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Kids in America (2005)

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Reviews Counted: 33

Fresh: 6

Rotten:27

Average Rating: 4.2/10

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for sexual content, mature thematic elements and language.

Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Oct 21, 2005 Limited

Box Office: $440,228

Synopsis: Based on real events, Kids In America is a teen comedy about a diverse group of high school kids who band together to peacefully kick their principal's ass. Boasting an impressive cast of both... Based on real events, Kids In America is a teen comedy about a diverse group of high school kids who band together to peacefully kick their principal's ass. Boasting an impressive cast of both established stars and hot new talent, "Kids" tackles such issues as sex education, freedom of speech, and how to kiss for six minutes straight without losing consciousness from lack of oxygen. Holden Donovan (Gregory Smith) is fed up with Principal Weller (Julie Bowen) who goes to great lengths to stop the students from exercising their right to free expression. She expels a young woman for passing out condoms and advocating safe sex on national “safe sex” day and suspends two boys who were kissing in the hallway. Meanwhile, she is running for the Superintendent of their school district, which will give her a chance to practice her brand of administration beyond Booker High School. The students have an ally in Mr. Drucker (Malik Yoba) one of their teachers who encourages them to fight for their rights. He pays a price for his leadership and is fired by Principal Weller. He decides to use his dismissal to make a change of his own, by producing a documentary chronicling the experiences of students who are faced with similar issues. As the story unfolds, Donovan befriends a group of kids including love interest Charlotte (Stephanie Sherrin), Lawrence, Chuck, Walanda, Emily and Katie. Together they organize the student body to take on Weller and make real change at Booker High. --© Official Site [More]

Starring: Samantha Mathis, Elizabeth Perkins, Gregory Smith, Crystal Grant

Starring: Samantha Mathis, Elizabeth Perkins, Gregory Smith, Crystal Grant, Julie Bowen, Malik Yoba, Andrew Shaifer, Nicole Richie, George Wendt, Adam Arkin, Rosanna Arquette

Director: Josh Stolberg

Director: Josh Stolberg
Screenwriter: Josh Stolberg, Andrew Shaifer
Producer: Andrew Shaifer

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boy, does it kick goals! There's some real fun to be had here

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09/12/06
Clint Morris
Moviehole

The cast keeps it watchable, but it's not a flick you'll remember for more than 45 minutes.

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03/21/06
Scott Weinberg
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12/14/05
Steven Snyder
Zertinet Movies

Even after 18 years of seeing every movie that plays here, I’m still surprised by some films. I even gave this one conflicting ratings.

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11/02/05
Linda Cook
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10/29/05
Houston Chronicle
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Why did anyone bother making a teen movie after Heathers? No, really, why?

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10/28/05
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For sheer nerve, I give it full marks, even if it can't quite overcome its limitations in other areas.

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10/27/05
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

(They) let their political agenda blunt the laughs, or, conversely, let their comedic inclinations dilute the film’s social message.

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10/25/05
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)

What a wasted opportunity.

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10/24/05
Richard Roeper
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Leaving the expression of 17 year-olds to the care of 35 year-old men is a good pathway to mediocrity, and a sure promise of insufferable, bogus screenwriting.

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10/23/05
Brian Orndorf
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occasionally approaches a provocative topic... only to scurry back into the safety zone of slapstick and put-downs.

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10/22/05
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette

The screenplay tries to shake too many trees and ends up preaching - stabbing at straw men rather than taking the time to investigate problems with the education system.

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10/22/05
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star
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10/22/05
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10/22/05
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10/22/05
Robert Denerstein
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Would be easier to root for if it weren't so very pleased with itself.

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10/21/05
Justin Chang
Variety
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A muddled mess whose message gets lost in the confusion.

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10/21/05
Angel Cohn
TV Guide's Movie Guide

A feeble call to arms, and inept entertainment to boot.

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10/21/05
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel

While a title card at the beginning of the picture says the story is inspired by true events, it really should read, 'Inspired by another film.'

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10/21/05
Lisa Rose
Newark Star-Ledger
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Filmmaker Josh Stolberg claims to have been inspired by real-life events, but mostly he ineptly rips off other movies and wastes a cast that includes Rosanna Arquette, Adam Arkin and Elizabeth Perkins.

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10/21/05
Lou Lumenick
New York Post
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