Summary"Trojan War" is a romantic funny teenager film directed by George Huang and released in 1997. The movie, which stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Will Friedle, revolves around the desperate quest of a young man, Brad Kimble, to discover a prophylactic so he can sleep with the lady of his dreams.
PlotPopular young boy Brad Kimble (Will Friedle) has been friends with beautiful Leigh Ann (Marley Shelton) for many years, and is covertly in love with her. Meanwhile, Brad ignores the truth that his other best friend, Brooke Kingsley (Jennifer Love Hewitt), loves him. One day, when Leigh Ann welcomes Brad over, indicating that she wishes to take their relationship to the next level, he recognizes he does not have a prophylactic. What must be a simple trip to the drugstore develops into a legendary adventure as every possible obstacle stands in Brad's method, changing his night into a rollercoaster of hilarity and near-death encounters.
Evening Haphazard QuestBrad's journey for a prophylactic turns from a basic errand into a full-blown over night quest, involving a taken vehicle, an attempted break-in, a close encounter with a Mexican gang, an over-demanding bus motorist, and even an altercation with the authorities. Along the method, he befriends a mild prostitute and comes face-to-face with the severe truths of the outside world.
Aggravations and RealizationsBrad's desperation and aggravation escalate as he has a hard time to acquire a prophylactic. In the midst of his chaotic evening, he fails to recognize the romantic overtures Brooke has actually been making towards him. As he constantly enters into worse circumstances-- including being apprehended-- he begins to reassess his choices and feelings.
Climax and ResolutionBrad finally manages to get a condom, only to be jailed once again. At the police headquarters, Leigh Ann disposes him through telephone, exposing her shallow nature. Brooke comes to his rescue, and Brad starts to see her in a new light. The movie ends with Brad recognizing that Brooke was the girl for him all along, and they share a passionate kiss.
Film NotorietyRegardless of its lavish story, the film is significant for being among the greatest box office failures in history, earning only $309 at the box office against a budget plan of $15 million. Nevertheless, it has acquired a cult following for its slapstick and unreasonable comedy, combined with a genuine expedition of teenage love.
Conclusion"Trojan War" provides an amusing portrayal of the lengths a teenage kid will go to win the girl of his dreams, just to recognize she was not the one he really loved. In spite of its industrial failure, it remains a remarkable representation of adolescent confusion and the funny side of teenager love.
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