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Late For School

1992TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish
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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Howard StormGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Three high school students, wanting to avoid a dreaded final exam, hatch a plan to fake their own kidnapping. Their elaborate scheme quickly unravels as they find themselves in increasingly absurd and dangerous situations, far removed from their original intentions. The students must navigate a series of mishaps and misadventures while trying to maintain their charade and avoid getting caught.

Critical Reception

Late for School was met with a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its humor to be juvenile and uninspired. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the premise unbelievable and the execution lacking. It is generally considered a minor film in the teen comedy genre of the early 1990s.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and implausible plot.
  • The humor is often forced and fails to land effectively.
  • The performances are generally unconvincing, contributing to the film's overall lack of appeal.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their sentiments for 'Late for School' is not readily available. General audience reception appears to have been unenthusiastic.

Fun Fact

Despite its low critical standing, the film features an early appearance by actor Robert Brian Wilson, who would later gain recognition for his role as Timmy in the Lassie television series.

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