Nasty Brats
Nasty Brats

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Nasty Brats

2003
Movie
85 min
Danish

Eleven-year-old George is the new kid in the Apple Orchard housing complex. He and the other kids are terrorized by JB, the tyrannical superintendent. George starts out as an outsider, until he discovers he has a talent for leadership. Eventually, the other kids follow George in dreaming up a challenge to JB's abuse. Then, surprising events bring in the police, but the cops mess up. That's when George's gang of little rascals save the day!

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Paul W.S. AndersonGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a group of genetically modified youths, known as 'Nasty Brats,' are trained as elite soldiers for a shadowy organization. When one of them, a rebellious young woman, discovers the horrifying truth behind their existence and purpose, she must fight for her freedom and expose the conspiracy before she is silenced forever. The film follows her desperate escape and subsequent battle against her former mentors and comrades.

Critical Reception

Nasty Brats received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot derivative and its action sequences uninspired. While some acknowledged the potential of its premise and the performances of its young cast, the film was generally criticized for its lack of originality and overall execution. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on clichés from better sci-fi action films.

  • The performances are serviceable, but can't overcome a weak script and uninspired direction.

  • Visually competent but ultimately hollow, failing to deliver a compelling narrative or memorable action.

Google audience: Audience reviews often pointed to a predictable plot and unoriginal concept as major drawbacks. While a few appreciated the action sequences, many felt the film was a missed opportunity and failed to stand out in a crowded genre.

Fun Fact

The film's original working title was 'Bio-Fighters' before being changed to 'Nasty Brats'.

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