Wears thin over 90 minutes without jangly commercials and a bowl of super-sugary cereal for distraction.
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Recess: School's Out (2001)
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Reviews Counted:67
Fresh:40
Rotten:27
Average Rating:5.7/10
Consensus: Though basically a TV cartoon stretched out to movie-length, Recess has enough successful jokes and smart writing to make it a worthwhile view.
Theatrical Release:Feb 16, 2001 Wide
Box Office: $34,801,195
Synopsis: The school year is finally over, and T.J. Detweiler is looking forward to a fun-filled summer. Boredom quickly sets in, until T.J. uncovers a scheme to do away with summer vacation! Former... [More]
Starring: Andy Lawrence, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Pamela Segall, Jason Davis
Director: Chuck Sheetz
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Reviews for Recess: School's Out
Nothing bold or great to look at, certainly by Disney standards, but with a tight narrative and a complete lack of pretense that's ingratiating.
02/16/01
Whimsical, engaging.
02/16/01
Intelligent, appealing characters.
02/16/01
Refreshingly subversive.
02/16/01
Top CriticAbout as exciting as a lunchbox full of carrot sticks.
02/16/01
The plot, dialogue, and animation are no better than the low standards of Saturday morning television.
02/16/01
With lots going on in the story and some gags for the older viewers, Recess makes for a delightful time.
02/16/01
Passably speedy on the level of other TV retreads that seem miscast on the big screen.
02/16/01
Top CriticA throwback to dated, '50s-style visions of school-yard scamps.
02/16/01
Wears thin by taking fodder fit for TV episode and stretching it over a long 83 minutes.
02/16/01
It's fun, it's kind of somber and it succeeds in making you think about how you might be squandering middle age.
02/16/01
Top CriticWee series fans should find enough of their favorite characters to entertain.
02/16/01
As kid-culture trends go, it's infinitely less annoying than the rise and continuing dominance of godawful teeny pop.
02/16/01
There are times when I wonder why so much energy is expended finding alternatives to funny animals who hit each other with anvils.
02/16/01
Top CriticThere's nothing new here, not even the idea of Mikey's singing voice coming from Robert Goulet.
02/16/01
Top CriticA reasonably entertaining cartoon feature aimed at Baby Boomers and their children.
02/16/01
Top CriticThough Recess, the feature film, is far from innovative, it is agreeable.
02/16/01
Silly fun, yet sophisticated enough that it doesn't insult a child's intelligence.
02/16/01
Mostly, the narrative and the characters are very humorous.
02/16/01
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