The Jerk Theory

PG-13 5.4
2011 1 hr 33 min Comedy

An aspiring recording artist, Adam, is burned by a bad relationship experience and decides that if women won't respond to the "nice guy" then he'll be "the jerk." This is wildly successful with meaningless relationships, but when Adam meets and falls for Molly, who doesn't fall for his jerk routine, Adam is forced to reconsider his dating philosophy.

  • Cast:
    Josh Henderson , Jenna Dewan , Tom Arnold , Lauren Storm , Derek Lee Nixon , Jesse Heiman , Anthony Gaskins

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Reviews

Plantiana
2011/11/01

Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

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MusicChat
2011/11/02

It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

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Catangro
2011/11/03

After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.

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Ezmae Chang
2011/11/04

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

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tatkinson1004
2011/11/05

I recently watched this film on Netflix, its a funny high school comedy that if you like the genre of movies on guys trying to get with girls or even if your in high school and can't get a girl you should definitely take out an hour and a half and watched this movie. Its worth the time to watch it. It's a great soundtrack by Josh Henderson, and for those guys who are dick to girls to get in there pants this will be pretty much the story of your life. So yeah take the time and watch it sometime. I gave this a 7 out of 10 so yeah and I'm a movie collector, and definitely going to be adding this film to my collection.

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Anne Ahmad
2011/11/06

This movie was actually pretty good and a lot better then i thought. I thought it was gonna be some really cheesy movie but it was actually pretty good. The beginning actually started off pretty good but towards the middle I think it got a little cheesy. Josh Henderson's acting was also pretty good and the guys who played his friends were also pretty good and convincing but Jen Dewwan or whatever the girl who plays Molly's name is, her acting was not very convincing and I think it actually made Josh Henderson's acting look bad. She definitely needs some lessons cause her acting was CHEESY and lame it literally looked like she was acting in some parts or trying to hard. But the storyline was good and it was pretty funny but towards the middle- end it got kind of lame. Though not as bad as I thought it would be.

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pesmay
2011/11/07

I saw the screening and not only high school students will relate to this movie but everyone will. Its a funny heart warming film that will make everyone laugh. Tom will have everyone rolling. Jesse also has some very funny parts. The way he acts to get a date is just ridiculous but will keep you laughing. We all know someone that fits his character in real life, the kid that never really got it. Jenna and Josh both were amazing actors and will suck anyone into the story. I loved the strong ties to music it just made everything that much better. I think the soundtrack will be an amazing album and look forward to hearing it. I cant wait to see the final version.

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k-birkeland
2011/11/08

I saw a screening of this film and absolutely loved it. Tom Arnold was phenomenal and had my favorite scene of the movie in the confessional. I look forward to being reeled in by the love story again. It draws you in and pays off in the end. How can you not fall head over heals for the lovely Jenna Dewan? The music was fabulous and gives you some great love songs along with up beat music that is right in line with the comedic aspect of the film. Josh Henderson is the perfect fit for his character and will have every girl from fourteen to forty wishing they were "Molly". It seems that everyone would know someone that fits the profile of each character and we can all relate to the story line.

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