most of these review be dead on and so i will cut to a different chase and answer a couple of question i have see on here . while the character seem and look young ( hence the controversy ) and the actor or actress themselves be 17 and 18 at the time and so obviously over the 16 barrier . here in the usa and that still somewhat controversial but the simplicity and innocence of the film do much to offset it . i be sorry not to have see more by sean while in this movie at least his expression be demonstrative and obvious while you know exactly what the character be feel whether he angry and afraid and or confuse . anicee have a healthy career and who life be cut unfortunately short by cancer in late 2006. she be a beautiful and talented actress . vhs tape of friend can be find at amazon . com occasionally and but usually for a significant price while i have see it as low a $ 60 or so and as high a $ 152 ( a of this comment and there be two for that price ) . the sequel video paul and michelle be not quite a pricey and can be obtain ( when available ) on amazon for between $ 16 and $ 70 on average .