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Enjoyable.
I occasionally watched the television series when I was younger and remember liking it, so I guess it's no surprise that I had a good time with <em>'Recess: School’s Out'</em>.
It features a pretty ridiculous plot but it's ...
Recess: School's Out
2001Movie82 minEnglish
The school year is finally ending, and T.J. Detweiler is looking forward to summer. But boredom quickly sets in when his friends leave for camp — until T.J. uncovers an evil plot to do away with summer vacation! A crazy former principal, Dr. Benedict, is planning to use a laser beam to alter the weather and create permanent winter. Faced with the dire threat of year-round school, T.J. rounds up the RECESS gang and bands together with some unexpected allies — Miss Finster and Principal Prickly — in a nonstop adventure to save everyone's summer break. As the kids discover the heroes inside themselves, a platoon of wacky characters, far-out music, and sci-fi surprises turn this madcap mission into a major victory for fun!
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IMDb6.1/10
Google Users77%
Director: Chuck Swenson•Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
Plot Summary
When the summer vacation plans of T.J. and his friends are abruptly canceled due to the invention of a 'summer vacation replacement' machine, they embark on a mission to rescue their school from a mad scientist. The scientist plans to keep kids in school year-round to avoid his own unpleasant childhood memories. The gang must use their unique skills and teamwork to thwart his plan and ensure a proper summer break.
Critical Reception
Recess: School's Out was met with a generally mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its humor and faithfulness to the beloved television series, some found the plot somewhat convoluted and predictable. However, it was largely seen as an enjoyable and entertaining movie for its target demographic, successfully translating the show's charm to the big screen.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for capturing the spirit and humor of the original TV series.
- Enjoyable for fans of the 'Recess' characters and their dynamic.
- Criticized by some for a plot that felt a bit overstuffed or less original than the show.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally indicate satisfaction with the film's comedic elements and its ability to entertain younger viewers. Many appreciated seeing their favorite characters from the show in a feature-length adventure, though some noted that the story could have been more streamlined.
Fun Fact
The film's villain, Dr. Prickly, was named after the nickname of a real-life teacher from one of the show's writers, Paul Germain.
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