Kids in America (2005)
18 %
Reviews Counted: 33 Fresh: 6 Rotten:27 Average Rating: 4.2/10
Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins
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 established stars and hot new talent, "Kids" tackles such issues as sex education, freedom of speech,... [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Samantha Mathis, Elizabeth Perkins, Gregory Smith, Crystal Grant, Julie Bowen
Buy It On DVD
Reviews
Comment
The cast keeps it watchable, but it's not a flick you'll remember for more than 45 minutes.
03/21/06
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
Click to read the article
10/29/05
Top Critic
Why did anyone bother making a teen movie after Heathers? No, really, why?
10/28/05
Top Critic
For 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
Top Critic
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.
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
Click to read the article
10/22/05
Top Critic
Top Critic
Would be easier to root for if it weren't so very pleased with itself.
10/21/05
Top Critic
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 Critic
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.
10/21/05
Top Critic
It's baffling how a movie that cries on the behalf of idealistic, misunderstood teenagers could portray its heroes so one-dimensionally and anyone on the opposite side as a ruthless Neanderthal.
10/21/05
IGN RSS Feeds