Rotten
What a wasted opportunity.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Kids in America
Get Schooled Not Fooled.
2005 · 1h 31m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Josh Stolberg
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Kids in America
Overview
Inspired by real events, this ribald comedy pits an unlikely gang of students against their principal after she bars safe-sex activities on campus. Protesting Principal Weller's muzzling of free speech, the teens stage a bold and hilarious rebellion.
Director and cast
- Josh Stolberg Director
- Gregory Smith as Holden Donovan
- Caitlin Wachs as Katie Carmichael
- Stephanie Sherrin as Charlotte Pratt
- Nicole Richie as Kelly Stepford
- Julie Bowen as Principal Weller
- Rosanna Arquette as Abby Pratt
- Elizabeth Perkins as Sondra Carmichael
- Samantha Mathis as Jennifer Rose
- George Wendt as Coach Thompson
- Alex Anfanger as Lawrence Reitzer
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Rotten
Would be easier to root for if it weren't so very pleased with itself.
Justin Chang, Variety
Rotten
A feeble call to arms, and inept entertainment to boot.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Rotten
While a title card at the beginning of the picture says the story is inspired by true events, it really should read, 'Inspired by another film.'
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger
Rotten
Filmmaker Josh Stolberg claims to have been inspired by real-life events, but mostly he ineptly rips off other movies and wastes a cast that includes Rosanna Arquette, Adam Arkin and Elizabeth Perkins.
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
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