Adam meets Molly (Jenna Dewan), a girl who has sworn off jerks after her own bad breakup. When his "jerk routine" fails to impress her, Adam is forced to reconsider his entire philosophy to win her over. Key Cast & Production
The lead character and the film's songwriter share the same name, Adam Dynes. Dynes, who wrote the film's music, later became a political science professor. Musical Influence 'THE JERK THEORY' (2009) - RissiWrites.com The Jerk Theory
His theory works remarkably well for meaningless hookups, and he even begins "counseling" other nice guys in the art of being a jerk. Adam meets Molly (Jenna Dewan), a girl who
Directed by Scott S. Anderson, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Abraham Taylor. Dynes, who wrote the film's music, later became
Adam reinvents himself as an arrogant, indifferent "bad boy." He stops opening car doors, acts dismissive toward dates, and puts on impromptu rock concerts to build a lothario image.
is a 2008 teen comedy film that explores the "nice guys finish last" trope through the lens of a high school musician who tries to hack the dating scene. Core Premise & Plot
The story follows (played by Josh Henderson), a kindhearted aspiring musician whose world is upended when his girlfriend dumps him for the school's resident jerk. Embittered, Adam develops "The Jerk Theory"—the belief that girls don't actually want nice guys, but are instead attracted to guys who treat them poorly.