You can't help but compare this to TBC. It just shows how amazing John Hughes was because these 2 films are light years apart. The fact everyone stills talk about TBC just proves how legendary of a film it was. The problem with The Class It tries so hard that it never really hits the mark. The characters are hard too like and every problem they have are so dark that it feels over the top. TBC felt genuine but The Class feels forced. This film had potential but sadly it lacks the quality and heart. Sometime you have to realise that you are always going to be in shadows of the Greats. The Class is not a Class Act. You won't be talking about this film in 40 years......forget about me.
Plot summary
A coming of age film about a group of high school seniors forced to spend a Saturday at school completing an exam they either missed taking or failed. By the end of the day, they find their own values, betrayals and love within themselves and their classmates.
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Forget About Me...
Not great but an opportunity to talk to your kids about their lives
IN A NUTSHELL:
This coming-of-age film is about a group of high school seniors forced to spend a Saturday at school, completing an exam they missed taking or previously failed. By the end of the day, they find their own values, betrayals, and love within themselves and their classmates.
The movie was written and directed by Nicholas Celozzi. Based on their last names, it appears that the director's daughter is one of the cast members.
The famous teen movie The Breakfast Club in 1985 was clearly the inspiration for this film. Sadly, it doesn't have the magic or charm of John Hughes movies.
THINGS I LIKED:
Debbie Gibson plays an incredibly patient, compassionate high school teacher. Young moviegoers probably won't know that, in real life, she was a hugely popular singer in the 1980s. She's 52 years old and looks fantastic.
Anthony Michael Hall is a fun addition to this teen-angst movie because he was a common face in a bunch of the successful John Hughes movies of the 1980s.
Hannah Kepple is beautiful and has a beautiful singing voice. What a pleasant surprise!
Teenagers nowadays face increasingly difficult issues in a very complicated world. The film addresses today's issues for teens like coming out, abortion, family drama, friendship, preparing for college, popularity, health, drugs, and more. Most teens just want to be seen and understood while they're trying to figure out who they are.
THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE:
Such annoying teenagers.
So much hair tossing.
I thought it was hilarious when one of the characters pulled a gigantic pill bottle out of her jacket, as if anyone would want to carry that around. Surely, she could have slipped a few in a baggie.
There's a lot more drama than comedy. Not all of the comedy lands.
All of the characters cry and spill their beans quite easily. Teen drama.
Some bad editing.
It's weird how the teacher kept leaving her class, abandoning her students. Maybe she wanted to give them privacy to work on their assignments; however, it was established in the beginning of the movie that these were flunking students who needed extra guidance and support.
TIPS FOR PARENTS:
Profanity, including F-bombs
A guy brings a bong to class
A guy drinks alcohol at school
Teens flip the bird
Violence
Talk of death and suicide
A teenage girl wears a bustier and super short-shorts to school
THEMES:
High school
Lack of motivation
Drama class
Abortion
Alcoholism
Rejection
Abandonment
Judging others
Racism
Creating safe spaces
How we affect each other
Be yourself
Supporting one another.
The Class
Great movie! It brings you back to your own High School days; the good and the bad. Everyone is working out one thing or another, and all are doing so within the context of a thoughtful, sensitive, and down-to-earth script that will not fail to bring a tear to your eye on more than one occasion. Reminiscent of The Breakfast Club, but with a bit more depth. It's fun how Anthony Michael Hall was in both movies, but this time he's the heavy instead of the geek. This one is more than worth your time... just be sure to have a box of Kleenex handy. Perfect for date night with your significant other!