30 Films That Celebrate Black Joy and Resilience

This 2003 classic centers on Alvin Johnson (Nick Cannon), a science nerd who wants to be popular, and Paris Morgan, a cheerleader (Christina Milian) who's in desperate need to get her car repaired. In order to help pay for the damages, Paris offers to date Alvin for two weeks, allowing him to settle into the popular crowd. As the movie unfolds, the two discover themselves and eventually fall in love in the process.