Barely Legal Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Three horny teens attempt to make their own porn movie to get girls, but instead learn valuable life lessons about friendship, awkwardly.

🍿 Barely Legal: Detailed Plot Synopsis

The Virgin Pornographers

Deacon, Matt, and Fred are three high school friends obsessed with sex but completely inept at attracting girls. They spend their time pirating porn until Fred loses his job, cutting off their supply. Inspired by Tony Montana’s ‘Scarface’ philosophy (‘First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the women’), they decide to make their own adult film.

After School Special is Born

The trio creates a website called ‘After School Special’ claiming it’s ‘porn by virgins, for virgins.’ They use stolen credit card information to host the site and cast local strippers for their film. Their classmate Jake, initially eager to participate, proves unable to perform, leading them to hire Coop, a perpetually enrolled student, as their male lead.

Romance and Rivalry

Deacon pursues Naomi, a popular girl, while their film project causes friction within the group. Naomi’s influence leads Deacon to distance himself from his friends and alter the direction of the film. However, the group eventually reconciles, and they complete their project. Jake, now scorned, seeks revenge by sending the film to Deacon’s parents.

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🎬 Cast & Characters

• Deacon (Erik von Detten): Deacon is a high schooler who spearheads the idea to create a pornographic film with his friends.
• Fred (Tony Denman): Fred is one of Deacon’s nerdy friends who helps with the production of the adult film.
• Matt (Daniel Farber): Matt is another of Deacon’s friends and contributes to the making of their amateur adult movie.
• Naomi (Amy Smart): Naomi is a popular girl who becomes Deacon’s girlfriend and later offers a female perspective to their film.
• Ashley (Sarah-Jane Potts): Ashley is a stripper who becomes the lead actress in the boys’ homemade porn movie.
• Jake (Riley Smith): Jake is a popular jock and Deacon’s neighbor, who initially wants to be in the film but later becomes an antagonist.
• Vic Ramalot (Horatio Sanz): Vic Ramalot is a local porn producer who sees the boys as competition and tries to stop them.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Deacon: “Adult films by virgins, for virgins.” – Deacon pitches the idea to Fred and Matt for their new ‘adult’ film company.
• Biology / Health Teacher: “The male deposits his seed, and moves on. Probably to a younger, more desirable female. One who doesn’t have any issues, whatever that means.” – The Biology teacher is giving a health lesson to the class.

💰Box Office

• Budget: N/A
• Domestic Gross: $26,511
• Worldwide Gross: $83,439

💥 Barely Legal Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so I watched ‘Barely Legal’ expecting something along the lines of ‘American Pie.’ It wasn’t. There were a couple of funny moments, like the scene with the hair mousse, but mostly it was just… awkward. I did laugh when they had to get a replacement for the first dude and Amy Smart was awesome! Overall, I wouldn’t watch it again, but it was okay to waste some time with it.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of teen sex comedies”
  • “Viewers looking for crude humor”
  • “Those who enjoy National Lampoon films”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Sexual content”
  • “Nudity”
  • “Crude humor”
  • “Drug use”

Professional Reviews

• IMDb: “While aiming for raunchy comedy, ‘Barely Legal’ barely manages a chuckle. The plot is predictable, the jokes are stale, and the characters lack depth. It tries to be ‘American Pie’ but falls flat, relying on cheap gags instead of genuine humor. Ultimately, it’s a forgettable entry in the teen comedy genre.
• Rotten Tomatoes: “‘Barely Legal’ fails to deliver on its comedic potential. The script is weak, the acting is subpar, and the overall execution feels lazy. It’s a missed opportunity that offers little more than tired stereotypes and predictable scenarios.

Audience Reactions

Some viewers found the movie hilarious and a fun way to kill time.: Crude humor and some funny scenes provide mild entertainment.

Others found the movie to be a waste of time and completely uninteresting.: The movie is considered as having a weak plot with talentless humor

Overall Consensus: Mixed reviews, with some finding the movie humorous and entertaining, while others consider it a waste of time.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The movie was also released under the title ‘National Lampoon’s Barely Legal’ and ‘After School Special’.”
• “The film was shot in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.”
• “Vic Ramalot’s character is based on real-life porn actor Ron Jeremy.”

🖥️ How to Watch Barely Legal?

As of October 2024, ‘Barely Legal’ (also known as ‘After School Special’) is not widely available on major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video. Check availability for rental or purchase on platforms like Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies, and Vudu. Physical copies may be available for purchase online through retailers like Amazon.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Barely Legal, you might like these similar films:

• American Pie (1999): Similar teen sex comedy focusing on the characters’ misadventures to lose their virginity.
• Superbad (2007): More modern teen comedy about two high school seniors trying to score alcohol and lose their virginities before graduation.
• Porky’s (1981): A classic, raunchy teen comedy that pushed the boundaries of its time, similar to the outrageous humor.

🛒 Barely Legal Related Products

• American Pie Unrated: Relive the raunchy and hilarious coming-of-age story that defined a generation. Enjoy the unrated version for even more laughs and outrageous moments.
• National Lampoon’s Animal House (DVD): Own the ultimate party movie that inspired generations of comedy films. This DVD offers a timeless classic for any comedy collection.
• Tom Arnold – Stand-Up Comedy: Watch Tom Arnold’s stand-up to see him at his best.
• Amy Smart signature poster: Get a signature copy of a photo from the set

🎧 Soundtrack

Barely Legal features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Lost/Found” – performed by Saucer

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Barely Legal – 1/20/09

Ever wondered what a comedic take on the legal aspects surrounding controversial themes would look like? This sketch, sharing a title with a key theme from the movie, might just surprise you with its unexpected humor. I was definitely intrigued!

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