The Baby Sitters Club
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Movie Reviews of The Baby Sitters Club
Movie Review: BSC
Summary: 3 Stars
Yes, the dialogue is corny, Mallory and Jessi get shafted (practically no lines for Jessi at all), and the tv series was much better. But this isn't a terrible movie either. I was a huge fan of the books as a kid, but hadn't seen this movie until my little sister rented it recently. I expected terrible acting, but Rachel Leigh Cook (of She's All That) really stands out as Mary Ann, and Larisa Oleynik (10 Thing I Hate About You, The Secret World of Alex Mack -what a great show!) and Schuyler Fisk (Orange County) do well too. Ellen Burstyn's appearance, while a bit random and very corny, is entertaining. The only one I wasn't impressed with was the actress playing Stacy. There's a whole lot going on in this movie, as each of the five older babysitters gets a least some subplot to herself, but it all ties together pretty well. There are some genuinely funny moments, and some more serious issues as well (Kristy deals with the reappearance of her deadbeat dad, who wants her to keep his presence a secret from her friends and family). While the movie will be most appreciated by younger girls, I think that people like me who grew up in the nineties will get a kick out of it too, with it's dated clothing, music (that awful rap scene!), pop-culture references, and of course, the babysitters themselves (and in their original form, great for those of us who remember the times before Dawn was replaced by Abby and similar blasphemous changes made).Movie Review: Not as good as the video series
Summary: 3 Stars
The BSC movie wasn't all bad, but it could have been better. I didn't like the casting choices at all. None of the actresses (and actors) in this movie match the description of their characters in the books. However, the cast of the video series is more faithful to the books.
Also, the movie, while fun, is very stockish and predictable. There isn't much focus on the kids, either! Sure, we get a glimpse of a child here and there (Jackie Rodowsky is no where near a Walking Disaster in the film), but the primary plot centers on Kristy Thomas and her father.
It's too bad that the character of Jessi was horribly underwritten. I'd hate to think that the screenwriter deliberately to reduce her to token black person status, but that's pretty much the way Jessi comes across in the film.
The only performaces I did enjoy were those of Elizabeth and Watson.
All in all, viewers who are just looking for some mindless entertainment might get some enjoyment out of this film. However, fans of the BSC books and videos would probably be disappointed unless they aren't looking for a faithful adaptation.
Movie Review: Hey, it's just as great now as it was then...
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this movie for a blast from my past...and I wasn't let down! Although the acting, at times, is horrible, the girls are all adorable, and it took me right back to sixth grade again. I don't really like the girl that plays Kristy, but I do love the Stacey character, along with Larissa Olyneck's (sp?) character.
Unless you loved this movie as a child, or your daughter is a fan of the book series, I wouldn't recommend this movie. But if you do have a daughter, and you're looking for a good movie that is still appropriate for her, I would definitely recommend it! The plot deals with lots of issues of teen girls, and no matter who you are, you can relate to one of the girls.
I still enjoy watching the movie after all these years, and hopefully one day I can pass on the books and this movie to my daughter!
Movie Review: Not the Worst Movie Ever But...
Summary: 3 Stars
Is it just me or do these girls act way older than 13, which is there age in the movie? For example, you have Stacey dating an 18-year-old boy while lying about her age, and there's that whole rivalry with Mary Anne's boyfriend and that Cokey girl. This is not 13-year-old behavior, or at least it shouldn't be. It's not a bad movie and there's nothing really inappropriate like sex, drinking, or drugs, but that always got to me.Movie Review: Cute little movie
Summary: 3 Stars
I loved this movie when I seen it in the theater back in '95 and of course my parents bought it for me on VHS when it was released. When I was kid watching this it was fun and cool but now watching it as an adult I find it very corny and cheesy but still cute. I suggest buying it for your daughter.