The Perfect Score (Widescreen Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Perfect Score (Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: Somewhat Amusing Tale
Summary: 3 Stars
Ok, the basic plot layout is this: six unlikely friends band together to break into the Educational Testing Service (ETS) building in Princeton, NJ in order to steal the answers to the upcoming SAT's. The plan begins with Kyle (Chris Evans) and his best friend Matty (Bryan Greenburg). Kyle is an aspiring architect who dreams of going to Cornell University in Ithica. He needs at least a 1430, but he got a 1020 on his first crack at the tests. He's afraid that he's too "average" for the SAT. Matty wants to go to the University of Maryland for one reason, his girlfriend Sandy goes there, and unfortunately for Matty, he's not too bright. The duo soon realizes that a fellow classmate's father owns the ETS building, so they ask Francesca (Scarlett Johansson) to help them out. Francesca is a rich punk girl who would love nothing more than to stick it to her father who pays more attention to his 20-year-old girlfriends than her (keep in mind that the character, and Johannson I think, are 18). Kyle also tells Anna (Erika Christensen) about the plan because he has a "feeling" about her. Francesca wonders aloud if the feeling took place near his crotch. Anyway, Anna is number 2 in the class. She is an overachiever who is trying hard to fulfill her parents' expectations, which include getting into Brown, although, Anna secretly has other desires. The first time Anna took the test, she froze after reading a story problem about a woman on a subway in New York, which I found to be one of the dumbest plot points in the film. Anyway, one day, the local basketball star, Desmond (Darius Miles, who is one of the WORST actors I have ever seen) comes to Anna for help. He is a great ball-player, but his academics aren't quite up to par, and he needs a 900 to get into St. John's College. Finally, a stoner (who is also a genius) named Roy (Leonard Nam) overhears Kyle and Matty talking about the plan, so he is included as well.
Each student had a reason for stealing the SAT's, and yet, each of them found a reason not to as well. Sadly, the movie was slightly anti-climactic, but the lack of climax for the six main characters allowed for one of more funny jokes in the movie, which involved the other stoners at the school being able to get into Harvard. SAT, according to Roy, would then stand for "Stoned And Toasted".
I must say, for a group of high school stereotypes, I knew a lot of them at my school. Also, while on the surface the characters were nothing more than stereotypes, deep down, they did have other layers. For example, Desmond did have some good math skills, Roy was a master programmer, and Francesca was pretty wise for a punk girl. The best character by far is Roy. He is the funniest, the smartest, and in a way, one of the wisest. Maybe the movie carries an anti-pot message, I'm not sure. Roy, despite being stoned most of the time, is actually able to get the gang out of a few tight spots, although, it does hinder them at times as well.
This movie did have a good share of flaws, though. I already talked about the subway question. Man that was a stupid, contrived, unnecessary idea. Furthermore, I would be happy if there NEVER AGAIN was a "Matrix" ripoff! I'm so sick of those. Also, I guess they only cast Darius Miles because he could look the part of a great basketball player, because they sure didn't cast him for his acting ability! He was monotonous and he looked very uncomfortable in the movie.
Anyway, this movie will entertain you. It has its flaws, but when it's funny, it's really funny. This should be a good rental.
Hey, did you notic in my title that the words begin with SAT? Pretty cool, huh?
Movie Review: I would prefer to actualy take the SAT than watch this...
Summary: 2 Stars
This is a bad movie. Most of the actors can't act, and the "stoner" is quite possibly the most annoying character / actor ever created on film. Oh what a TV movie ending... 2 hours of my life watching the kids try to steal the SAT answers and in the end..they chicken out? Wow, gutless wonders and a jip to anyone that agreed with the sentiments echoed early in the film about the SAT. A movie that lacks the courage of its own convictions. That is ABC afternoon special territory.
When this movie started and I realized that one of the kid's dad owned the building that ETS was in I thought... well this movie will be over fast. But 2 hours later, even with keys to the building, these kids can't get the SAT answers, I realized why they SHOULD go to 2nd tier schools. They obviously aren't that bright.
There was a much better story on this subject a few years back called "Cheaters" which was based on a true story. Don't waste your time on this.
Movie Review: Why the bad reviews?
Summary: 4 Stars
I honestly don't understand why this movie has recieved so many bad reviews. I thought this movie was one of the funniest I'd seen in a long time. Sure, it's not mature humor, but it's also not as immature as movies such as American Pie. There is a decent storyline with some pretty good acting and a number of VERY funny moments. Rent this movie first, if you like it, buy it. Movie Review: Witless
Summary: 1 Stars
This is billed as Ocean's Eleven meets The Breakfast Club. Hardly.
It's nearly impossible to sympathize with any of the characters, as they're either written to be caricatures (the quadratic equation genius), or the actors portraying them just can't act (the basketball player).
I won't spend time tearing this down, because writing this much is really a waste - I just want others to know that this is really, really bad. The entire plot to steal the SAT scores is just ludicrous, and there are more holes in their scheme than there are in the heads of a million birdbrained idiots.
The only redeeming quality is the inclusion of Scarlett Johannsson, who seems to add light to everything she touches. She made a poor choice here - but she's made excellent choices elsewhere.
Don't waste your time with this. Pass it by.
Movie Review: The Perfect Score......
Summary: 3 Stars
I enjoy the movie "The Perfect Score" I assumed it was a comedy but found it to be much more. Now don't get me wrong there was comedy in it and even though it had no real well known actors and actresses they were very good. I predict you and I will be seeing more of them in the future. The reason I liked it was because you have six kids who don't seem to have much faith in themselves to make well enough scores on the dreaded SAT. They plot to steal the answers and end up becoming best friends and learning much more about them selves and what they want out of life for themselves. I don't want to spoil the ending so I won't. As the owner of well over one thousand DVD movies I think I know what people will enjoy. So for the price you can't beat it. Enjoy it, I know I did. I also very much enjoy the behind the scenes clips and the making of the movie.