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Movie Info

Sexual experimentation links the lives of three high-school drama students (Emmy Rossum, Zach Gilford, Ashley Springer).
  • Rating:
    R (Language|All Involving Teens|Alcohol Use|Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    drama, gay and lesbian
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Adam Salky
  • Producer:
    Mary Jane Skalski, Jason Orans
  • Writer:
    David Brind
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Production Co:
    Next Wednesday Productions
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby

Cast & Crew

Emmy Rossum
Alexa Walker
Zach Gilford
Johnny Drake
Ashley Springer
Ben Berger
Ana Gasteyer
Ruth Berger
Rooney Mara
Courtney
Sandra Bernhard
Dr. Serena Mohr
Alan Cumming
Grant Matson
Cady Huffman
Dr. Kolton
Adam Salky
Director
David Brind
Screenwriter
Mary Jane Skalski
Producer
Jason Orans
Producer
David Brind
Co-Producer
Michael Fimognari
Cinematographer
John F. Lyons
Film Editor
Duncan Sheik
Original Music
David Poe
Original Music
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Critics Consensus: 2012 Isn’t Quite Earth-Shaking
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Critic Reviews for Dare

All Critics (21) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (12) | Rotten (9)

  • What elevates Dare above the usual high school fare is the quality of the writing by David Brind, crisp direction by Adam Salky and a uniformly attractive and compelling cast led by the delightful Emmy Rossum.

    November 10, 2015 | Full Review…

    James Greenberg

    Hollywood Reporter

  • Though minor arcs play out in each piece, Dare lacks an overarching narrative to propel the entire film, so overall pacing feels uneven and long at just 90 minutes.

    July 6, 2010 | Full Review…

    Peter Debruge

    Variety

  • Unlike so many films that paint a rosy picture of adolescence for adults with fuzzy memories, Dare has the courage of its convictions.

    February 12, 2010 | Full Review…

    Alonso Duralde

    AfterElton.com

  • Brind's screenplay is pregnant with fascinating questions of identity and social anxiety. And Salky knows how to create a mood.

    December 3, 2009 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

    Carrie Rickey

    Philadelphia Inquirer

  • The film lacks the comedic charm of American Pie, but with its dark, hyper-sexualization of teens, it offers an engrossing if not soap opera-esque tale of self-discovery.

    November 13, 2009 | Full Review…

    Gerrick Kennedy

    Los Angeles Times

  • Dare feels a bit unfinished, at once overreaching and underrealized. But there is a lot of intelligence, and considerable daring, in the basic conceit.

    November 13, 2009 | Full Review…

    A.O. Scott

    New York Times
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Audience Reviews for Dare

  • Aug 20, 2016
    I found this pointless with an end that left much to be desired.
    Erin C Super Reviewer
  • Mar 09, 2015
    Ironic title for a film that wants to push boundaries but refuses to go all the way. A love triangle setup with two guys and a girl is seldom seen, but each time these characters generate some interest, it soon dissolves thereafter. That's probably due to the lack of chemistry between the actors. The one scene with real meat is chewed up by Alan Cumming during his brief appearance.
    Doctor S Super Reviewer
  • Mar 13, 2011
    What a surprise! I knew nothing about this movie and watched based on my Netflix recommendation. For this movie, it was right on. It seems to be a typical teen drama but new twists are added that are interesting and make the movie unique and enjoyable.
    Thomas J Super Reviewer
  • Mar 05, 2010
    Nothing special and why do these high school seniors all look over 25? Because they are! With teen actors everywhere you look they couldn't find three to star in this?
    jay n Super Reviewer
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