Roger (Jon Heder) is a meter-reader with little confidence and not a lot to live for. But, it doesn't seem like a movie that will be remembered or talked about five years down the road. All in all, the film is a satisfying view for a rainy day. The setting in NYC and the costumes are nice. Ben Stiller has a fine cameo as a wacko ex-student of Dr. But, perhaps it is a bit refreshing for someone without the knockout good looks to go for broke in the love department. Heder, although a good comic performer, seems all wrong as a romantic lead. Barrett is beautiful and touching as the love interest, adding greatly to the film's enjoyment. Thornton is, of course, a natural choice for the scoundrel teacher and he delivers a good-and-slimy performance. P decides to put the moves on Amanda, after a chance meeting? Does Roger have what it takes to thwart Dr P's efforts and win Amanda for himself? This is a fairly nice but easily disposable film. P uses tough tactics to turn his unfortunate students into successful men. However, a well-meaning friend gives him information about a secret class in male self-esteem, run by the harsh Dr. Add to this his unrequited crush on a beautiful neighbor named Amanda (Jacinda Barrett), and you have a man on the proverbial ropes. After losing his uniform to thieves on the job and being dumped from the big brother program, he is despondent. Roger (Jon Heder) is a wimpy parking meter attendant for NYC.
