Getting There

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“Getting There” (2002): A Teen Adventure to Remember

Plot Summary:

Taylor Hunter (Ashley Olsen) and Kylie Hunter (Mary-Kate Olsen) are celebrating their 16th birthday and have just obtained their driver’s licenses. Excited and ready for adventure, they plan a trip to Salt Lake City, Utah, with their friends to attend the 2002 Winter Olympics. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when their car is stolen during a pit stop at a local restaurant. To make matters worse, they accidentally board the wrong plane, ending up in San Diego instead of Utah.

Determined to reach the Olympics, the resourceful teenagers embark on a series of misadventures. They take a coach from Los Angeles to Las Vegas but get separated at a gas station. Kylie and half of the gang make it to Vegas, where they unexpectedly find themselves participating in a wild Vegas wedding. Meanwhile, Taylor and the other half of the group are stranded in a small town.

While trying to reconnect with her sister, Taylor meets Charly, a seemingly humble farm girl who offers to give them a ride to Vegas. However, Charly’s pickup truck breaks down, revealing that she actually lives in a mansion and owns a private jet. Charly’s wealthy father offers to fly all the teens to Salt Lake City.

Despite arriving too late for the official Olympics events, the friends decide to create their own fun by holding their own mini-Olympics. Taylor, in particular, is disappointed because she wanted to see her favorite athlete, Alex Reisher, compete. Little does she know that fate has a surprise in store for her.

The Unexpected Encounter:

Taylor spends a day skiing with a mysterious young man, never seeing his face. It isn’t until a month later, when the girls finally retrieve their stolen car, that Taylor discovers the truth. Her Olympic crush, Alex Reisher, was the one she spent that memorable day with on the slopes.

Cast:

• Mary-Kate Olsen as Kylie Hunter
• Ashley Olsen as Taylor Hunter
• Billy Aaron Brown as Danny
• Heather Lindell as Jenn
• Jeff D’Agostino as Joshua (“Toast”)
• Talon Ellithorpe as Sam
• Holly Towne as Lyndi
• Alexandra Picatto as Charly
• Janet Gunn as Pam Hunter (Taylor and Kylie’s mother)
• William Bumiller as Gary Hunter (Taylor and Kylie’s father)
• Jason Benesh as Alexander (Charly’s father)
• Ricki Lopez as Juan
• Shelley Malil as Raj
• Marcus Smythe as Mr. Simms (the coach driver)
• Cheyenne Wilbur as Male Proctor
• Deborah Hinderstein as Female Instructor
• James Kiriyama Lem as Male Instructor
• Chene Lawson as Ticket Clerk
• Tracy Arbuckle as Diane
• Sterling Rice as Young Female Tourist
• Jeff Thomas Johnson as Waiter in Ski Lodge

Filming Locations:

The film was shot in various locations, including Santa Barbara, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; Las Vegas, Nevada; and New Mexico.

“Getting There” is a delightful blend of adventure, friendship, and unexpected twists. Whether you’re a fan of the Olsen twins or simply enjoy teen comedies, this film is sure to entertain. So buckle up, grab your driving license, and join Taylor and Kylie on their unforgettable road trip! 🚗🏔️

¹: Wikipedia: Getting There (film)