Rob Reiner wrote and directed this film ( based on a novel by Wendelin Van Draanen ). It is a somewhat sentimental coming of age film starring Callan McAuliffe and Madeline Carroll as the teenagers who come together as pre-teens, fall apart as teens and come together again. Supporting cast includes Anthony Edwards as Callan's nasty dad, Rebecca De Mornay as his mom and John Mahoney as his granpa. Aidan Quinn and Penelope Ann Miller portray Madeline's challenged parents. It's not perfect ( for one thing the switching POV's forces you to watch several scenes over again with different voice over) but overall it is a nice little film that probably didn't get much of an audience. If you like family fare, you may want to give this a rental. But, be forwarned, this is no Stand By Me Rob Reiner.
