Just saw I Love You, Beth Cooper the other night something struck me: How was it that, despite the young ages of the characters – they’re all recent high school graduates – they all liked old school rock music.
The lead character, Denis, for example, has the song Beth by Kiss on his iPod. Okay, granted that he has a crush on a girl called Beth (Heroes’ Hayden Panettiere) who admits that she was named after the song and that her parents were headbangers; but then there’s Alice Cooper’s School’s Out, which the kids all sing on their night drive and Smokey Robinson’s Cruisin’.
The logical thing would be to say, hey, aren’t they a little young to know these songs? Cooper’s song is from 1972, the kids are what, 18?
Yes, while some may argue at its incongruity, I think it’s a great example of how music doesn’t just transcend the language barrier but the age gap as well. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be any point would there, if the music you listened to now, would be forgotten tomorrow? (Although I have to admit that there are some songs I wish would go away, like, today.)
The Beatles, The Bee Gees, The Beach Boys even Elvis and Michael Jackson, where would their legacy be if their music was only relevant for their time?
Maybe it’s because the movie itself is a nod to another high school graduation romp, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, which was released in 1986. Who knows? Who cares? It’s still a fun movie for those who like entertainment without overbearing subthemes and messages like “Honour thy parents” or “Thou shalt not covet your neighbour’s girlfriend unless she’s a hottie like Beth Cooper and she has a bully boyfriend whom she’ll break up with eventually”.
And yes, fart jokes still can be funny. Not recommended for those who can’t remember how to have a good time though.
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