Geek Charming
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Geek Charming is a 2011 Disney Channel Original Movie based on the novel of the same name by Robin Palmer. The film was directed by Jeffrey Hornaday
and was written by Elizabeth Hackett and Hilary Galanoy. It stars Sarah Hyland
and Matt Prokop
. It premiered on November 11, 2011 on Disney Channel
.. The film was watched by 5.3 million viewers on its premiere night.
However, Dylan's diva
-like behavior leads to Josh firing her, having a heated argument about whose movie it is.
After a while, Josh reconsiders her after they see the sci-fi movie "Flight of the Navigator". She learns a lesson how the world doesn't revolve around her. When the audience laughs at Dylan and the way she acts towards the beginning of Josh's film, dubbed "The Popularity Project", Dylan runs out crying. Of course, Josh has to follow her. It is revealed that the movie actually contains a compliment to Dylan at the end that Dylan doesn't see. Dylan has spent her whole middle school life erasing her "geek" status and replacing it with the "popularity, perfect girl". The next morning, Amy shows up at Dylan's house and they become friends again. She gives Dylan the movie and tells her to watch it. At the Spring Formal, Josh hears Dylan's speech, and they share a kiss and begin to date. Josh wins the film festival and Dylan wins Blossom Queen. In the end, Dylan and Josh apologize for the names they called each other at first, and they kiss again with Josh's jacket covering them. As they walk away, it's revealed there will be a sequel around the future. Throughout the movie, Dylan and Josh narrate from asides.
Jeffrey Hornaday
Jeffrey Hornaday is an American choreographer and film director.Hornaday's choreography credits include the films Flashdance, A Chorus Line, Dick Tracy, D.C. Cab, Romancing the Stone, Tango & Cash, Life Stinks, Carlito's Way, Sweet Jane, and Neil Simon's The Marrying Man...
and was written by Elizabeth Hackett and Hilary Galanoy. It stars Sarah Hyland
Sarah Hyland
Sarah Jane Hyland is an American actress, currently starring as Haley Dunphy on the ABC comedy Modern Family.-Life and career:...
and Matt Prokop
Matt Prokop
Matt Prokop is an American actor, known for his role as Jimmie "The Rocket" Zara in High School Musical 3: Senior Year and starred the Disney Channel Original Movie, "Geek Charming", as Josh Rosen.-Life and career:...
. It premiered on November 11, 2011 on Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
.. The film was watched by 5.3 million viewers on its premiere night.
Plot
Dylan Schoenfield (Hyland) is a snobby, rich 16-year-old high-school girl who is determined to win the title of Blossom Queen. Josh Rosen (Prokop) is an aspiring film geek. Josh wants to make a documentary for the film festival and forced to challenge himself. His new topic: Popularity. His new subject: Dylan Schoenfield.However, Dylan's diva
Diva
A diva is a celebrated female singer. The term is used to describe a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and, by extension, in theatre, cinema and popular music. The meaning of diva is closely related to that of "prima donna"....
-like behavior leads to Josh firing her, having a heated argument about whose movie it is.
After a while, Josh reconsiders her after they see the sci-fi movie "Flight of the Navigator". She learns a lesson how the world doesn't revolve around her. When the audience laughs at Dylan and the way she acts towards the beginning of Josh's film, dubbed "The Popularity Project", Dylan runs out crying. Of course, Josh has to follow her. It is revealed that the movie actually contains a compliment to Dylan at the end that Dylan doesn't see. Dylan has spent her whole middle school life erasing her "geek" status and replacing it with the "popularity, perfect girl". The next morning, Amy shows up at Dylan's house and they become friends again. She gives Dylan the movie and tells her to watch it. At the Spring Formal, Josh hears Dylan's speech, and they share a kiss and begin to date. Josh wins the film festival and Dylan wins Blossom Queen. In the end, Dylan and Josh apologize for the names they called each other at first, and they kiss again with Josh's jacket covering them. As they walk away, it's revealed there will be a sequel around the future. Throughout the movie, Dylan and Josh narrate from asides.
Cast
- Sarah HylandSarah HylandSarah Jane Hyland is an American actress, currently starring as Haley Dunphy on the ABC comedy Modern Family.-Life and career:...
as Dylan Schoenfield - Matt ProkopMatt ProkopMatt Prokop is an American actor, known for his role as Jimmie "The Rocket" Zara in High School Musical 3: Senior Year and starred the Disney Channel Original Movie, "Geek Charming", as Josh Rosen.-Life and career:...
as Josh Rosen - Sasha PieterseSasha PieterseSasha Pieterse is a South African-born American actress.-Career:She began acting in 2002, when she was given the role of Buffy Davis on the Warner Brothers remake of the popular show Family Affair. In 2004, she appeared in Stargate SG-1 and House...
as Amy Loubalu - Jordan Nichols as Asher
- Vanessa MorganVanessa Morgan-External links:...
as Hannah - Lili Simmons as Lola
- David Del RioDavid Del RioDavid Del Rio is an American actor best known for starring on the Nickelodeon series The Troop. He graduated from New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida in 2006, and afterward graduated from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, School of Film and Television.He recently departed...
as Ari - Jimmy Bellinger as Steven
- Lilli Birdsell as Sandy
- Andrew AirlieAndrew AirlieAndrew Airlie is a Scottish-born Canadian actor.He has starred in television series including Breaker High and his TV credits include guest starring in popular television shows such as Monk, Smallville, Stargate SG-1 and The X-Files. He had television regular roles as Mr...
as Alan Schoenfield - Kacey Rohl as Caitlin
- Andrea Brooks as Nicole Paterson