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Crash Course
Some students taking driver's ed during the summer. Among the students is Riko, a cocky guy; Chad, a guy from a privileged background, who's terrified to get behind the wheel; Vanessa, who's over protective mom who wouldn't allow her to take the course, who went behind her back; and Maria, a spoiled foreign student. Now the principal wants the students to pass so he tells the instructor, who's still not over his wife leaving and is not exactly up to the task, that it's important for the students to pass so he brought in a special instructor, who's very tough. And the principal also tells one of his teachers to let, one of the students Maslanski who's the school football star, pass the test he failed so that he can concentrate on driver's ed. But the teacher, seeing this as an opportunity to expose the principal as not doing his job and thus paving the way for him to be the new principal, makes Maslanski take a make up test
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Plot Summary
In this made-for-TV movie, a group of high school seniors are tasked with a seemingly impossible assignment: raising a "baby" for a semester to teach them about responsibility. The students, who range from the popular to the nerdy, must navigate the challenges of parenthood while balancing their social lives and academic pressures. The film explores themes of teenage pregnancy, responsibility, and the unexpected bonds that can form between disparate individuals.
Critical Reception
Crash Course was a modest TV movie that resonated with its target audience for its relatable themes and lighthearted approach to a serious subject. While not a critical darling, it was generally seen as a well-intentioned and entertaining film for teenagers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its relatable portrayal of teenage challenges.
Appreciated for its blend of humor and serious subject matter.
Considered a heartwarming and educational viewing experience for young audiences.
Google audience: Audience reception for Crash Course is largely positive, with viewers often recalling it fondly as a memorable part of their teenage years. Many appreciated its straightforward approach to depicting the difficulties and unexpected joys of simulated parenthood, finding it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Fun Fact
The film utilized a realistic-looking animatronic baby for some of the more complex scenes, though it primarily relied on real infants for its close-ups and emotional interactions.
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