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For Adam Sandler fans only, this dopey comedy features the former Saturday Night Live star as an overindulged rich guy whose father insists he repeat grades 1 through 12 before taking over the family business. The scenario is perfect for Sandler's infantile leanings (which he has fortunately outgrown in more recent movies), and for the most part the jokes about being too old and too big for the experiment are obvious. Chris Farley and Steve Buscemi turn up in uncredited cameo appearances, but otherwise the film is pretty dismissible, except for those diehards who can't get enough of Sandler. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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Overall Great Movie
Billy Madison is the hilarious story of a 27 year-old millionaire who goes back to school to prove to his father that he is capable of running a fortune 500 company.
Adam Sandler's performance is one of the funniest of his career, and other actors add to the humor of the movie as well, such as a cameo appearance by Chris Farley.
The movie itself can be hard to stand at some points, mostly because of the stupidity of the entire situation, and Adam Sandler's character can get annoying at times.

Even so, this movie is one of my favorites, and I recommend it to any Saturday Night Live fan, Adam Sandler fan, or just anyone who is looking for a good laugh.

Adam Sandler at his most inane and comical best
Billy Madison is the most hilariously inane character that Adam Sandler has portrayed, and while I don't consider this one of Sandler's best movies, it is easily one of his funniest. A lot of the comedy seems to have come directly from the set of Saturday Night Live; it was funny there, and it is funny here. Even a few SNL buddies, namely Norm MacDonald and the late Chris Farley, turn up to revel in the infectiously entertaining silliness. Sandler plays Billy Madison (of course), the son of a filthy rich hotel magnate. He spends all of his time lazing around the pool, drinking copious amounts of alcohol, and pawing over nudie mags; his only hobby seems to be lighting bags of poo on fire on the front porch of people he doesn't particularly like. Even after his infantile behavior at a big business meeting, he is shocked to hear his father say he is giving the company to a particularly annoying executive rather than turning it over to him. He swears he will do anything, even go back to school and actually earn the diploma his father bought for him, to make his father change his mind. Monday morning finds him camped out in a first grade classroom, where he actually fits in pretty well. Every two weeks, he is tested and bumped up another grade. Billy really enjoys his time in third grade because he makes some good friends among the children and laps the elixir of knowledge from the fountain of the gorgeous Veronica Vaughn (Bridgette Wilson). As time goes by, Eric starts sweating and sets Billy up for a fall. Only the disciplinarian love of Veronica and the support of his new childhood friends can pick Billy up and get him back in the game.

I think Sandler is a comic genius, and few comedians could make such a silly, silly movie a real success. I mean, Billy does things like chase imaginary giant penguins around the house; that kind of thing just doesn't fly with any other actors. I should point out that there is actually a strong human element to this story as it progresses, though. Once all the alcohol is out of his bloodstream, Billy is a nice, good-hearted fellow, and the reliving of his old school days makes a profound impact on his character. I'm still not exactly sure what Veronica sees in him, but true success pretty much requires a good-looking woman to be there to kiss you at the end. Perhaps I should just say a final word to the parents of teenaged boys: while this movie does provide a strategy guaranteed to make any young man study his heart out, it is probably not something you will want to sanction in your own family life.

This is the second funniest movie ever!
This is the second funniest movie on the whole planet. The only thing that beats it is Jackass: The Movie. Okay, this is Adams best movie ever. What I don't get, is that theren't aren't hardly any special features on the DVD. There aren't any deleted scenes. Hold on, I remember a kickaball scene from when I saw this on T.V. But it is nowhere on the DVD. Weird. Here is my favorite quote. Old Man: Who the h*ll is it and waddya want? Dagnabit, its one of those flaming bags again. Wife: Don't put it out with you boots, Ted. Old Man: Don't tell me my bussines devil woman! Call the fire department, this one's outta control. (Stomps on bag, takes of shoe and smells it.) Awesome movie!

Wow
Adam Sandler plays Billy Madison who is over 20 years old son of a very rich man. Billy is lazy beyond belief and he is unemployed. When his father wants to retire and wants to hand over the family business to Billy but his vice president Eric protests thinking that he deserves to be in charge of the business instead. Billy is not happy about Eric taking over his father's business at all so his dad makes a deal with both, Eric and Billy.
Billy has to go to the school again and if he passes all the exams then that's when he'll take over his family business. But will Billy actually succeed???

Extremely funny like every Adam Sandler's movies

"I want a snack pack!"
Billy Madison...one of the funniest movies in history. From the beginning when Billy jumps out of his pool with suntan lotion in the form of a smiley face on his abdomen yelling "Nudie magazine day!" to the end, I was laughing so hard that my ribs ached. I personally thought that everything that had to do with the silly penguin was the funniest, but Billy's maid was hilarious, too. If you've seen Big Daddy, then this is a must-have. Having a pickle slice race on the window of a restaurant looks like a lot of fun...I'll have to try that sometime. ^_^ ... Read more

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Best stoner movie. Period.
My friends and I have been quoting lines from this movie for years. This is a true classic for any stoner. Best part of the movie is when Thurgood is smoking with Sir Smokealot and he says "I live for this s*it!!!, Get Away From Me Biatch!!!!" And of course who can forget "I'm gonna take your little mexican friend here and I'm gonna Kill him" "Yo, I'm cuban b" "Ah yes, cuban b". One of my favorite movies of all time. To those who say this movie sucks and think it gives stoners a bad name, STONERS ALREADY HAVE A BAD NAME YOU IDIOTS!!!! And yes I'm talking to you sunsparklesunshine. Who the hell listens to Aqua???? Anyways, this movie never stops getting funny, I've watched it a million times and will watch it a million more. Plus it has my favorite comedian, Dave Chappelle. Every time I get a 20 dollar bill I think of this movie. Better than How High and all the Fridays but those are still good. Not enough can be said about this movie in 1,000 words. 3rd best comedy just under Blazing Saddles and the Monty Python movies. Great movie.

"Have you ever seen the back of a 20-dollar bill, ON WEED??"
This movie is horrendously funny. Three friends, a black, white and a Cuban, start dealing drugs to get bail money for their friend Kenny. Along the way, their business does great, until larger powers get into the way. David Chapelle (who also appeared in Blue Streak, among other films) does a great job as Thurgood. Rachel True does a good job as his weed-hating girl too, she's hot. There are also a lot of stars who show up as guests in the film too. Among them are Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, Jon Stewart and a lot of others. Jim Breuer is hilarious in this movie too. "I got Jerry Garcia in a [pouch] man!", he makes himself up as a classic 1970's pothead hippie. If you're looking for the best weed comedy this side of Cheech and Chong, check this one out. The ending is hilarious too, I won't give it away. But this is classic.

very funny
this is one of the funniest movies i've ever seen. i hope a special edition comes out soon. there is a good chance because it has become very popular.

