Trivia: After Natalie shoves the 'ice cube' down Brinkman's throat, during the following melee, when Ronica Miles kicks one of Brinkman's men over the balcony the famous "Wilhelm" scream is heard as he falls.
Trivia: At the end of the movie, when Cody and his girlfriend sit on the car at the beach he is called by the CIA. Listen to the ringtone of the cellphone - it's the same as from the "Our Man Flint" series, perhaps best known now for being used in the Austin Powers movies. (01:35:26)
Trivia: That really cool red car that Cody drives to the party is Frankie Muniz's car in real life.
Trivia: The picture they used for Cody towards the beginning of the film is the promo picture Frankie Muniz took for "Malcolm in the Middle"
Answer: The fight with the bullies made the school paper and drew unwanted attention to Cody which could compromise his mission. Cody lied to Natalie to try and impress her.
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