I can't see this movie enough! Patrick Dempsey's character goes through what most teenagers face--doing whatever it takes to be popular. And in the process, he loses it identity and alienates his old friends. He is also so blinded by popularity that he doesn't even realize that his main objective in being popular--Cindy--is the one he is hurting the most. I think this movie gives a good message to teenagers that what is more important than popularity is to "be yourself."