"I Wanna Talk To Sampson!"
Half Baked has to be one of the funniest movies around. Even if you are not a weed smoker, you can enjoy this movie. I think the big misconception here is that one must be a pot smoker to enjoy this movie and it is not true. The movie is about 3 friends trying to raise bail money for their friend who was arrested for feeding a diabetic police horse junk food which resulted in the horse dying. That right there is reason enough to see this movie. The characters are great and there are so many funny scenes in this movie. It's a must see...and if you still have doubts, watch the movie just to see the scene where Bob Saget (The dorky dad from Full House) says "I used to suck d*ck for coke."

Nick Hinton's Stop being a Hater
Hey Nick Hinton if you don't like stoners or the movie why are you wasting your time writing a review about it... what type of movies you like Monsters Inc & Lilo and Stitch... my opinion is if you like stupid comedies like the scary movies and not another teen movie this movie you gotta watch you won't stop laughing Dave Chapelle one of the best comedians out there right now is hilarious this is a must watch.. you'll laugh at how burnt and stoned these guys are... and the guy who sleeps on the couch... another great add on.. who ever hasn't seen this movie i recommend it gather a few of your friends and watch it while drinking some beers you'll love it .... this your boy .. JT LiL Money... ... Read more

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Comedian Chris Rock is the leader of a middle-class rap act that wins fame and fortune after donning a prison persona. The title stands for Cell Block 4. Naturally, they are mistaken for the real thing by everyone but the incarcerated gangstas, who are none too happy at the theft of their identities. One of the better efforts from Saturday Night Live alumni, this "rapumentary" is a hip-hop hit. However, it is not up to the cutting humor of that granddaddy of all spoofs, This Is Spinal Tap?, as misogyny and meanness get in the way. It has an anything-goes mentality, so expect outrageously filthy lyrics and plenty of tasteless humor. Of note: Director Tamra Davis was also behind that wild 1992 road movie, Guncrazy. --Rochelle O'Gorman ... Read more

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MC Gusto Rules!
While on a hiatus from his long stint on Saturday Night Live, comedian Chris Rock took time to write and star in this film spoofing the world of gangster rap and hip hop. Directed by Tamra Davis ("Billy Madison"; "Half Baked"), "CB4" stars Chris Rock as Albert Brown, a young African-American guy living in Locash, California who dreams of making it big as a major rap star. With his friends, Euripides (Allen Payne of "Jason's Lyric") and Stabmaster Arson (Deezer D), Albert sets his sights on landing a contract with mega produced Trustus Jones.

However, trouble comes along when Gusto (played by Eddie Murphy's brother, Charlie Murphy), the owner of the most popular club is arrested in a drug transaction that Albert witnessed (Gusto believes he was an informer). With Gusto out for revenge on Albert, Albert decides to take advantage of Gusto's name and personality and create the biggest, baddest rap group of all time-- CB4 (short for Cell Block 4).

Throughout the film, the band faces challenges to their freedom of speech, problems in their love lives, band disunity, and a reconnection with their African roots. With a variety of jokes primarily targeted for urban minorities, CB4 will have you rolling on the floor laughing.

Also starring in the film is the late Phil Hartman who plays a California conservative politician bent on destroying CB4. Khandi Alexander (television's "Talk Radio," which also had Hartman as a cast member) is hysterical as the hip hop groupie Sissy who is a "businesswoman" due to her get rich scheme of capturing rap stars in embarrassing Polaroid shots and blackmailing them.

Chris Rock has sure come a long way from his days on Saturday Night Live. "CB4" was his first starring role, and after watching this film you'll see why he is one of the funniest comics alive today. "CB4" is to rap music as "This is Spinal Tap" was to rock. It's funny to the last minute.

M.C. Gusto Rules!
While on a hiatus from his long stint on Saturday Night Live, comedian Chris Rock took time to write and star in this film spoofing the world of gangster rap and hip hop. Directed by Tamra Davis ("Billy Madison"; "Half Baked"), "CB4" stars Chris Rock as Albert Brown, a young African-American guy living in Locash, California who dreams of making it big as a major rap star. With his friends, Euripides (Allen Payne of "Jason's Lyric") and Stabmaster Arson (Deezer D), Albert sets his sights on landing a contract with mega produced Trustus Jones.

However, trouble comes along when Gusto (played by Eddie Murphy's brother, Charlie Murphy), the owner of the most popular club is arrested in a drug transaction that Albert witnessed (Gusto believes he was an informer). With Gusto out for revenge on Albert, Albert decides to take advantage of Gusto's name and personality and create the biggest, baddest rap group of all time-- CB4 (short for Cell Block 4).

Throughout the film, the band faces challenges to their freedom of speech, problems in their love lives, band disunity, and a reconnection with their African roots. With a variety of jokes primarily targeted for urban minorities, CB4 will have you rolling on the floor laughing.

Also starring in the film is the late Phil Hartman who plays a California conservative politician bent on destroying CB4. Khandi Alexander (television's "Talk Radio," which also had Hartman as a cast member) is hysterical as the hip hop groupie Sissy who is a "businesswoman" due to her get rich scheme of capturing rap stars in embarrassing Polaroid shots and blackmailing them.

Chris Rock has sure come a long way from his days on Saturday Night Live. "CB4" was his first starring role, and after watching this film you'll see why he is one of the funniest comics alive today. "CB4" is to rap music as "This is Spinal Tap" was to rock. It's funny to the last minute.

Funny......
I'm usually not a big fan of most SNL comedians movies, this one kept me laughing. A few middle-class black young men who dreams of making it big. Pulls off becoming famous as portraying thugs turned rappers. Good movie!

one of the funniest spoofs
OMG this movie is soooooo dammmmmm funny, If you wanna see something that will make you roll on the floor, then this is a must. One of Chris Rocks best performances, plus the sound track is funny. Another movie to check out is FEAR OF A BLACK HAT.

Fine Spoof of a deserving target
The crudity and ignorance of so-called "gangsta rap" is such a self-caricature that it would almost seem redundant to spoof the genre, but Chris Rock and co. effectvely manage to do this with success. The "LoCash Crew's" foolishness and stupidity could easily be mistaken for a real rap documentary. However, I really liked the scene here Chris Rock's father lays down the law about this mockery of ghetto life, which really is not funny at all. I wish some real rappers (some who appeared in this film) would have gotten the point!! The late Eazy (Eric Wright) E, who deserves the blame for inventing this garbage-filled genre and whom this film is largely based on, appears in a cameo. ... Read more

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"SKIP" the movie - opt for the novel
I was so excited when I saw this movie available at my local [video store]. Tim Sandlin's coming-of-age novel is one of my favorite books. It's sweet, self-deprecating, and tactile. Unfortunately, the movie adaptation is dry, humorless and poorly acted. I wasn't sure how Hollywood would take such a shocking and sexual book and relate the important scenes (which quite often were sexual) to reality. You cannot translate this book while playing it safe. I don't think anyone should have tried.

