Samuel L. Jackson,
John Heard,
Kelly Rowan,
Clifton Collins Jr.,
Tony Plana
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A dedicated educator loses his passion for teaching as he struggles to survive in this tense urban drama. Trevor Garfield (Samuel L. Jackson) is a science teacher trying to make a difference in a toug... read more
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
Release Date: July 30, 1997
DVD Release Date: June 5, 2001
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November 13, 2011fb9426219This movie is good its a good mix of action, drama, and suspension with an unexpected dark streak. The characters are interesting and Sam Jackson was perfect for his part. I wonder how no one has heard about it; it's pretty underrated.
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July 1, 2011I'm very surprised by how many critics didn't like this. This is a very entertaining and thought provoking movie. It's greatly written and acted. Good characters too. There is a very epic climax too it all. I really liked this film. Again, ignore the critics. I highly recommend.
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May 4, 2011what may have been the extreme back when this film was done has now sadly become the norm here in way too many public schools here in the states. But just as in the movie we find you can not run from your fears thinking it will be ok...everyone has their breaking point...but some... read more
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February 22, 2010Two powerful performances by Samuel L. Jackson and Clifton Collins Jr. 187 is a gritty high school drama filled with corruption in a contemporary urban life setting with a shocking and unpredictable ending. This film is not to be viewed in the middle, rather in a whole to ... read more
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September 8, 2009Oh, this movie is freakin craa-z! It is extremely gripping, if for no other reason than to realize that anyone pushed too far can snap.
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June 13, 2009At first I thought that this film was going to be a huge breath of fresh air. The setup caught my attention real fast. A teacher that works in a tough neighborhood is threatened by a student that he is failing. He goes to tell the principal but he doesn't take it too seriously. N... read more
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December 22, 2008One of the first films I remember seeing with Samuel Jackson, this movie will blow you away with its touching gritty drama and shocking conclusion. Great high school ghetto story. Amazing story.
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November 12, 2008out of all the generic teachers trying to change the inner city kids flicks....naw, this is pretty much another one of them lmfao
Critic Reviews
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today
March 5, 2006
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
A compelling, sobering drama about a well-intentioned high-school teacher driven over the edge by criminal student predators. Jackson gives a commanding, very empathetic performance.
July 25, 2003
Fred Topel, About.com
Excellent drama about what tough schools are really like. Doesn't glamorize students or teachers. Powerful.
May 23, 2003
Jon Niccum, Lawrence Journal-World
Awful urban angst piece. One of Jackson's worst roles.
January 1, 2000
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
What makes the film work, perhaps better than it has any right to be, is Jackson. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Carlo Cavagna, AboutFilm.com
If you're looking for another Stand and Deliver, watch something else. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
The film asks all the right questions, but with its Billy Jack approach it rings false even when making some sense. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Maitland McDonagh, Film Journal International
As a social-problem picture, 187 is a great music-video.
January 1, 2000
David N. Butterworth, rec.arts.movies.reviews
Samuel L. Jackson gets a B+ for his solid, towering performance but the film itself should've been held back. Full Review
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