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- 1995
- R
- Columbia Pictures
- 2 h 8 m
- 1995
- R
- Columbia Pictures
- 2 h 8 m
Summary First-term freshmen get a crash course in diversity, identity and sexuality in a bold look at contemporary college life. (Sony Pictures)
Directed By: John Singleton
Written By: John Singleton
- 1995
- R
- Columbia Pictures
- 2 h 8 m
- 1995
- R
- Columbia Pictures
- 2 h 8 m
Higher Learning
54
6.4
Where to Watch
Summary First-term freshmen get a crash course in diversity, identity and sexuality in a bold look at contemporary college life. (Sony Pictures)
Directed By: John Singleton
Written By: John Singleton
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
54
35% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
60% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
54
35% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
60% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Higher Learning is John Singleton's interracial state of today's campuses version of School Daze minus the musical numbers. Surprisingly, it's just as much a gang movie if not more than Boyz 'n the Hood.
Still, Singleton's willingness to take risks makes this a worthy, thoughtful film. Especially noteworthy: His sensitive handling of a love triangle between Kristen and her boyfriend and Kristen and another woman.
When this movie is quiet and introspective, it speaks with a clear voice. That insight gets muddled, however, the more forceful Singleton becomes.
Higher Learning culminates in facile violence instead of the assurance that this film maker, in trying to explain forces that oppress his characters, has really done his homework.
John Singleton stumbles badly with a terribly awkward but well-intentioned drama about political correctness and race at a contemporary university. [13 Jan 1995, p.B]
Higher Learning put me in mind of a long lecture by a well-meaning but dull professor. What he has to say may be worthwhile, but it's delivered with plodding predictability. [12 Jan 1995, p.A12]
Higher Learning says nothing new or challenging and is too naive to inspire controversy.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 User Ratings
6.4
54% Positive
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 User Ratings
6.4
54% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
31% Mixed
4 Ratings
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15% Negative
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Awards
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