The series of novels, called the "GroVont Trilogy" are worth every penny. You'll laugh despite yourself and be thoroughly entertained. STAY AWAY from the film. Jennifer Jason Leigh overacts as usual, and Brad Renfro isn't smart enough to play the lead. I don't buy it for one second (no pun intended).

I hope this helps - and again Tim Sandlin is a fantastic author - don't use this sorry film to judge his work. Take the time to read the book - you'll thank me...

A great coming of age novel. Unforgettable!
This is a great coming of age story that I have watched twice in one week since I decided to buy it on a whim. The story of Lydia and Sam and their exile to Wyoming, their unconventional relationship as mother and son is unforgettable. Lydia isn't a woman who is very good at being a mother considering she drinks quite heavily and goes home with men at the bar. When Sam meets a girl named Maurey, they both decide to start trying to figure out what sex is like. Lydia tells them how to have sex and from that point on, this movie is a strange, oddball journey. This film shows what can happen to kids who grow up too fast, but it does this in a way that is heart-warming and different than most films.

I especially liked Michael Greyeyes' character, Hank Elkrunner. He plays a good guy who falls for Lydia only to have to deal with her wild ways. All of the actors in this film did a great job. And surprisingly, this film has a happy ending.

All in all, a great, funny film that is sure to stay with you long after its over. Hilarious

"Here's rule number one - you better not squirt."
"Skipped Parts" takes place in 1963. It is narrated by Sam (Bug Hall), a seventh-grader, and aspiring writer. He doesn't know who his father is because his mother, Lydia (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is a promiscuous lush. Sam's Grandfather sends then away, with his financial support, so he won't be embarrassed by her when he runs for Governor of South Carolina.

They end up in Wyoming, where Sam meets Maurey (Mischa Barton) during a school baseball game. They argue about Mark Twain in class. Shortly after, Maurey and her mom (Peggy Lipton) do a neighborly visit - the Welcome Wagon. Lydia is embarrassingly rude to them. Later, Sam tells his mom he thinks he's in love with Maurey cuz he can't stand her. Sam gets teased and hassled by girls in school, and also by Maurey's boyfriend, Dothan (Brad Renfro). On November 22, 1963, Kennedy is shot. Maurey is very upset and cries, and Sam consoles her. Dothan makes some racist remarks, and Maurey and Sam go to her house. In another fantasy, Sam kisses Maurey's mom. He has a resulting nocturnal emission and shows his mom. Later, Sam tells Maurey about it at the soda shop, and she talks to a waitress about sex. Maurey later shows up to "make sex" with Sam as a learning experience. They try but fail in a funny scene. Later, Lydia gives them a sex talk and advice. (...).

The movie is well-acted by all. There is quite a bit of humor, too. The movie is R-Rated for language, which includes frank sexual talk, and sexual content. However, the sex scenes involving Sam and Maurey are tame and mostly set up by the dialog, which is quite funny. This is probably Mischa's best movie after "Lawn Dogs". Drew Barrymore has a small part in Sam's fantasies.

The DVD has a good commentary by director Tamra Davis, and a trailer.

Unusual, Dark Comedy
Picked this DVD up at the library, believe it or not. Sounded interesting. Had NOT read the book, so we were able to take it at face value.

My husband and I found ourselves laughing and getting into the lives of these quirky characters, even though they had very little for us to identify with. Jennifer Jason Leigh was very good, as were Mischa Barton and Bug Hall.

The best part of this movie was the scenic views of Wyoming countryside. Okay, I read that it was actually filmed in Canada. But they did do a good job of presenting the natural side of their area.

Overall, this was a good movie, although not in my Top 20 favorites. Worth watching, especially if you can check it out for free from the library.

By the way, I know nothing about this, but apparently there is another movie (a prequel, at that) with the same characters from the trilogy by Tim Sandlin: it is called Floating Away. Not sure if I would see that one or not...

Amazing Film, if you haven't read the book
Notice while you skim the other reviews, the only people who say this is a bad movie are the ones who've read the book. Those people are way too sensitive and end up slandering the actors, all because society couldn't handle the X-rated version of this movie starring 14 year olds that the book's literal translation would've been. OF COURSE IT WAS DUMBED DOWN AND LOST MOST OF IT'S SEXUALITY. It's America. We don't like to talk about true tragic events, like teen pregnancy or drunken parents.

So, ignoring the book, here's the movie: Decent actors play out, most convincingly, the story of a family who is moved from their rich lifestyle to live all alone in a hickville. The mother, who is politically incorrect for the time period, is unnaturally liberal and, thought not portrayed as a tragedy, distant from her son. Scenes in which she inadvertandly tastes his semen, in which the son's girlfriend brings him to accidental climax, in which the two announce that they'll be leaving the room to have sex IN FRONT OF THE MOTHER WHO DOES NOTHING TO STOP THEM... it's all satyrical, but you have it constantly in your head that while it IS funny in this film's context, it happens and isn't funny elsewhere. Cameo by Drew Barrymore as the fantasy girl. Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh as the nutbag mom, Bug Hall (The Little Rascals) as the son, and an onslaught of talented others to fill out the rest of the cast, the film has some very disturbing dramatic and (obviously disturbing) comedic scenes. Quite an odd little film.

Still, the book goes WAY PAST the movie, so if for some reason, this movie fills out your sick desires... grab the book, you'll really enjoy. If you like the movie due to style and humor and plot, grab the book - it's so much better. STILL, I give the film a 4. Great stuff. Sticks with you for a while. ... Read more

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Drago real person to watch in "Guncrazy"
Character actor Billy Drago (Delta Force II , In Self Defence) keeps this girl-meets-boy-who-loves-guns tale afloat. Though not cast as a bad guy as his roles in movies usually call for, he brings this special talent to his screen persona. And it's perfect for him. He plays the minister of a snake-handling religious group. He's done cult/religious leaders before (Never Say Die) with Frank Zagarino and Robin Smith (Solar Force). He's always been able to create a twisted charismatic leader or powerful, sadistic villain. If for nothing else this movie is worth watching just to see him do what he does best. Worth a look.

