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The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003) 5.9
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Metascore: 33/100
Reviews: 49 user | 28 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com A young war reenactor makes a friend on the battlefield who helps him use strategy to take on his high school enemy. Driven by newfound confidence, he seduces the friend's fetching older ... See full summary » Writer:Erica Beeney |
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Cast
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| Shia LaBeouf | ... |
Kelly Ernswiler
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Lance
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Eve
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Abe
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Harrison
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Maurice /
German Soldier
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Miner Weber
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| Dale R. Simonton | ... |
Todd /
German Soldier
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Mr. Norway
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Principal Holmstead
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German Officer /
Mr. Thomas
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| France Nuyen | ... |
Xiou-Xiou Ling
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A young war reenactor makes a friend on the battlefield who helps him use strategy to take on his high school enemy. Driven by newfound confidence, he seduces the friend's fetching older sister and risks the friendship. Reality intervenes when the illness of his ex-addict father forces the anger his irony masks to the surface and he has to decide if staying in a fantasy world is worth the consequences. Written by Anonymous
Plot Keywords:
high school | wetting pants | father son relationship | teen | bully comeuppance |Taglines:
The revolution will not be televised! See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for language and some drug references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
22 August 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Batalha de Shaker Heights See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$1,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$47,693 (USA) (22 August 2003)Gross:
$279,282 (USA) (12 September 2003)Company Credits
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Written by Jonathan Bates
Performed by Mellowdrone
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The test screenings showed that the audience had trouble figuring out whether it was a comedy or a teen drama. Directors Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle and Miramax were fighting towards the end of post production on what genre it should be. The directors felt it should be a teen drama, Miramax thought it should be a comedy (because it was a marketing genre). Rankin and Potelle eventually gave in and cut it as a comedy. See more »Goofs
The position of the lawnmower on the lawn in subsequent shots at the end of the movie. See more »Quotes
Kelly Ernswiler: A funny thing just happened to me. I thought you were dead on the couch.See more »
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"Beautiful Day"Written by Jonathan Bates
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For a first time effort for writer and director(s) this was a fine little movie. Million dollar budget, no time, documentary cameras. . . . I think they did just fine. Besides, who else is giving people a shot at getting started in this business? Ben Affleck and Matt Damon could probably avoid a lot of grief if they turned their backs on this whole thing, but they're trying something no one else in Hollywood is right now. Why are the knives out for this movie more than My Bosses Daughter?
Shia is a great actor who probably saved the film in many ways. I enjoyed it. The theatre I was in was full, and people were laughing. I wouldn't buy the DVD, but I certainly think it was worth my time and money. I hope Project Greenlight continues, and maybe they pick directors by asking them to do a scene from their favorite script. Then we might find people who are more comfortable with the material.