Daria in 'Is It College Yet?'
Daria in 'Is It College Yet?'

Daria in 'Is It College Yet?'

2002Movie65 minEnglish

All vile things must come to an end, and for Daria Morgendorffer that means it's time to look beyond high school to college. Our little girl has grown up so fast. It's time for higher learning, lowered expectations, and a heavy dose of sarcasm. Life can't suck more after high school, can it?

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IMDb7.9/10
Director: Glenn Eichler, Susie Lewis LynnGenres: Animation, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The series finale movie follows Daria and Quinn as they navigate the complexities of college applications and their impending separation. Daria struggles with her future and the possibility of attending Lawndale High's rival school, while Quinn deals with her own unique set of anxieties. The film culminates in a bittersweet farewell as the sisters, and their friends, prepare to embark on their separate paths.

Critical Reception

Generally well-received by critics and fans, 'Is It College Yet?' is often praised for providing a satisfying and fitting conclusion to the beloved animated series. It successfully balanced Daria's signature cynicism with genuine emotional depth, addressing themes of transition and self-discovery.

What Reviewers Say

  • A thoughtful and poignant conclusion to a generation-defining show.
  • Effectively captures Daria's character development while staying true to the series' tone.
  • Provides a satisfying, if somewhat melancholic, send-off for the characters.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's ability to provide closure while exploring the characters' anxieties about growing up and moving on. Many appreciated the mature handling of themes and the nostalgic return to the Daria universe.

Fun Fact

The film was initially conceived as a potential pilot for a new spin-off series focusing on Daria's college life, though this never materialized.

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