City college when they discover each other one night in a trendy bar and experience love at first sight. Not long after Imogen (Stiles) and Al (Prinze) shack up, the anxieties of living together take a toll on the 'tingles' of the true love that they felt when they first met. Their relationship runs aground when Imogen fears that she is pregnant. Later, they split up when Imogen has a one-night stand with another student that resembles late legendary musician Jim Morrison. A few years pass, and Imogen and Al rekindle the old flame or 'tingles' as they referred to them about their first love. The surprises are few and far between in this romance as the sparks.The major flaw in writer & director Kris Iascsson's directorial debut is that his characters lack vitality, and their story skirts conflict. Nothing unique happens in this breezy but thoroughly predictable boy-wins-girl, boy-loses-girl, and boy-wins-girl back plot. Essentially, "Down To You" qualifies as a lite, twentysomething's version of the Bruce Willis & Michelle Pfeiffer soaper "The Story of Us" without the sizzle. If comedy broadens character, drama sharpens it. "The Story of Us" dealt with the ups and downs of a relationship. Nothing that either Imogen or Al do in "Down To You" is calculated to make us feel either love or hate for them. Indeed, Prinze and Stiles are as cute but just as plastic as Barbie and Ken dolls. They go through the motions without ever showing any genuine emotions.You know a movie is in trouble when the supporting characters are more interesting than the protagonists. Henry Winkler of "Fonz" fame from "Happy Days" has a field day as Freddie's loony father, Chef Ray, and he steals every scene he has with his rambunctious wit. The best scene in "Down To You" concerns a father and son TV show that Chef Ray pitches to Al. Chef Ray wants to produce 'Cooks,' a gourmet parody of the gritty reality based Fox TV show "Cops" where Al and he invade homes with a platoon of cooks at random and conjure up meals from scratch for the surprised occupants.The second best scene occurs when Al dreams about being a guest on a macho male talk show segment where tough guys ridicule his sensitive man routine. This is the closest thing to genuine comedy that Iascsson comes up with here, especially when one of the guys warns Al "to cross your legs because your panties are showing." Actually, Al lets Imogen wear the pants in their relationship. She steps out on Al, and he throws a tantrum when she tells himself about her infidelity. Things would have been hotter had Al caught Imogen in the sack with her lover, but then "Down To You" would have gotten pretty raunchy.Al and Imogen's friends provide some welcome relief with their comic antics. Al's pal Monk (Zak Orth of "In & Out") a porno star & director and supplies the frat lectures to everybody about the necessity for hot, sweaty sex. Monk probably displays more character development than anybody else in "Down To You." The next time that we see him, Monk has turned into an Orson Welles type auteur and is making Shakespeare movies. In a slight, throwaway role, Lucy Arnaz, the real-life daughter of Lucille Ball, plays Al's mother.Freshman writer & director Kris Iascsson does everything that he can to keep things light and effervescent without descending into harsh reality. He makes even more mistakes by telling "Down To You" in a series of flashbacks with both characters addressing the audience directly—in other words, breaking the fourth wall—as in either "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" or "Annie Hall." Freddie Prinze Jr. and Julia Stiles appear to be stooping in "Down To You" after scoring respectively in winning comedies such as "She's All That" and "10 Things I Hate About You." Unless you've never seen a teenage romantic comedy, skip this weepie. Oh, yes, at least, the soundtrack is worth buying, even if the movie vanishes from your memory the next day.

A heart-warming r.c.

I'm usually a sucker for romantic comedies. I don't care how silly the plot is, as long as the boy and girl get together in the end. But Down to You shines with an imaginative story and excellent acting from its main characters. Freddie Prinze Jr. does a great job in relaying his feelings to the audience. And Henry Winkler gets good laughs as the father. But I believe it's Julia Stiles who truly stands out in this film. She is a combination of wit and emotions that truly brings this story to life. If you have someone you care about, take him/her to this movie. Then you can see what this love thing is all about.

down to you

i loved it from start to finish, a classic in my opinion. a must for all the world.