High School

Name: High School
Genre: Comedy
Released: June 1, 2012
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 31
Cast: Adrien Brody, Colin Hanks, Matt Bush, Sean Marquette

2012

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Anchor Bay Films | Release Date: June 1, 2012 | R

Starring: Adrien Brody, Colin Hanks, Matt Bush, Sean Marquette

Summary: So it's the end of the school year, and smarmy Principal Gordon has suddenly instituted a zero-tolerance crusade against his nemesis, the reviled marijuana. A mandatory drug test for all students is to be administered, failure of which will result in immediate expulsion. Normally, this would be of no consequence to straight arrowSo it's the end of the school year, and smarmy Principal Gordon has suddenly instituted a zero-tolerance crusade against his nemesis, the reviled marijuana. A mandatory drug test for all students is to be administered, failure of which will result in immediate expulsion. Normally, this would be of no consequence to straight arrow valedictorian Henry Burke, except he just tried ganja for the very first time. With his college scholarship hanging in the balance, Burke begrudgingly teams up with charismatic pothead Travis Breaux to do the only thing they can think of to neutralize this threat--get the entire student body stoned. (Parallel Media)… Expand

Director: John Stalberg

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 99 min

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Justin Chang

Apr 15, 2012

This madcap romp runs out of steam well before the finish, but its combo of sweetness and high spirits -- not unlike the chemical composition of the dope-infused brownies that serve as a key plot device -- proves sufficiently ingratiating to satisfy viewers. Read full review

Roger Ebert

May 30, 2012

High School is a pun. Get it? This is one of those stoner comedies that may be funny if you're high - but if not, not. Read full review

Stephen Holden

May 31, 2012

Once the plot has sprung into action, High School is a bumpy ride that takes a few amusing dives but never coheres into anything special. Read full review

Scott Bowles

May 31, 2012

Filmmakers must have been tripping pretty badly when they made High School, a flub that's about as lucid as a stoner at a spelling bee. Read full review

Andrew Schenker

May 29, 2012

John Stalberg Jr.'s dismal stoner comedy does little to inject any sense of joy or laughter into its depiction of teenage pot antics. Read full review

Keith Phipps

May 30, 2012

Adrien Brody delivers a colorful turn as a braided-and-tatted drug kingpin who thinks his pet toad talks to him (funny animal, check!), but High School is otherwise a tedious sludge through the same gray corridors where the same old gags wait around every turn. Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

May 31, 2012

Instead of putting the high in high school, this film is the kind of drug movie that gives pot smokers a bad name. Read full review

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DanielOnFilm

Jun 3, 2012

The setup is nuts, and I love it. It does go into a slightly different direction than you'd expect, showing a smidge more dopey behavior from the teachers than the kids, and the movie is funnier for it. Every joke hits its mark, and lines are delivered rapid-fire style. I considerThe setup is nuts, and I love it. It does go into a slightly different direction than you'd expect, showing a smidge more dopey behavior from the teachers than the kids, and the movie is funnier for it. Every joke hits its mark, and lines are delivered rapid-fire style. I consider myself harsh when it comes to comedy, but High School had me in stitches. Bush and Marquette play off one another, each showing comedic timing in back-and-forth dialog, and they make a good team. I couldn't even recognize Michael Chiklis as the principal, and he has some funny moments himself. The film has a smooth but lively music video feel that should appeal to a young audience, and scenes move along briskly. If you liked Project X, you'll love High School. Full review on my blog.… Expand

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TheQuietGamer

Jan 20, 2013

Wasn't really sure what to expect going into this one, but I enjoyed it. It's not perfect and starts off slow, but picks up quickly and brings the laughs. Sean Marquette and Matt Bush made a great duo. It reminded me a lot of Project X, so if you liked that movie you should like this one.

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