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The New Guy (2002) 5.8
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Metascore: 24/100
Reviews: 159 user | 49 critic | 23 from Metacritic.com A high school senior branded uncool in the ninth grade gets himself expelled so he changes his image to cool kid at the town's other high school. Director:Ed DecterWriter:David Kendall |
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| Zooey Deschanel | ... | ||
| Jerod Mixon | ... | ||
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Conner
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Dance Instructor
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Himself
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Charlie
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Reverend
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Dizzy Harrison is an unpopular, high school geek going through a hellish senior year. In an attempt to make a new identity for himself, Dizzy gets himself expelled from his high school, learns the technics of being cool from a prison inmate, and enrolls at a new high school under the alias Gil Harris, to make new friends where he soon gains respect from the jocks and geeks alike. Dizzy then gets noticed by the head cheerleader, Danielle, and helps the school football team gain self-respect to win games. But things unknowingly begin to turn sour when Danielle's disgruntled boyfriend begins investigating into "Gil Harris'" past to uncover any dirt on him. Written by Matthew Patay
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A zero will rise See more »Genres:
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Rated PG-13 for sexual content, language, crude humor and mild drug references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
10 May 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Le nouveau See more »Box Office
Budget:
$13,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$9,007,833 (USA) (10 May 2002)Gross:
$26,906 (South Africa) (6 September 2002)Company Credits
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Dizzy/Gil: Death?
Coach: This isn't Iraq, son.
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Written by Brendan B. Brown and Ralph Sall
Produced by Ralph Sall
Performed by Wheatus
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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Did You Know?
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The leaves on the trees outside of the first high school in the film were added by the crew. Due to the fall-time weather and the fact that the high school (where the filming took place) had just closed and had little landscaping, the director needed the trees to be buffed up. See more »Goofs
When Dizzy goes to the mall to see his girlfriend in the bikini, the extras in the background are standing still for a second before continuing to walk. See more »Quotes
Coach: You stole my horse, maggot! Do you know what the penalty is in this state for stealing another man's horse?Dizzy/Gil: Death?
Coach: This isn't Iraq, son.
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Crazy Credits
During the credits, there are bloopers. After that, Dizzy and Danielle ride on into the sunset and Danielle falls off the horse. See more »Soundtracks
Dark SideWritten by Brendan B. Brown and Ralph Sall
Produced by Ralph Sall
Performed by Wheatus
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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'The New Guy' seems to stand out from all the other teen movies. When you go to see a teen movie, it is usually about the most popular kids in school and how they try to get laid. Though this movie shared some qualities of your normal teen movie, it had certain aspects to it that made it stand out from all the rest. I think it was the star studded appearances in the movie such as Tony Hawk, Gene Simmons of KISS, Vanilla Ice, Tommy Lee, Jurmane Dupree (spell??), David Hasselhoff, Horatio Sanz of SNL, and Jerry and Charlie O'Connell. What A cast! And of course DJ Qualls and Eddie Griffin were a hilarious on screen duo! 'The New Guy' certainly stands out from your average teen movie!!