Recess: School's Out

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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Feb 2 Recess: School’s Out is a corny but fun film based on the beloved Recess TV series. It captures the charm of the original show while stretching the story into a full-length school-heist adventure, complete with a rivalry between the old principal and the new. The screenplay has its rough and cheesy moments, but it delivers a playful, creative story that engages the target audience. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing familiar characters like Detweiller and the gang in new scenarios, and the humor—though sometimes goofy—is in line with the TV show’s tone. Miss Finster’s over-the-top outfit is a laughable highlight, though it may feel odd to adults. While it’s entertaining, this movie is clearly designed for children rather than a general audience, making it a fun but age-specific Disney experience. See more Alexander S @RT61935749 Oct 20 For you 90’s babies who grew up watching cartoons on Saturday mornings and after school especially Recess on the Disney Channel (or Family Channel in Canada), Recess: School's Out is without a doubt a lifetime blast from the past, and as a fan of the show, I enjoyed seeing the characters in a feature-length movie. While it's geared towards kids who grew up with the series, it's a lighthearted film that's enjoyable for all ages and foremost…Scandalous! Grading: B See more Dino G @RT13725662 04/18/2025 I just watched this today with my dad on Disney+ and we really liked it! The film is a fun experience, not as good as Atlantis: The Lost Empire (my favorite Disney film), but still an enjoyable watch with the friendships between T.J, Vince, Spinelli, Gus, Gretchen, and Mikey and the villain is fleshed out. See more Cameron L @1Kokoroisenough 03/21/2025 Not Disney's grooviest movie ever, but it's passable. What's the weirdest rendition of the adaptation is they put 60's songs which is kind of strange, but I thought it was fine. The biggest pro is James Woods as the villain. He's no shock the best part of the movie. His plans are so adorably ridiculous that I crack up every time. I like the lesson of "Grown-ups aren't just strict all the time, and they were once kids, too" as I wish it went off longer, though. The animation is decent for a movie like this, and the screenplay, although ordinary, is still fun to watch See more Lucas A @LucasAshby 06/18/2024 This movie was the perfect ending to the Recess story (though I know they made more). You saw a greater depth behind the characters that you hadn’t seen before, namely Principal Prickly. I found myself laughing even 24 years later at a few of the scenes. This is a great movie, it’s an every summer watch for me as an adult. My only gripe is the somewhat out-of-place usage of the computer animation at times. The ending shot of this film always makes me tear up some, especially after Dabney Coleman’s recent death. Long live recess! See more Noe G @RT06896914 04/06/2024 Recess schools out it's one of my favorite Disney films from 2001 I give this film a 10/10 See more Read all reviews

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