My Old School

Name: My Old School
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Released: July 22, 2022
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Alan Cumming, Camilla Kerslake, Carly McKinnon, Clare Grogan, David Tattoo Dave McKinlay

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Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: July 22, 2022

Starring: Alan Cumming, Camilla Kerslake, Carly McKinnon, Clare Grogan, David Tattoo Dave McKinlay, Dawn Steele, Gary Lamont, Joe McFadden, Juliet Cadzow, Lulu, Michele Gallagher, Natalie Mcconnon, Shan Saba, Wam Siluka Jr.

Summary: In 1993, 16-year-old Brandon Lee enrolled at Bearsden Academy, a secondary school in a well-to-do suburb of Glasgow, Scotland. What followed over the next two years became the stuff of legend.

Director: Jono McLeod

Genre(s): Drama, Documentary

Runtime: 104 min

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Thom Ernst

Jul 28, 2022

My Old School is an original, fascinating, and compelling documentary that tacks on a gimmick to better tell its story. Although Cumming’s participation can't fairly be called a gimmick if his role makes the film work. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Aug 17, 2022

Here is a documentary for anyone who’s ever suffered from impostor syndrome or ever fantasised about going back in time to their school days, to reverse all those heartbreaks and humiliations. In other words: all of us. Read full review

The Telegraph Robbie Collin

Aug 22, 2022

[An] impish and riveting talking-heads piece. Read full review

Martin Tsai

Jul 21, 2022

Cumming is magnificent in this role, mastering the exact rhythm of Brandon’s speech while also interpreting his emotions with a naturalism that blends seamlessly with testimonials from former students and instructors. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Aug 3, 2022

As the falsehoods stack up and fall away, My Old School will increasingly leave you slack-jawed. Read full review

Carlos Aguilar

Jul 27, 2022

In exploiting this anecdote about an impostor hiding in plain sight for its entertainment potential, My Old School feels dismissive toward Lee’s real motivations and gets caught up in the simplistic moral judgment on his questionable actions. Read full review

The Playlist Lena Wilson

Jul 22, 2022

Like a poorly-researched presentation glued to the finest poster board and surrounded by glitter and shiny stickers, My Old School is easy enough on the eyes, but it’s hardly done the work necessary to earn top marks. Read full review

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