Is it a cinematic masterpiece? No. Is it a fun, easy watch for a Friday night? Absolutely.
Enter Cameron Kweller (), an aspiring photographer with a cynical view of high school and a deep love for vintage film. As Padgett peels back Cameron’s layers (and shaves his facial hair), she starts to realize that the person she’s trying to "fix" might be the only person being real with her. What Worked: A Dose of Nostalgia He’s All That (2021)
The story follows Padgett Sawyer (), a high-profile teen influencer who experiences a humiliating, viral breakup. To rebuild her reputation and prove her "makeover" skills, she makes a risky bet: she can turn the school’s scruffiest, most antisocial loser into the Prom King. Is it a cinematic masterpiece
Original stars Rachael Leigh Cook and Matthew Lillard make appearances. Seeing Cook play the supportive mother—a full circle from her role as Laney Boggs—is a sweet touch for long-time fans. Absolutely
The film doesn’t completely ignore its roots. In fact, it leans heavily into fan service:
The biggest shift in this version is the focus on . While the 1999 version focused on social hierarchies in the school hallways, He’s All That moves the battlefield to Instagram Live and follower counts. It attempts to comment on the "performative" nature of being an influencer, showing how Padgett’s curated life is often at odds with her actual reality. The Verdict: Fun, Fluffy, and Familiar