Chasing Liberty – **

Uh oh, did I just give Mandy Moore’s Chasing Liberty the same rating as Swimming Pool? Yup I did.

While Swimming Pool is a bit more cerebral, Mandy perks up this formulaic romantic comedy to make it an entertaining afternoon flick. Granted, I watched this on cable when it was raining out instead of renting it or (god forbid) paying for this at the theater. But still, it’s really entertaining. A perfect date movie or the type that Jodi likes to watch for her Teen Movie addiction.

I’m kind of surprised that Mandy’s not officially America’s Sweetheart. She should be in more movies. I’m guessing that she either has a parent as a manager, is going to try to take time off for college, or is too busy with Andy Roddick.

I haven’t seen Saved yet, but it’s in my queue. I hear that movie’s really great and she’s even better in that.