Get Over It

Get Over It

Year: 2001

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Tommy O'Haver

Budget: $22M

ComedyRomance

A heartbroken teenager, struggling to move on from a painful breakup, finds himself entangled in the complicated world of his ex-girlfriend’s new relationship. He must confront the challenges of seeing her with another boy, the school's most popular student, and learn to accept the difficulties of healing and moving forward. It’s a comedic exploration of love, loss, and the sometimes-difficult path to recovery.

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1

Breakup sparks audition

After Allison ends things with Berke, he resolves to win her back by trying out for the school play. He signs up despite having no real acting talent, hoping the performance will impress her. The audition marks a new path that could reconnect them.

Shortly after the breakup Berke's home and school auditorium
2

Friends plot to find a new girlfriend

Felix and Dennis decide to play matchmaker for Berke and set up a few potential introductions around school. They bumble through plan after plan, convinced a new romance will help cheer Berke up. Their matchmaking efforts unfold amid the chaos of theater prep.

During the school year Felix's house and school hangouts
3

Kelly helps Berke land a role

Kelly, Felix's younger sister, steps in to support Berke and push him toward the audition. She becomes a guiding presence, offering encouragement and practical tips for the rehearsal process. Her involvement quietly fuels Berke's growing confidence.

Audition day Drama club / school theatre
4

Wong injured; Berke takes Lysander

Peter Wong suffers a freak accident, forcing Berke to step into the lead role of Lysander. The sudden promotion thrusts him into the spotlight at a critical moment. He begins training with Kelly to handle the new responsibility.

Opening night rehearsal School theater / backstage
5

Growth and hidden feelings

Berke gradually improves with Kelly's coaching, though he remains oblivious to her growing affection. Their onstage chemistry strengthens, and the audience notices his newfound confidence. The dynamic between them becomes a central thread of the story.

During rehearsals Stage / backstage
6

Kiss at the party, conflict revealed

At a party Felix hosts at Berke's house, Kelly kisses him, stirring tension about their potential relationship. Berke insists a romance between them would be complicated since she is Felix's sister. The kiss marks a turning point in their evolving bond.

Felix-hosted party Felix's house party
7

Cheating revealed and breakup

During the same party, Allison discovers Striker is cheating with her best friend Maggie. She confronts him and ends their relationship in a moment of heartbreak. The revelation adds emotional weight to the ongoing romantic turmoil around Berke.

That same party Felix's house party
8

Allison seeks a reunion during intermission

During the intermission of the play's opening night, Allison confides to Berke that she wants to get back together. He is torn between his past with Allison and his growing feelings for Kelly. The moment raises questions about where his heart truly lies.

Opening night intermission Theater backstage during intermission
9

Striker's sabotage plan

Striker bribes two theater technicians to blow Berke off the stage using stage pyrotechnics. The scheme casts a shadow over the performance and raises the stakes for everyone involved. Tension rises as the plan could derail the show.

Intermission Theater stage / backstage during intermission
10

Ballad substitution changes the mood

Felix hands the orchestra sheet music for a love ballad written by Kelly to replace Oates' unpopular tune. The musical shift alters the tempo of the opening numbers and aligns with Berke's burgeoning feelings. The change paves the way for a more emotional finale.

Before resuming act Orchestra pit
11

Curtain rises; confession on stage

When the curtain rises, Kelly performs her ballad with moving sincerity. Berke realizes he loves her and abandons his scripted lines to improvise a verse declaring his affection for Helena. The audience responds with warm applause as the couple's romance takes center stage.

Curtain rise on opening night Stage
12

Sabotage backfires and sparks fly

Striker's sabotage misfires as the sabotage escalates into chaos, blowing him offstage and into the orchestral section. The plan collapses in a dramatic moment that still underscores the risks of ambition. The performance continues despite the turmoil.

During the performance Theater stage / orchestra pit
13

Dennis and Basin consider a new romance

Dennis shares a kiss with Basin, Kelly's dancing partner, which hints at a potential new relationship for both of them. The movie uses this moment to explore the theme of new beginnings and evolving friendships. The energy in the theater shifts as new pairings begin to form.

After the sabotage Theater backstage
14

New romance blooms and credits roll

Berke and Kelly leave the theater together, looking forward to a future they can share. The credits roll with Sisqó and Vitamin C performing 'September' alongside the cast, celebrating the night’s joyous ending. The film closes on a note of optimism for the characters’ lives beyond the stage.

End of night Theater exit / credits

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