On the Line (2001) Reviews

• Appeals to a very select audience

  sugar_daddyo2006-04-09

  I am not an NSync (spelling?) fan, but this is one of my favorite movies for multiple reasons: 1. It is surprisingly clean. No foul language whatsoever and it is soooo rare to find a PG movie that isn't targeting young kids/families (for those sensitive to this or can appreciate this element). 2. There is a very significant secondary plot about music. In fact, I have this movie to thank for introducing me to the music of Al Green (I also own the soundtrack). The end's a little cheesy, but for someone who also played open mic's at one point, it's nice to indulge a fantasy now and then. 3. Dave Foley's character has some truly funny moments. His stand up roots really shine through. 4. It's not a teeny bopper. Lance Bass and his friends are past their college years, and Lance's love interest just finished grad school. So with that, it is difficult to predict who the movie was targeting, but it certainly got my attention.

• Sure to leave the viewer with a happy feeling

  inkblot112003-10-21

  Kevin (Lance Bass) is a young advertising executive whose career is on the upswing. However, his personal life is more of a shambles as he is painfully shy around women. One day on a train in Chicago, he meets pretty Abbey (Emmanuelle Chriqui), who strikes his interest immediately. They both love Al Green, the Cubs, and history. However, Kevin clams up at the end of the conversation and fails to acquire her name and telephone number. He regrets his lack of fortitude soon after and decides to put up posters around the city in an effort to find her. The local newspaper, spotting one of the signs, even features an article on Kevin's plight. Yet, Abbey fails to appear. Will Kevin connect again with Abbey, even as he's fighting off the attentions of other women? With NSync member Bass as the star of the show, one would expect a movie only tweens would appreciate. Not so. Bass and Chriqui are winsome and winning as they seek to find each other again. The scenes in and around Chicago are engaging. The supporting cast is a bit goofy and grating at times (especially Kevin's friends) but, overall, the presentation of the movie is upbeat and humorous. Fans of light-hearted romantic films would be savvy to seek out this little sleeper. A happy feeling will permeate the viewer's heart for a long time.

• Adorable movie for any pre-teen!

  katiebabs2001-10-30

  On The Line is a sweet and innocent movie for little girls or those who love cute little romances. Lance Bass from Nsync fame is quite good as the lead who always chokes up around the opposite sex and in the workplace. I was pleasantly surprised with this movie. It has an innocent quality that is not found in many films anymore. On The Line isn't Oscar winning but it is a movie that should appeal to those who love the innocence of young love.

• Loved it

  watk00452001-10-27

  I think that Joey and Lance were great in this movie. I think that the plot was very good and the movie was funny. I plan on seeing this movie again. Both Lance and Joey have good singing voices and I think that it is great that they both get to show off their many talents in this movie.

• Cute Romantic Comedy

  Seen832002-03-29

  Coming into this movie I think I expected a lot. The story line was really well played out but the acting got to me after awhile. I am an 'N Sync fan but not all singers are meant to be actors. I had a hard time thinking of Lance Bass as anything but a singer, and his acting skills weren't all that convincing otherwise. At times, it appeared to be just him reading the lines. Don't get me wrong though, I enjoyed the movie because it was a very cute romantic comedy. I just had a hard time overlooking the actors' abilities. But I would suggest this movie to any romantic comedy lover. And the movie had a really good story line as well as comedy! :-D