Sabotaging the Squad
Sabotaging the Squad

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Sabotaging the Squad

2023
Movie
89 min
English

Missy discovers the coveted role she's scored as head coach of her daughter's cheer squad comes with a deadly price.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Adam ShankmanGenres: Comedy, Teen

Plot Summary

A high school senior, desperate to impress her college interviewer, devises a plan to sabotage the school's star cheerleading squad. She recruits a group of misfits to help her, leading to a series of chaotic and comedic attempts to derail the squad's success. As the situation escalates, she must confront the consequences of her actions and learn the true meaning of teamwork and sportsmanship.

Critical Reception

Sabotaging the Squad received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found the plot predictable and the humor largely falling flat. Audience scores were slightly more favorable, with younger viewers appreciating the teen-centric themes and energetic performances, though many also noted the film's lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on tired teen comedy tropes.

  • Performances are energetic but can't save a weak script.

  • Predictable plot with a message that feels unearned.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a fun, lighthearted watch suitable for its target demographic, though many felt it was formulaic and lacked depth. The cast's chemistry was often highlighted as a positive aspect.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack features several original songs performed by the lead actress, Olivia Rodrigo, who also had a significant role in its development.

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