Good action scenes, canned dramatics
Drew Barrymore exudes sexy tomboy charisma here playing small towner who finds jailbait love with an ex-con trying to straighten out his life. The movie kicks into high gear about mid-way through, once the pair gets into hot water. Until then it's rather clumsy, unfocused and slow. A long bit with an overaged Ione Skye doesn't work, and the rural atmosphere is cluttered with too many eccentrics.

gripping and well acted.
When i first saw this film i could not belive that Drew Barrymore was capable of true acting talent. Most of the films she has done to this day are about aldolescent subjects. Here she plays with more conviction being an abused girl who falls for the wrong guy and end up on the wrong side of the law. Some tense moments and overall a well done film.

good little movie
This is a gem of a movie with a great performance from Drew Barrymore. It was another one of her comeback movies, filmed after "Poison Ivy". The story revolves around a teenager ( Barrymore ) who has been abused all her life. She becomes pen pals with a convict ( James LeGros ), who is guncrazed. To impress him she takes up shooting guns. With this new found power in her hands she shoots one of her abusers. When LeGros finally gets out, they bury the body and wind up killing two more people. They are then on the run from the cops. A must see for any Drew fan.

Stupid stupid stupid !!
Plotless. A mess. Horrible. Need I say more? (yes, I do) Drew didn't write this--she was in the equally horrible B-movie based on this book, but she isn't the author of it.

So who is? Who cares! Except maybe the real author who has most likely gone on to better things! ... Read more

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Recommened viewing
I loved the story. Great lines and an even better cast. The opening scene is worth the whole movie. Dean Cain alone in the black underwear is to die for. Watched it at least 3 times so far and love it every time.

Not the best.
To be quite honest, although there was a stunning cast, the plot was gory. It was sweet and had it's element of romance, but it was too morbid for me to enjoy. If you are watching for Drew Barrymore, don't bother. she only appears halfway through the movie and then only sporadically afterwards. Dean Cain on the other hand looks mighty fine, if you're after a gay man. It's not the type of movie you want your children to watch. Trust me.

best men rules especially dean cain
what can i say, the movie is great better than some ones i've seen. I bought the video from here before i've seen it since it had dean in it and the video's worth all the money if you like a bit of action,comedy,and a bit of romance this movie's for you

Dean Cain's Best Since "Lois & Clark"!!
I thought that this movie was excellent! Dean Cain can do a lot more than dance around in blue tights (not that it's *bad*). The parts were played beautifully! Drew Barrymore has great acting abilites, Sean Patrick Flannery is a bad guy you just can't help but love, and Andy Dick brings great humor to awkward times. But the best was the beginning scene with Dean Cain wearing those black speedo-like things:)! The plot will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you cheer for the bad guys! You must include this with your home video collection!!

Watch it now!!! :)
To be perfectly honest, the only reason I watched this movie was for Dean Cain, but I was delightfully surprised at how amazing it was!!! I laughed, I cried . . . well, you get the picture. If you haven't seen it, do so now! It's worth every penny! :) ... Read more

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Best Men=Best actors & Best movie
This has to be one of the best movies ever! Dean Cain, Sean Patrick Flannery & Andy Dick make the movie worthwhile the others are good too.great story for everyone to watch no matter what or who you like/are! the only thing that annoys me is the Hamlet stuff (it's hard to follow if don't understand Shakespear) but the saying "to your own self, be true" is o.k and the start is great (especially when you first see Dean)

Best Men!
This is a wonderful movie that shows the acting skills of a great number of people. The plot leaves you on the edge of your seat and contains action, comedy and romance- the perfect combination for a good movie.

Comedy, romance, action - Everything
I rented this movie not knowing what to expect, but ended up loving it. It has everything one could want in a movie and more - comedy, action, romance, and great acting. This movie shows how tight friendship can be and the ending is killer! I never realized how much of the Hamlet "To Be or Not To Be" soliliquy I actually knew. Sean Patrick Flanery and Dean Cain give stellar performances. This is an under-rated, under-marketed movie!

I would also recommend "The House of Yes" to those who enjoy the dark comedies....

A Great Movie !
In my opinion , this is a great movie ever . This movie full of romantic , and also the attitude of helping friend when they faced in problems . The poor thing is all of them die at last except Luke Wilson and Barrymore in the movie . Everything that i can say is at last of this movie is really a tear jerker . Once you see this movie in the movie store , i advise you to buy it without consider anymore . Because it was really a great movie .

A Definate Pleaser...
When I first began watching this movie I thought, "what the hell is this all about." But as the movie progressed, I must say it was well worth the watch. This movie had everything from action, drama, and even a few Shakespearean quotes. Sean Patrick Flannery gives an award winning performance in my book, and the rest of the cast works well together and really make this movie come alive! That being said, go watch it already! ... Read more

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"SKIP" the movie - opt for the novel
I was so excited when I saw this movie available at my local [video store]. Tim Sandlin's coming-of-age novel is one of my favorite books. It's sweet, self-deprecating, and tactile. Unfortunately, the movie adaptation is dry, humorless and poorly acted. I wasn't sure how Hollywood would take such a shocking and sexual book and relate the important scenes (which quite often were sexual) to reality. You cannot translate this book while playing it safe. I don't think anyone should have tried.

The series of novels, called the "GroVont Trilogy" are worth every penny. You'll laugh despite yourself and be thoroughly entertained. STAY AWAY from the film. Jennifer Jason Leigh overacts as usual, and Brad Renfro isn't smart enough to play the lead. I don't buy it for one second (no pun intended).

I hope this helps - and again Tim Sandlin is a fantastic author - don't use this sorry film to judge his work. Take the time to read the book - you'll thank me...

A great coming of age novel. Unforgettable!
This is a great coming of age story that I have watched twice in one week since I decided to buy it on a whim. The story of Lydia and Sam and their exile to Wyoming, their unconventional relationship as mother and son is unforgettable. Lydia isn't a woman who is very good at being a mother considering she drinks quite heavily and goes home with men at the bar. When Sam meets a girl named Maurey, they both decide to start trying to figure out what sex is like. Lydia tells them how to have sex and from that point on, this movie is a strange, oddball journey. This film shows what can happen to kids who grow up too fast, but it does this in a way that is heart-warming and different than most films.

I especially liked Michael Greyeyes' character, Hank Elkrunner. He plays a good guy who falls for Lydia only to have to deal with her wild ways. All of the actors in this film did a great job. And surprisingly, this film has a happy ending.

All in all, a great, funny film that is sure to stay with you long after its over. Hilarious

"Here's rule number one - you better not squirt."
"Skipped Parts" takes place in 1963. It is narrated by Sam (Bug Hall), a seventh-grader, and aspiring writer. He doesn't know who his father is because his mother, Lydia (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is a promiscuous lush. Sam's Grandfather sends then away, with his financial support, so he won't be embarrassed by her when he runs for Governor of South Carolina.

