The New Guy
User Score
6.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 48
  3. Negative: 14 out of 48

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  1. JamesW.
    Apr 9, 2003
    0
    I cannot comprehend how anyone can give this higher than perhaps a two. It is a disgrace to human life and if i see it again I fear I will put a knife to my wrists. A senseless, unfunny, crass and downright terrible movie that I wish i had never experienced.
  2. JohnV.
    Aug 11, 2003
    0
    This was a stinker. A real shocker. I suggest that you don't waste your money on this garbage.
  3. ColinC.
    Aug 14, 2003
    1
    Lucky not to get zero but i gave one for quallsy.
  4. EnzoP.
    Jul 9, 2009
    0
    Sure this movie was a huge laugh out loud but it was so stupid so I have to give it a big flat old zero.
  5. Sara
    May 13, 2002
    0
    This is a ridiculously unfunny movie that may be humorous to 4 and 5 year olds, who are merely laughing at the stupid things that transpire during the entirety of this film. This film lacks original ideas, and is unconvincing of its humor and comical suggestions. Dont waste your $7 on this garbage!
  6. CJCampbell
    Aug 14, 2003
    1
    Terrible the only funny thing in the movie is dj squalls face.
  7. CamC.
    Aug 19, 2003
    2
    Lame movie with tired school jokes tis genre has officially been exhausted.
  8. BCampbell
    Jul 31, 2003
    0
    By far the worst movie I have ever seen. Not even one funny moment.
  9. Josh
    Apr 21, 2006
    0
    Why do some people find this movie funny? I did not laugh once throughout this piece of crap excuse for a comedy.

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
24 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 15 out of 23
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    25
    You have to have faith that kids will recognize a bad movie when it's foisted on them -- and they don't get much worse than The New Guy.
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  2. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Rick Groen
    63
    If physical appearance creates its own class system (in high school and beyond), then Qualls is perfect for this proselytizing role. He has that rarest of movie-star faces -- one that over comes the tyranny of beauty.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Nathan Rabin
    40
    A comedy just funny enough to make viewers wish it were far funnier.
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