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High school will never be the same. morePlot:
A diverse group of high school students band together to peacefully stick it to their overbearing principal. | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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Richie's Film Moved To Avoid Box Office Battle with Hilton (From WENN. 15 August 2005)
Hilton and Richie Set for Box Office Battle
(From WENN. 12 August 2005)
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surprise in not another teen movie more (32 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Gregory Smith | ... | Holden Donovan | |
| Stephanie Sherrin | ... | Charlotte Pratt | |
| Chris Morris | ... | Chuck McGinn | |
| Caitlin Wachs | ... | Katie Carmichael | |
| Emy Coligado | ... | Emily Chua | |
| Crystal Celeste Grant | ... | Walanda Jenkins | |
| Alex Anfanger | ... | Lawrence Reitzer | |
| Julie Bowen | ... | Principal Weller | |
| Malik Yoba | ... | Will Drucker | |
| Andrew Shaifer | ... | Kip Stratton | |
| Nicole Richie | ... | Kelly Stepford (as Nicole Camille Richie) | |
| Genevieve Cortese | ... | Ashley Harris | |
| George Wendt | ... | Coach Thompson | |
| Adam Arkin | ... | Ed Mumsford | |
| Jeff Chase | ... | Asst. Coach Fasso |
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I was sitting down to watch what I thought would be yet another brainless teen movie when to my surprise - there was a message! And not one of the obvious "don't do drugs" "don't have sex" messages that you would expect. Nor was it the message of "every teenager is just like the rest - below the surface." The unexpected twist is not in the plot but in the fact that this story is based on the actual experiences of teens in America. Though playing on the extremes of the inflated powers of the administration, the cast still maintain a realistic bond of rebellion without seeming cliché.
I am reminded of the angst portrayed in The Breakfast Club, although this motley crew have not been forced into bond of rebellion. They are united by events that were beyond their control, to create action within their control. They didn't just endure a day of detention and go away learning a great lesson about each other; they know how unique they are and how unfair and unjust system is for their fellow students.
I was impressed by the actors as well as by the story and I look forward to watching this again with friends. It's the kind of movie that no teen should ever have to relate to, but without being so heavy that you can't enjoy the laughs.