17 again is a great family movie.Although it's story is predictable, it touchs the heart. Predictable movies make great family movies because they always end happily ever after. Everything always works out for the main characters of the story. As predicted in 17again, Mike O'Donnell learns that he has been unhappy with his life for no reason at all. By going back in time phsyically, he recalls his feelings for his wife. He also realizes why he chose his wife over his basketball scholarship.