They end up in Wyoming, where Sam meets Maurey (Mischa Barton) during a school baseball game. They argue about Mark Twain in class. Shortly after, Maurey and her mom (Peggy Lipton) do a neighborly visit - the Welcome Wagon. Lydia is embarrassingly rude to them. Later, Sam tells his mom he thinks he's in love with Maurey cuz he can't stand her. Sam gets teased and hassled by girls in school, and also by Maurey's boyfriend, Dothan (Brad Renfro). On November 22, 1963, Kennedy is shot. Maurey is very upset and cries, and Sam consoles her. Dothan makes some racist remarks, and Maurey and Sam go to her house. In another fantasy, Sam kisses Maurey's mom. He has a resulting nocturnal emission and shows his mom. Later, Sam tells Maurey about it at the soda shop, and she talks to a waitress about sex. Maurey later shows up to "make sex" with Sam as a learning experience. They try but fail in a funny scene. Later, Lydia gives them a sex talk and advice. (...).

The movie is well-acted by all. There is quite a bit of humor, too. The movie is R-Rated for language, which includes frank sexual talk, and sexual content. However, the sex scenes involving Sam and Maurey are tame and mostly set up by the dialog, which is quite funny. This is probably Mischa's best movie after "Lawn Dogs". Drew Barrymore has a small part in Sam's fantasies.

The DVD has a good commentary by director Tamra Davis, and a trailer.

Unusual, Dark Comedy
Picked this DVD up at the library, believe it or not. Sounded interesting. Had NOT read the book, so we were able to take it at face value.

My husband and I found ourselves laughing and getting into the lives of these quirky characters, even though they had very little for us to identify with. Jennifer Jason Leigh was very good, as were Mischa Barton and Bug Hall.

The best part of this movie was the scenic views of Wyoming countryside. Okay, I read that it was actually filmed in Canada. But they did do a good job of presenting the natural side of their area.

Overall, this was a good movie, although not in my Top 20 favorites. Worth watching, especially if you can check it out for free from the library.

By the way, I know nothing about this, but apparently there is another movie (a prequel, at that) with the same characters from the trilogy by Tim Sandlin: it is called Floating Away. Not sure if I would see that one or not...

Amazing Film, if you haven't read the book
Notice while you skim the other reviews, the only people who say this is a bad movie are the ones who've read the book. Those people are way too sensitive and end up slandering the actors, all because society couldn't handle the X-rated version of this movie starring 14 year olds that the book's literal translation would've been. OF COURSE IT WAS DUMBED DOWN AND LOST MOST OF IT'S SEXUALITY. It's America. We don't like to talk about true tragic events, like teen pregnancy or drunken parents.

So, ignoring the book, here's the movie: Decent actors play out, most convincingly, the story of a family who is moved from their rich lifestyle to live all alone in a hickville. The mother, who is politically incorrect for the time period, is unnaturally liberal and, thought not portrayed as a tragedy, distant from her son. Scenes in which she inadvertandly tastes his semen, in which the son's girlfriend brings him to accidental climax, in which the two announce that they'll be leaving the room to have sex IN FRONT OF THE MOTHER WHO DOES NOTHING TO STOP THEM... it's all satyrical, but you have it constantly in your head that while it IS funny in this film's context, it happens and isn't funny elsewhere. Cameo by Drew Barrymore as the fantasy girl. Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh as the nutbag mom, Bug Hall (The Little Rascals) as the son, and an onslaught of talented others to fill out the rest of the cast, the film has some very disturbing dramatic and (obviously disturbing) comedic scenes. Quite an odd little film.

Still, the book goes WAY PAST the movie, so if for some reason, this movie fills out your sick desires... grab the book, you'll really enjoy. If you like the movie due to style and humor and plot, grab the book - it's so much better. STILL, I give the film a 4. Great stuff. Sticks with you for a while. ... Read more

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Britney Makes a Splash in Her Film Debut
Since not very many people have been able to write a decent review of this movie, I felt compelled to do so. A movie as refreshing as this is worth it, in my humble opinion.

"Crossroads" is the story of three girls (Britney Spears as Lucy; Taryn Manning as Mimi; and Zoe Saldana as Kit) who decide to take a road trip to pursue their individual dreams. Lucy wants to travel to Arizona to see the mother (acted by Kim Cattrall) that skipped out on her and her father (played admirably by Dan Akroyd) when she was three; Mimi has aspirations of a singing career and wants to head to California for an open audition; and Kit just wants to tag along to California to visit the man that never has any time for her, her husband-to-be. Close friends when they were tiny tots, they grew apart as they reached maturity, each taking the individual path that life has led them.

Lucy is the all-around brain and good girl who never disobeys her father. And - surprise, surprise - she can sing and dance, too! Mimi is five months pregnant, garnering a reputation that precedes her wherever she goes. And Kit is just a stuck-up, always-clamoring-for-a-mirror type of girl who takes wicked delight in her popularity and good looks. Little do these three girls know that life will bring their lives full circle. And that at the end of the road, they will be as close as they've ever been.

Now when I first heard that Britney Spears was going to be in a movie, I had my own conclusions. I had seen her act on an episode of "Sabrina: The Teenage Witch" a few years back; you could definitely tell that she was new to the acting thing. But then she went and did "Saturday Night Live" the next year and really showed the world that she was capable of something more. Her performance as Dawn Paslowski, the bad-to-the-bone Mousketeer, was particularly memorable. And after having seen her strut her stuff in her feature film debut, I can officially declare it - Britney Spears can act, whether people like to admit it or not.

Britney has a very natural acting ability, which comes across so smoothly on-screen. It seems as though she's barely making an effort; that's how real it looks. And she does more than dance, sing and smile in this movie - I was genuinely moved by some of the things the script called on her to do. She has two - yes, two - crying scenes, the second one being an absolute standout. There is something in that very poignant scene alone that deserves praise. It was almost a little too real. This is something you've never seen out of Britney. Anyone who slams her performance obviously doesn't know good acting.

And the rest of the cast is outstanding as well. Taryn Manning is a delight as the preconceived Mimi, giving her a strength and endearing quality that the character needed to have in order to make her believable. And Zoe Saldana as Kit is just fabulous - she touches all the right chords with the character. She can be fussy, she can be funny, and she can be moving. I especially loved the casting of Dan Akroyd (as Lucy's father) and Kim Cattrall (as Lucy's mother). Their mere presence in the movie lends a credibility to the film that otherwise might not have been there. Not that the film wouldn't have been able to stand on its own without them; it's just that with two high-caliber stars like Akroyd and Cattrall, it lends it that certain "star-quality" style. And just to note: Cattrall and Britney look so much alike in the movie, you really do believe that they are mother and daughter. And, of course, we can't forget about the hunk behind the wheel, Ben (played by Anson Mount). Mount lends a ruggedness - yet a very real feel - to the movie that definitely needed balancing out due to all the female goings-on. His and Britney's chemistry in their scenes together is definitely something to watch for.

