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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18

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  1. blarzh.
    Aug 24, 2005
    9
    I thought this movie was great fun, and realistically sober. Everyone in the cast behaved reasonably and had understandable motives that made them believable and interesting. Also, I am surprised by how many upset reviewers didn't understand or have the patience to watch what happened at the end. It's not that hard to figure out, and it is very good.
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  2. L-PK
    Aug 6, 2005
    8
    Great movie for all of the blazed and unblazed americans.
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  3. JosephM.
    Sep 3, 2005
    10
    Great Movie!
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  4. PhilS.
    Oct 13, 2005
    9
    Simply great.
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  5. zeyas.
    Aug 11, 2005
    0
    This is one of the worst movies i have ever seen. The dialogue is so corny, the faux revolutionary idealism so contrived, pretentious and naive, and the acting so dismal, it was took more patience than i knew i could muster to sit through this film without vomiting popcorn into my own lap. It was so amazingly stunningly bad that all we could was keep hoping (praying) it was some kind of joke, that the director would eventually spring some big twist on us that would make us say 'ah! we get it now, thats why it seemed so bad, so that this incredible plot twist would show us that even the stupidest most worthless people can change and become realistic and firm minded advocates of positive change!'. Yeah, that never happened. This film is dross. Dont see it.… Expand
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  6. giulia
    Aug 12, 2005
    8
    Its a nice movie, but it seems to be a bit too long.
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  7. MariaV.
    Aug 4, 2006
    0
    I don't remember ever finding it so difficult to sit through a movie. The Edukators is not only silly, but also very boring. All of the characters are just general ideas, defined by one or two immutable qualities; it poses the manichean stereotype young-poor-good vs old-rich-bad. Just compare how political discourse was staged by Godard, for instance in Le Petit Soldat, taking it to its last consequences and breaking it down in poignant dialogue. Instead, this undereducated jerks seem to believe that reciting slogans makes them rebels. Gimme a break! what i find most alarming, though, is the praise it has received from critics. That is what makes this film not only bad, but harmful.… Expand
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  8. ERG1008
    Aug 24, 2010
    9
    Two friends break into rich peoples houses, re-arrange furniture, put stuff in the fridge, leave them messages saying they are being watched, etc, girlfriend of one of the men gets involved, gets emotional & complicated. Really good German film which is well written, well acted & a decent plot. Nice use of Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah towards the end as well.
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Metascore
68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Hank Sartin
    70
    Though the story drags for the first hour, this becomes a solid character study once the principals arrive at their hiding place.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Bennett
    90
    That rare beast, a terrific movie that boasts intelligent wit, expert storytelling, delightful characters and grown-up dialogue plus suspense and a wicked surprise ending.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: David Rooney
    60
    Ambling drama shows an exasperating lack of economy and a weakness for diatribe dialogue, but becomes progressively more involving after a laborious start.
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