I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of 4 teenage girls who must survive their first summer apart as they go on their separate adventures. I initially thought the movie was going to be more like _Now and Then_ (Demi Moore, Rosie O'Donnell) with the story being told over 20 years but I was surprised when it didn't. The scenes that were filmed in Greece are breathtaking. The water is so blue and the white-washed buildings as the backdrop make the visuals all the more splendid. I particularly enjoyed Lena's tale the most here. Her transformation was completely believable as the innocent girl back home is "born" on her travels abroad. Very well done. Of the others, I also enjoyed Tibby's. While she set out to make a documentary (boring film ;) of what happens at the local chain market, I think she gained the most during the summer. With Bailey entering her life and teaching her how precious it is, she gained much perspective and used it when Carmen first comes home. When Bailey explains how it's the little things that make our lives special whether it be Dragon's Lair or whatever. What an acting job by this young woman who played Baily. The other 2 stories were also enjoyable, but not at the level of the first 2. As a middle-aged man, most would think I wouldn't have enjoyed it but I did. While I was watching, my son's 13 year old friend walked in and said, "This is an awesome movie, you're going to love it". So to all that think the male genre wouldn't appreciate, there are 2 votes against ;) I'm thinking about reading the book...enjoy.