As far as the DVD goes, you can't go wrong with it. It has a host of features, highlighted by behind-the-scenes featurettes and commentaries by the director and writers. I have never before listened to a commentary while watching a film, but I did for this film, and it was very interesting. There are several bonus features in this package, and they just add to an already stellar DVD. The transfer is absolutely brilliant - I have never seen a picture look so sharp.

I really enjoyed this movie. I had my apprehensions, but Britney - supported by an excellent ensemble cast - allayed those apprehensions. Just because it has Britney Spears on the cover, don't assume that you're getting a particular type of movie. This one was everything I didn't think it would be - funny, charming, endearing, scary, heartfelt, and most of all - real.

Kudos to the cast and crew for making a movie that people everywhere can relate to. I, for one, was genuinely touched by it.

a quite-good film debut for Britney
Britney Spears' film debut CROSSROADS isn't a classic, but its no turkey either. Unlike fellow pop princesses Mariah Carey (GLITTER) and Mandy Moore (A WALK TO REMEMBER), Britney's film foray seems to have been a natural progression.

The story concerns Lucy (Britney Spears), a 16-year-old brainiac who goes on a road-trip with her two closest friends; the vivacious Kit (Zoe Saldana) and aspiring singer Mimi (Taryn Manning). Their appointed chauffer is a handsome musician with a "past" (Anson Mount) who, naturally, takes a shying to Lucy and the feeling is mutual.

All the road-trip cliches are present in this utterly predictable but oh-so-enjoyable film. Britney's acting isn't quite as bad as I thought it would be, and the material is well-suited to her talents. Britney uses her chart-topping single "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" to great affect as an anthem of sorts for her character, who seems to share the same view.

Also starring Dan Aykroyd and Kim Cattrall.

The DVD includes the trailer, Making-of featurette, pop-up Britney function and a Director's Chair feature where you can make your own Britney music video.

Pretty good for Britney
Britney Spears boomed onto the charts with her No. 1 Grammy-nominated smash "...Baby One More Time" in 1998. Since then she's been a household name and probably the most well-known entertainers in the world, and definitely one of the biggest in history. Miss Spears is not only beautiful but a talented individual no matter how much people say she can't sing; Britney actually can sing...she just doesn't do it LIVE (no wonder with her hyped-up dance moves). Nobody talked about her vocals when she debuted. Britney is a pretty good actress in this coming-of-age teen flick. Though not as touching as Mandy Moore's "A Walk to Remember," she needs to just be in the right film! She rocks in my opinion. Crossroads is ok. 3 out of 5 stars overall but 4 out of 5 because Britney's in it!

Crossroads
Crossroads DVD ~ Britney Spears is a funny, life affirming movie with Britney doing what Madonna was never able to do. That is, act. She shows that she has quite some tallent and could be a great actress one day...if she so chooses...

Yuck!!
My friend told me she rented "Crossroads" for out slumber party. I said "Yay! I love that movie!" which I DO, the thing is I thought that she meant the movie called Crossroads with Ralph Macchio in it. I was in for quite a surprise when Britney's eerie grinning face popped up on the screen. At any rate, I did watch the movie and to put it bluntly, it sucked like a vacuum cleaner. It was bad, it made my IQ drop five points, you shouldn't run away screaming if someone tries to make you watch it. ... Read more

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Drew in Best Men
Ok,so it isn't one of the movie greats but it is really enjoyable.Four idiotos rob a bank when one of them is supposed to be marrying Drew's character,whatsername.

Awful, awful movie
First off, Drew Barrymore does not have a large part in this movie. The plot is sick and pathetic. Sean Patrick Flannery is very enjoyable to watch, but this movie isn't. It made no sense at all. Skip it. Don't bother.

Exciting, funny and utterly surprising
To put it simply, this movie just goes to show that "B" grade movies doesn't necessarily mean that they are "B" in quality. In fact, I would say that Best Men is better than some supposed "A" grade movies.

This movie has something that a lot of others lack - originality. I was kept entertained throughout the entirity of this movie, as were other people that I have recommended this movie to.

This movie definitely definitely gets two thumbs up from me.

Stupid, Inane and an Utter Waste
Best Men is probably the worst movie I have seen since Wired. This film (if it can even be called a film..) began horribly and continued to increase in stupidity and tedium. I can't say exactly which scene in particular sums up the contempt I have for this movie (was is the early "homosexual experience confession" scene, or the scene where we find out that the police officer in charge of the bank robbery situation is Sean Patrick Flanery's father?), but -believe me- this one's a stinker. (And the only reason I'm giving this movie a star at all is because of Andy Dick's casting.)

Best Men
This movie has it all. Exploration of relationships, platonic and romantic, self-examination, character study, comedy of folly, and all without being heavy-handed or boring. All the performances are top-drawer and each character has something to offer which is great and rare, making this truely and ensemble piece. Dean Cain's performance is especially captivating, but not so much that it fails the mix. You like and care about each one of the characters, warts and all. I would recommend this movie to anyone, because I think anyone regardless of taste preferences would find something to love about this movie. Definately worth the look. ... Read more

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Britney Makes a Splash in Her Film Debut
Since not very many people have been able to write a decent review of this movie, I felt compelled to do so. A movie as refreshing as this is worth it, in my humble opinion.

"Crossroads" is the story of three girls (Britney Spears as Lucy; Taryn Manning as Mimi; and Zoe Saldana as Kit) who decide to take a road trip to pursue their individual dreams. Lucy wants to travel to Arizona to see the mother (acted by Kim Cattrall) that skipped out on her and her father (played admirably by Dan Akroyd) when she was three; Mimi has aspirations of a singing career and wants to head to California for an open audition; and Kit just wants to tag along to California to visit the man that never has any time for her, her husband-to-be. Close friends when they were tiny tots, they grew apart as they reached maturity, each taking the individual path that life has led them.

Lucy is the all-around brain and good girl who never disobeys her father. And - surprise, surprise - she can sing and dance, too! Mimi is five months pregnant, garnering a reputation that precedes her wherever she goes. And Kit is just a stuck-up, always-clamoring-for-a-mirror type of girl who takes wicked delight in her popularity and good looks. Little do these three girls know that life will bring their lives full circle. And that at the end of the road, they will be as close as they've ever been.

Now when I first heard that Britney Spears was going to be in a movie, I had my own conclusions. I had seen her act on an episode of "Sabrina: The Teenage Witch" a few years back; you could definitely tell that she was new to the acting thing. But then she went and did "Saturday Night Live" the next year and really showed the world that she was capable of something more. Her performance as Dawn Paslowski, the bad-to-the-bone Mousketeer, was particularly memorable. And after having seen her strut her stuff in her feature film debut, I can officially declare it - Britney Spears can act, whether people like to admit it or not.

