Addison Rae makes a remarkable film debut in "He's All That."
The film, which is a reimagining of the 1999 romantic comedy classic "She's All That,"
features Rae as Padgett Sawyer, a popular high school student with a devoted social
media following that latches onto her every move.
She's even built up enough of a following to earn her a sponsorship that she hopes will
carry her onto college.
In other words, things are looking pretty bright in Padgett's life … until her world
is suddenly turned upside down by a devastating discovery about her boyfriend, up-and-coming
pop superstar Jordan van Draanen.
"He's All That" is a heart-swelling tale of unlikely romance, and even though Rae is new
to the movie scene, she's radiant in the role.
Though she shines throughout the full length of the film, there's one scene in particular
that shows just how much of an acting natural Addison Rae is.
When we first meet Padgett, she seems to have a perfectly choreographed life.
"Good morning, guys."
She has an army of dedicated followers, a sponsorship deal that can make all of her
educational dreams come true, and a hunky pop singer as a boyfriend.
Her fella, Jordan, is a bit of a star on the rise, with tons of followers of his own and
a new hit single in the works.
"He's shooting his big video today and I wanted to surprise him."
"Oh, right, the big follow-up single."
"What's it called again?"
"'Turf War in the 424.'
He's being ironic, I think."
So when it's time for him to shoot his big music video, Padgett is eager to take her
friends, and her livestream followers, onto the set for an exclusive behind-the-scenes
visit.
"Okay, we'll do it live, so when I cue you press this button and follow me inside."
"Yep, I know how to work a phone, thanks."
To ramp up the sweetness of her arrival, Padgett even whips up a batch of homemade croquembouche
as a surprise treat for her beau.
Padgett is honestly excited about her cute surprise for Jordan.
Addison Rae positively radiates enthusiasm during the early moments of this scene -- which
makes her transition to shocked outrage all the more powerful.
Because once she gets a good look at what's going on inside Jordan's trailer, she's in
for a very rude awakening.
"What are they doing?"
"What do you think they're doing?"
When she realizes that Jordan's been shacking up with one of his backup dancers, Aniston,
it takes Padgett a few seconds to fully process the information.
Her initial reaction is played perfectly by Rae, and the outrage that finally explodes
out of her is hilarious and brutal -- proof that Addison Rae is nothing short of a scene stealer.
"You scumbag.
I made you croquembouche.
I even did it with almond flour so you wouldn't fart during your precious video.
Is this why you told me not to visit the set, so you could hook up with some backup dancer?"
"Oh my God! I think I just saw Jordan van Draanen's thing."
"Not too shabby, JVD."
"I hate you. After everything we've been through."
"Padgett."
"We're over, okay?"
"Padgett."
"You know what?
You don't deserve me, you don't deserve my love, and you don't deserve my croquembouche,
you croquemdouche."
"Padgett."
"What?"
"You're still live."
Rae's portrayal of all the emotions that accompany such a traumatic encounter is absolutely spot-on.
Not only does she capture all of the hurt feelings that would be natural in a moment like this,
but the transition from such a sunny, collected personality into one of full-on
devastation is seamless.
Rae also manages to play the scene with a bit of subtle humor because, even as serious
as the situation is, it's hard to take a barrage of cream-stuffed pastries too seriously.
"He's All That" might be Addison Rae's first feature, but in this delightful rom-com, she
proves there's no emotion she can't handle on-screen.
It's a triumphant debut for the social media superstar, and this scene is clear proof that
she has a bright future on the screen ahead of her.
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