is a 2008 teen comedy film that explores the "nice guys finish last" trope through the lens of a high school musician who tries to hack the dating scene. Core Premise & Plot
Adam meets Molly (Jenna Dewan), a girl who has sworn off jerks after her own bad breakup. When his "jerk routine" fails to impress her, Adam is forced to reconsider his entire philosophy to win her over. Key Cast & Production
Directed by Scott S. Anderson, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Abraham Taylor. The Jerk Theory
Josh Henderson and Jenna Dewan notably appeared in Step Up together prior to this film.
The film features veteran comedic actors Tom Arnold and Danny Bonaduce. is a 2008 teen comedy film that explores
His theory works remarkably well for meaningless hookups, and he even begins "counseling" other nice guys in the art of being a jerk.
The lead character and the film's songwriter share the same name, Adam Dynes. Dynes, who wrote the film's music, later became a political science professor. Musical Influence 'THE JERK THEORY' (2009) - RissiWrites.com Key Cast & Production Directed by Scott S
Adam reinvents himself as an arrogant, indifferent "bad boy." He stops opening car doors, acts dismissive toward dates, and puts on impromptu rock concerts to build a lothario image.