Britney has a very natural acting ability, which comes across so smoothly on-screen. It seems as though she's barely making an effort; that's how real it looks. And she does more than dance, sing and smile in this movie - I was genuinely moved by some of the things the script called on her to do. She has two - yes, two - crying scenes, the second one being an absolute standout. There is something in that very poignant scene alone that deserves praise. It was almost a little too real. This is something you've never seen out of Britney. Anyone who slams her performance obviously doesn't know good acting.

And the rest of the cast is outstanding as well. Taryn Manning is a delight as the preconceived Mimi, giving her a strength and endearing quality that the character needed to have in order to make her believable. And Zoe Saldana as Kit is just fabulous - she touches all the right chords with the character. She can be fussy, she can be funny, and she can be moving. I especially loved the casting of Dan Akroyd (as Lucy's father) and Kim Cattrall (as Lucy's mother). Their mere presence in the movie lends a credibility to the film that otherwise might not have been there. Not that the film wouldn't have been able to stand on its own without them; it's just that with two high-caliber stars like Akroyd and Cattrall, it lends it that certain "star-quality" style. And just to note: Cattrall and Britney look so much alike in the movie, you really do believe that they are mother and daughter. And, of course, we can't forget about the hunk behind the wheel, Ben (played by Anson Mount). Mount lends a ruggedness - yet a very real feel - to the movie that definitely needed balancing out due to all the female goings-on. His and Britney's chemistry in their scenes together is definitely something to watch for.

As far as the DVD goes, you can't go wrong with it. It has a host of features, highlighted by behind-the-scenes featurettes and commentaries by the director and writers. I have never before listened to a commentary while watching a film, but I did for this film, and it was very interesting. There are several bonus features in this package, and they just add to an already stellar DVD. The transfer is absolutely brilliant - I have never seen a picture look so sharp.

I really enjoyed this movie. I had my apprehensions, but Britney - supported by an excellent ensemble cast - allayed those apprehensions. Just because it has Britney Spears on the cover, don't assume that you're getting a particular type of movie. This one was everything I didn't think it would be - funny, charming, endearing, scary, heartfelt, and most of all - real.

Kudos to the cast and crew for making a movie that people everywhere can relate to. I, for one, was genuinely touched by it.

a quite-good film debut for Britney
Britney Spears' film debut CROSSROADS isn't a classic, but its no turkey either. Unlike fellow pop princesses Mariah Carey (GLITTER) and Mandy Moore (A WALK TO REMEMBER), Britney's film foray seems to have been a natural progression.

The story concerns Lucy (Britney Spears), a 16-year-old brainiac who goes on a road-trip with her two closest friends; the vivacious Kit (Zoe Saldana) and aspiring singer Mimi (Taryn Manning). Their appointed chauffer is a handsome musician with a "past" (Anson Mount) who, naturally, takes a shying to Lucy and the feeling is mutual.

All the road-trip cliches are present in this utterly predictable but oh-so-enjoyable film. Britney's acting isn't quite as bad as I thought it would be, and the material is well-suited to her talents. Britney uses her chart-topping single "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" to great affect as an anthem of sorts for her character, who seems to share the same view.

Also starring Dan Aykroyd and Kim Cattrall.

The DVD includes the trailer, Making-of featurette, pop-up Britney function and a Director's Chair feature where you can make your own Britney music video.

Pretty good for Britney
Britney Spears boomed onto the charts with her No. 1 Grammy-nominated smash "...Baby One More Time" in 1998. Since then she's been a household name and probably the most well-known entertainers in the world, and definitely one of the biggest in history. Miss Spears is not only beautiful but a talented individual no matter how much people say she can't sing; Britney actually can sing...she just doesn't do it LIVE (no wonder with her hyped-up dance moves). Nobody talked about her vocals when she debuted. Britney is a pretty good actress in this coming-of-age teen flick. Though not as touching as Mandy Moore's "A Walk to Remember," she needs to just be in the right film! She rocks in my opinion. Crossroads is ok. 3 out of 5 stars overall but 4 out of 5 because Britney's in it!

Crossroads
Crossroads DVD ~ Britney Spears is a funny, life affirming movie with Britney doing what Madonna was never able to do. That is, act. She shows that she has quite some tallent and could be a great actress one day...if she so chooses...

Yuck!!
My friend told me she rented "Crossroads" for out slumber party. I said "Yay! I love that movie!" which I DO, the thing is I thought that she meant the movie called Crossroads with Ralph Macchio in it. I was in for quite a surprise when Britney's eerie grinning face popped up on the screen. At any rate, I did watch the movie and to put it bluntly, it sucked like a vacuum cleaner. It was bad, it made my IQ drop five points, you shouldn't run away screaming if someone tries to make you watch it. ... Read more

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Britney Makes a Splash in Her Film Debut
Since not very many people have been able to write a decent review of this movie, I felt compelled to do so. A movie as refreshing as this is worth it, in my humble opinion.

"Crossroads" is the story of three girls (Britney Spears as Lucy; Taryn Manning as Mimi; and Zoe Saldana as Kit) who decide to take a road trip to pursue their individual dreams. Lucy wants to travel to Arizona to see the mother (acted by Kim Cattrall) that skipped out on her and her father (played admirably by Dan Akroyd) when she was three; Mimi has aspirations of a singing career and wants to head to California for an open audition; and Kit just wants to tag along to California to visit the man that never has any time for her, her husband-to-be. Close friends when they were tiny tots, they grew apart as they reached maturity, each taking the individual path that life has led them.

Lucy is the all-around brain and good girl who never disobeys her father. And - surprise, surprise - she can sing and dance, too! Mimi is five months pregnant, garnering a reputation that precedes her wherever she goes. And Kit is just a stuck-up, always-clamoring-for-a-mirror type of girl who takes wicked delight in her popularity and good looks. Little do these three girls know that life will bring their lives full circle. And that at the end of the road, they will be as close as they've ever been.

Now when I first heard that Britney Spears was going to be in a movie, I had my own conclusions. I had seen her act on an episode of "Sabrina: The Teenage Witch" a few years back; you could definitely tell that she was new to the acting thing. But then she went and did "Saturday Night Live" the next year and really showed the world that she was capable of something more. Her performance as Dawn Paslowski, the bad-to-the-bone Mousketeer, was particularly memorable. And after having seen her strut her stuff in her feature film debut, I can officially declare it - Britney Spears can act, whether people like to admit it or not.

