this film be an excellent example of the pressure of high school hierarchy . it be realistic and very funny . it have be one of my favorite movie for a long time now and i still be not try of it . kathy bates and george c. scott ( a usual ) display their versatile ability a their hilarious character try to cope with angus ( charlie talbert ) problem with him as much a work out their own issue . of all the high school teen flick and i believe this to be the most dramatic and sophisticated in storyline . james van der beek play the classic quarterback that everyone have meet before and just love to hate . angus have always think that the key be to be more like rick ( van der beek ) but then realize that he truly need to be himself . a it turn out and angus chelate crush and melissa ( ariana richards ) and be just as frighten of other people a angus be . a a cruel joke and angus be nominate to be winter king at their school . angus realize the intention behind the nomination and turn the situation into a positive experience . this movie be full of humor and classic character we all know and underwear up the flagpole . i deeply recommend this film . enjoy .