A high-school nerd's public declaration of his feelings for a cheerleader has unlikely consequences in this knockabout teen farce. Geeky Denis Cooverman (Paul Rust) delivers the title's five fateful words in his valedictory speech, little expecting that said Ms Cooper (Hayden Panettiere) will later join him and his equally dorky pal (Jack T Carpenter) as they celebrate graduation night on their own. The arrival of her manic, coked-up wannabe-soldier boyfriend (Shawn Roberts) leads to a high-speed chase through the neighbourhood, during which uptight Denis finally learns to live a little. Director Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Mrs Doubtfire) has been out of the comedy game for a while, as the clunky timing of the gags shows, but there are some amiable performances here, plus an attempt to inject some character depth into proceedings. While it may lack the hang-loose feel of the like of Superbad, there are still occasional chuckles to be had.

A valedictorian's declaration of love for a high-school cheerleader launches a night of revelry, reflection and romance for a group of graduating seniors.