Rickey D'Shon Collins,
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Based on the popular animated children's program Disney's Recess, this full-length film focuses on the end of a school year, where young pupil T.J. Detweiler is looking ahead to having a wild, fun-pac... read more
DVD Release Date: August 7, 2001
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August 16, 2011fb1619601747An extended episode with a rediculous plot that will have the kids laughing and the adults sleeping.
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July 22, 2011fb1644764650While it is formulaic when stacked up to its television show counterpart, School's Out provides an ambitious plot line noted with a strong antagonist performance by James Woods
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July 11, 2011absolutly original. a terrific big screen film to a terrific t.v. show! the jokes are funny and the film is too close to it's creators. fun for kids and kids at heart. a delightful, funny, smart animated comedy. A
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March 29, 2010How can you not love Recess? Especially with it off the air now, this movie was great to relive one of the greatest and well done cartoons ever made. Hopefully they keep making these movies or at least bring back the show.
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September 18, 2006It's okay... the TV show is tons better. But the songs are cool, notably "Dancin' in the Street."
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October 30, 2011Recess was a good show, this movie isn't as good, but it is entertaining enough if you are a kid who liked the show. Luckily the show and the movie were made in a way that parents could sit through it as well.
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September 6, 2009I don't know if this is a guilty pleasure or not. See, I'm handing it 4 stars and wondering if I should. My decision rested on the fact that I just think it's that damn good. I must be a big fan of the series, watch it whenever it's on. They did right by us fans. This is what the... read more
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August 3, 2008This was a great movie. I personally am a big fan of the TV show, and making it into a movie was the best idea I've ever heard of. I watch this every year the day that school gets out!
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June 19, 2008This movie has a lot of interesting aspects such as psychedelic sixties flashbacks, ninjas and a fighting Finster.
Critic Reviews
February 16, 2001
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
February 16, 2001
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
About as exciting as a lunchbox full of carrot sticks.
February 16, 2001
Mike Clark, USA Today
Passably speedy on the level of other TV retreads that seem miscast on the big screen. Full Review
February 16, 2001
Wesley Morris, San Francisco Chronicle
It's fun, it's kind of somber and it succeeds in making you think about how you might be squandering middle age. Full Review
February 16, 2001
Gene Seymour, Newsday
There are times when I wonder why so much energy is expended finding alternatives to funny animals who hit each other with anvils. Full Review
February 16, 2001
Elvis Mitchell, New York Times
There's nothing new here, not even the idea of Mikey's singing voice coming from Robert Goulet. Full Review
February 16, 2001
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
A reasonably entertaining cartoon feature aimed at Baby Boomers and their children.
February 16, 2001
Miles Beller, Los Angeles Times
Though Recess, the feature film, is far from innovative, it is agreeable. Full Review
February 16, 2001
Susan Stark, Detroit News
Thematically thoughtful but technically feeble. Full Review
February 16, 2001
Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News
An appealing, contemporary piece of animation. Full Review
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