Lower Learning (2008)

Director:

Mark Lafferty

Writers:

Shahin Chandrasoma (story)
Mark Lafferty (writer)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

No rules. No escape. No class.

Plot:

Geraldine Ferraro Elementary is on the brink of collapse: the lowest test scores in the state, teachers...

Plot Keywords:

Principal | School | Teacher | Vice Principal | Divorce

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Feb. 17

1:05 PM

TMC

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jason Biggs	...	Tom Willoman
Eva Longoria Parker	...	Rebecca Seabrook
Rob Corddry	...	Harper Billings
Monica Potter	...	Laura Buchwald
Will Sasso	...	Jesse Buchwald
Nat Faxon	...	Turner Abernathy
Jill Latiano	...	Nurse Gretchen
Kyle Gass	...	Decatur Doublewide
Hayes MacArthur	...	Digdug O'Shaughnessy (as Hayes Macarthur)
Zachary Gordon	...	Frankie Fowler
Ed Helms	...	Maurice
Patricia Belcher	...	Colette Bamboo
Jack Donner	...	Old Curt
Sandy Martin	...	Olympia Parpadelle
Timothy Dowling	...	Robber (as Tim Dowling)

MPAA:

Rated R for crude and sexual humor, language and some drug content.

Runtime:

97 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Certification:

USA:R | Netherlands:12 | Australia:MA | Singapore:NC-16

Company:

Ambush Entertainment

Quotes:

Turner Abernathy: I'm talking about a different kind of love. The kind of love that's wet and smells a little.

Soundtrack:

I'm in Edukashun

Watch This Movie Ye Shall Not

Not wanting to sound as if I'm infringing your god given right to your First Amendment, I want to let you know that you may watch this film, but it's better if you find something else to watch (or do) instead. This film is just isn't worth your precious time.

The cast is star studded, but it didn't make the film enjoyable. With poor storyline, poor execution, and poor (or rather, non-existent) acting from the cast, this film is destined to be a disaster.

With figures of around $2m of budget, one would think that the film can be something better, but unfortunately it was not the case. I went through the thread discussion and found out that they'd have to sell heaps of DVDs to recover the cost. And based on how things go, I do not think they can ever break-even.

The only saving grace is Biggs, who have changed his character from being a nutter in his previous films, to somebody who can give substance and impact to the film. No more is he only known as the guy who f**ked a pizza.

As for Eva Longoria, I think she acted better in her previous film (Over Her Dead Body), and I hope she chooses her character carefully before committing herself.

All in all, not the best film around, and not a good film, as the film is aptly called.