I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

Dawson's Creek is so different from all the other teen soaps, the characters have depth. When I first watched an episode, I was baffled and frightened. It came so close too some of the things in my own life. I've something in common with most of the main characters. I'm a film buff like Dawson Leery. My relationship with my mom is a lot like the relationship between Pacey and his dad. My family is the town gossip like Joey's family. As a teenager, my mom was a lot like Jen. I like football, like Jack(I only play on PlayStation).

I kind of like the concept of a teen series where the characters talk in an unrealistically sophisticated way. However, the story is too much like soap opera for me, and the characters kind of annoying, difficult to believe in. And speaking of that, the fact that the actors are supposed to play 15-year-olds when they look much older really takes away from the experience, particularly because the age is important for the plot. For example, we have one of them flirting with his teacher, which is quite creepy given the ages of the characters. However the actor looks like a college graduate, so it's difficult to feel like this is a 15 year old we are talking about.

I love movies. I'm that person that goes inside the story and feels what characters may feel. It's not the actor that makes me laugh or cry, but the storyline. Sure the actor helps but maybe he's having a bad day and maybe his performance it's not the usual 100%. (actor/ actress :D ) I'm not reading magazines to find out what's doing this actor, what director is making that movie blah-blah-blah. All that being said, back to the show.So, "Dawson's Creek". I watched the TV-show 2 times. When I was a teenager and this year again. And I felt exactly the same way. I wanted that life. A small town, a nice house, the creek, a "Joey".. Episode after episode I was attracted more and more into the story. I was "there", in Capeside. And the kiss of Dawson and Joey, the best. Then came season 2. And the plot thickens. New characters , new story. And I followed their story once again. Not same catchy story but at least now I watch 22 episodes.I hoped Joey will get over those crazy ideas that made her anything but a teenage girl. A nice new story for Pacey, Joey and Dawson together.. and the break-up made me wait for the 3rd season. And it came. And I was thinking "what's gonna happen next? Dawson's got dumped 2 times by the same girl. Is it Joey finally becoming a beautiful smart girl? Will Pacey have even a more important role in the show? What's Jen gonna do with her life?" And then it came. Pacey got a bigger part. The one that destroyed the show. I don't know who's fault was. I guess the writers. I don't know why they thought this new storyline would be a great one. Unless they got paid to kill the show. But i kept watching, waiting for a nice end. Never came. The next seasons made the storyline even more unrealistic. But yes, i kept watching until the show's final episode, curious if all that non-sense that writers would call scenario was for a "greater good".. for an "epic" end. And I must say, I'm not sad that it's over. Who knows what they would have done next? In '99 I loved every character. In 2003 they made me feel sad for Jen, thinking that Pacey should end up a lonely and unhappy, Joey a business woman that sleeps with everyone and feels nothing, and Dawson.. and Dawson a successful director, still having feeling for Joey. And I hate that.So, if you want to see "Dawson's Creek" do it, but prepare yourself for an unexpected ending what will let you with a bitter taste. It's a good example of why some writers should be fired and never again brought back in the movie industry.PS: English it's not my native language, but I tried to do my best :D

I used to think that Friends was as good as a show could get. That was until I bought my season 1 DVD of Dawson's Creek. The journey that all of the different characters take you on is amazing and you end up knowing that this was not a typical "teen drama" like Gossip Girl, or The OC...no,it was a show made by people who really cared for their characters.Dawson is a dreamer, Joey is the stubborn next door neighbour who has been friends with Dawson since they were kids. Dawson wants to be Spielberg and is obsessed with movies - often confusing them with reality. Pacey is the sidekick - kind of a Seth Cohen-type character with witty one-liners and a heart of gold (even if he is misunderstood by many). Finally there's Jen who comes out of the wild city of New York and is forced to change her lifestyle not only for the others around her, but her own benefit as well.Later on we are introduced to many characters that make a huge impact on the show - each memorable as the next.That's why I love this show - each character has you caring and empathising with them. Even if they are only featured for an episode or two.God Bless Kevin Williamson for the greatest Teen Drama ever!!!