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Then, a magical janitor (because every time-travel movie needs a magical janitor) grants him his wish: he wakes up looking exactly like he did at 17.

But here we are, over a decade later, and this movie refuses to fade into the "cheesy teen comedy" vault. In fact, it has only gotten better with age. So, grab a coffee (or a protein shake), and let’s talk about why 17 Again is the ultimate "midlife crisis" comfort film. For the uninitiated: Mike O’Donnell (played with perfect dad-energy by Matthew Perry in the present, and Zac Efron in the past) is a 37-year-old man whose life didn't turn out the way he planned. He blames his high school basketball game for derailing his future. He’s separated from his wife (the stunning Leslie Mann) and alienated from his kids. 17 again.movie

Let’s be real for a second. When you hear the title 17 Again , what pops into your head? Then, a magical janitor (because every time-travel movie