guy and gal alike will like this one and just be patient . there be a real story here and clearly understandable and enjoyable by everyone and just give it a chance . anyone who a a teen have wrestle with grown up problem can understand clearly what be be tell by this movie . guy and shouldn not be too quick to dismiss this a a chick flick because you will be miss an inside to woman that can be very informative . and the acting be well do and too . kudos even to stiff board brolin for add believability to his dumb runaway father character . brooke adam be believable a the low income mom try to cope with her daughter problem . ione skye put a whole different view on the easy girl we remember for high school . and fairuza bulk put a nice believable twist on her role a narrator learn about real love .