Jawbreaker
User Score
7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22

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  1. CourtneyAliceS.
    Sep 9, 2004
    10
    I killed Liz, I killed the teen dream, Deal with it!
  2. GaborA.
    Jul 6, 2006
    1
    After an intriguing here comes a black comedy first thrity seconds this movie spirals into uncharted depths. Every scene is either needless filler or needlessly stupid. Save your time and rent as others have mentioned Heathers, or hell pretty much any other movie on the face of the planet.
  3. ScottM.
    May 8, 2003
    9
    I love this movie. But I do agree that it does end up kinda sloppy at the end. But this movie deserved a whole lot more better reviews than it received and I think it was because critics don't like dark comedies.
  4. Kim
    Oct 17, 2002
    10
    This is the best film ive seen!!
  5. DamianF.
    Sep 5, 2002
    10
    Best movie since heathers.
  6. SeanD.
    Jan 14, 2005
    7
    Excellent dark comedy in the tradition of "Heathers". Rose McGowan is superb as top dog Courtney Shane. Unfortunately, a truer snapshot of high school life than most want to admit.
  7. these2shallpasspass
    Jan 26, 2005
    8
    Wicked, ambitious, and loose.
  8. MichaelR.
    Oct 24, 2007
    6
    Great dark comedy with great cast members. A decent but enjoyable movie.
  9. jerryl
    Jan 20, 2008
    9
    Rolling Stone gave this film a rave review. Too bad that's not up there with the critics ratings. Who chooses these reviews anyway?! This movie was sharp and fun....the Mean Girls of the 1990's.
  10. TashaB.
    Dec 24, 2002
    0
    Easily the worst movie i've ever seen.
  11. AnnaM.
    May 12, 2003
    10
    My Favorite movie!
  12. RogerSmith97
    Feb 23, 2011
    10
    Rose McGowan Does Great In This Film As Courtany Shane! All I Can Say Really Good Plot, And A Really Enjoyable Cast!
    I Really Enjoyed The Music Is The Film! Each Song Went Along With The Scene :)
  13. GagaForGhibli
    May 30, 2012
    8
    A Great Cast!
    I'm Not Sure What Happned With Critics And This Movie...
    Not The Most Creative Story Line Of All Time But Still A Good Movie..
    Rebecca Gayheart And Rose McGowan Are Amazing In This Movie!

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Metascore
22 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 15 out of 21
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    90
    Wickedly hilarious. [19 Feb 1999]
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Emanuel Levy
    30
    The strongest dimensions of this self-conscious but centerless film are four sexy actresses parading in colorful costumes and Amy Vincent's radiant lensing, which makes the picture seem hipper than it is.
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  3. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    30
    Jawbreaker has all the heart and soul of last week's mystery loaf (a dish that made the weekly rounds at my alma mater, sadly). And like that unidentifiable bovine by-product, the film is a chilly, messy anti-treat, sweet on the outside, sickly on the in.
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