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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23

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  1. HamzaS.
    Nov 29, 2005
    10
    I really loved it. This is really a very nice movie!!!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. MareeR.
    Jul 12, 2003
    10
    Considering I am already a huge fanatic about the series the rating may seem a bit biast, but if you have only seen this movie once, then I highly, highly suggest you watch it again. And again. I watched this movie at least 3 times until most of the subtle funniness came out in full effect. At first it seems a little disappointing from the excellence of the series, but once you see it more than once, it just seems to become funnier and funnier. Final comment: Go watch it again! Now! Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. BaileyJ.
    Jan 2, 2005
    10
    Recess is the best move ever . it is so soso so so so so so so so good you should make more movise. i love the movise and show of recess i watch it every day .i am so glad it's comeing on form 6am to 12pm. i am recess biggest fand ever form bailey.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. JessieF.
    Jun 23, 2001
    8
    The movie's not supposed to end, it's a cartoon. Its on tv. It's not a finale. But, you have to admit, you don't have to work too hard on it to make it a piece of art because kids (most of them anyway) do not disect a movie the way adults do. They choose to laugh at the funny, cry at the sad, and overall, try to enjoy it. They don't pick it apart. Us kids like to enjoy things, thank you very much, and if that includes laughing at a scratching principal, then that's just the way things are. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. DanielZ.
    Jul 8, 2001
    10
    It's a good movie, but only if you are a big Recess fan. The characters developed well over the course of the movie, and it had some funny moments.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. FeliciaG.
    Jan 9, 2004
    10
    Wow this is really the One of the Best Movies ever A lot agree. It's Funny!!! And so Cool! Since Im a kid(teenager) I should know that this is really a good movie for kids! Whoever does not like it they probably aren't a kid at heart !!! :-)
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. LarryA.
    Feb 17, 2001
    2
    I have not seen the movie. Given that the previews highlight one of the children making fun of the principal's "big, hairy butt that I love to scratch," I'm sure that neither I nor my children ever will. What does a movie have to do these days to not get a "G" rating?
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. BrandonS.
    Apr 24, 2001
    10
    This was a very funny movie, and I thought it was well done. Anyone who is a fan of cartoons, expecially Recess, would love this movie. Young and old.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. RyanM.
    May 26, 2001
    2
    Not too enjoyable. If you compare this children's film to "Shrek" or "The Grinch" it looks like an overdrawn piece of cr*p. The series does actually spark a few plugs but the movie doesn't at all.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. Maxine
    Jul 30, 2001
    8
    I really liked this movie. Since I already liked the series, it was great to see the movie. I also really liked the plot!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. MikeA.
    Jul 20, 2004
    10
    Best movie I've ever seen.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. R.S.avalon
    Dec 23, 2003
    3
    This is not very entertaining it is boring and dwells on a bit!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. CindyM.
    Nov 11, 2004
    10
    Its brillant and cool like tj.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. 31
    The movie is so slovenly in its animation and graceless in its writing that few viewers over the age of 9 are likely to notice.
  2. It's fun, it's kind of somber and it succeeds in making you think about how you might be squandering middle age.
  3. 30
    The unfortunate thing is that children will probably waste their summers indoors watching "Recess" over and over again.