boy, does it kick goals! There's some real fun to be had here
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09/12/06
Kids in America (2005)
18 %
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Reviews Counted: 33
Fresh: 6
Rotten:27
Average Rating: 4.2/10
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... [More]
Starring: Samantha Mathis, Elizabeth Perkins, Gregory Smith, Crystal Grant
Director: Josh Stolberg
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Reviews for Kids in America
The cast keeps it watchable, but it's not a flick you'll remember for more than 45 minutes.
03/21/06
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12/14/05
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.
11/02/05
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10/29/05
Top CriticWhy did anyone bother making a teen movie after Heathers? No, really, why?
10/28/05
Top CriticFor sheer nerve, I give it full marks, even if it can't quite overcome its limitations in other areas.
10/27/05
(They) let their political agenda blunt the laughs, or, conversely, let their comedic inclinations dilute the film’s social message.
10/25/05
What a wasted opportunity.
10/24/05
Top CriticLeaving 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.
10/23/05
occasionally approaches a provocative topic... only to scurry back into the safety zone of slapstick and put-downs.
10/22/05
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.
10/22/05
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10/22/05
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10/22/05
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10/22/05
Top CriticWould be easier to root for if it weren't so very pleased with itself.
10/21/05
Top CriticA muddled mess whose message gets lost in the confusion.
10/21/05
A feeble call to arms, and inept entertainment to boot.
10/21/05
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.'
10/21/05
Top CriticFilmmaker 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.
10/21/05
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