Britney has a very natural acting ability, which comes across so smoothly on-screen. It seems as though she's barely making an effort; that's how real it looks. And she does more than dance, sing and smile in this movie - I was genuinely moved by some of the things the script called on her to do. She has two - yes, two - crying scenes, the second one being an absolute standout. There is something in that very poignant scene alone that deserves praise. It was almost a little too real. This is something you've never seen out of Britney. Anyone who slams her performance obviously doesn't know good acting.

And the rest of the cast is outstanding as well. Taryn Manning is a delight as the preconceived Mimi, giving her a strength and endearing quality that the character needed to have in order to make her believable. And Zoe Saldana as Kit is just fabulous - she touches all the right chords with the character. She can be fussy, she can be funny, and she can be moving. I especially loved the casting of Dan Akroyd (as Lucy's father) and Kim Cattrall (as Lucy's mother). Their mere presence in the movie lends a credibility to the film that otherwise might not have been there. Not that the film wouldn't have been able to stand on its own without them; it's just that with two high-caliber stars like Akroyd and Cattrall, it lends it that certain "star-quality" style. And just to note: Cattrall and Britney look so much alike in the movie, you really do believe that they are mother and daughter. And, of course, we can't forget about the hunk behind the wheel, Ben (played by Anson Mount). Mount lends a ruggedness - yet a very real feel - to the movie that definitely needed balancing out due to all the female goings-on. His and Britney's chemistry in their scenes together is definitely something to watch for.

As far as the DVD goes, you can't go wrong with it. It has a host of features, highlighted by behind-the-scenes featurettes and commentaries by the director and writers. I have never before listened to a commentary while watching a film, but I did for this film, and it was very interesting. There are several bonus features in this package, and they just add to an already stellar DVD. The transfer is absolutely brilliant - I have never seen a picture look so sharp.

I really enjoyed this movie. I had my apprehensions, but Britney - supported by an excellent ensemble cast - allayed those apprehensions. Just because it has Britney Spears on the cover, don't assume that you're getting a particular type of movie. This one was everything I didn't think it would be - funny, charming, endearing, scary, heartfelt, and most of all - real.

Kudos to the cast and crew for making a movie that people everywhere can relate to. I, for one, was genuinely touched by it.

a quite-good film debut for Britney
Britney Spears' film debut CROSSROADS isn't a classic, but its no turkey either. Unlike fellow pop princesses Mariah Carey (GLITTER) and Mandy Moore (A WALK TO REMEMBER), Britney's film foray seems to have been a natural progression.

The story concerns Lucy (Britney Spears), a 16-year-old brainiac who goes on a road-trip with her two closest friends; the vivacious Kit (Zoe Saldana) and aspiring singer Mimi (Taryn Manning). Their appointed chauffer is a handsome musician with a "past" (Anson Mount) who, naturally, takes a shying to Lucy and the feeling is mutual.

All the road-trip cliches are present in this utterly predictable but oh-so-enjoyable film. Britney's acting isn't quite as bad as I thought it would be, and the material is well-suited to her talents. Britney uses her chart-topping single "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" to great affect as an anthem of sorts for her character, who seems to share the same view.

Also starring Dan Aykroyd and Kim Cattrall.

The DVD includes the trailer, Making-of featurette, pop-up Britney function and a Director's Chair feature where you can make your own Britney music video.

Pretty good for Britney
Britney Spears boomed onto the charts with her No. 1 Grammy-nominated smash "...Baby One More Time" in 1998. Since then she's been a household name and probably the most well-known entertainers in the world, and definitely one of the biggest in history. Miss Spears is not only beautiful but a talented individual no matter how much people say she can't sing; Britney actually can sing...she just doesn't do it LIVE (no wonder with her hyped-up dance moves). Nobody talked about her vocals when she debuted. Britney is a pretty good actress in this coming-of-age teen flick. Though not as touching as Mandy Moore's "A Walk to Remember," she needs to just be in the right film! She rocks in my opinion. Crossroads is ok. 3 out of 5 stars overall but 4 out of 5 because Britney's in it!

Crossroads
Crossroads DVD ~ Britney Spears is a funny, life affirming movie with Britney doing what Madonna was never able to do. That is, act. She shows that she has quite some tallent and could be a great actress one day...if she so chooses...

Yuck!!
My friend told me she rented "Crossroads" for out slumber party. I said "Yay! I love that movie!" which I DO, the thing is I thought that she meant the movie called Crossroads with Ralph Macchio in it. I was in for quite a surprise when Britney's eerie grinning face popped up on the screen. At any rate, I did watch the movie and to put it bluntly, it sucked like a vacuum cleaner. It was bad, it made my IQ drop five points, you shouldn't run away screaming if someone tries to make you watch it. ... Read more

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Best stoner movie. Period.
My friends and I have been quoting lines from this movie for years. This is a true classic for any stoner. Best part of the movie is when Thurgood is smoking with Sir Smokealot and he says "I live for this s*it!!!, Get Away From Me Biatch!!!!" And of course who can forget "I'm gonna take your little mexican friend here and I'm gonna Kill him" "Yo, I'm cuban b" "Ah yes, cuban b". One of my favorite movies of all time. To those who say this movie sucks and think it gives stoners a bad name, STONERS ALREADY HAVE A BAD NAME YOU IDIOTS!!!! And yes I'm talking to you sunsparklesunshine. Who the hell listens to Aqua???? Anyways, this movie never stops getting funny, I've watched it a million times and will watch it a million more. Plus it has my favorite comedian, Dave Chappelle. Every time I get a 20 dollar bill I think of this movie. Better than How High and all the Fridays but those are still good. Not enough can be said about this movie in 1,000 words. 3rd best comedy just under Blazing Saddles and the Monty Python movies. Great movie.

"Have you ever seen the back of a 20-dollar bill, ON WEED??"
This movie is horrendously funny. Three friends, a black, white and a Cuban, start dealing drugs to get bail money for their friend Kenny. Along the way, their business does great, until larger powers get into the way. David Chapelle (who also appeared in Blue Streak, among other films) does a great job as Thurgood. Rachel True does a good job as his weed-hating girl too, she's hot. There are also a lot of stars who show up as guests in the film too. Among them are Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, Jon Stewart and a lot of others. Jim Breuer is hilarious in this movie too. "I got Jerry Garcia in a [pouch] man!", he makes himself up as a classic 1970's pothead hippie. If you're looking for the best weed comedy this side of Cheech and Chong, check this one out. The ending is hilarious too, I won't give it away. But this is classic.

very funny
this is one of the funniest movies i've ever seen. i hope a special edition comes out soon. there is a good chance because it has become very popular.

"I Wanna Talk To Sampson!"
Half Baked has to be one of the funniest movies around. Even if you are not a weed smoker, you can enjoy this movie. I think the big misconception here is that one must be a pot smoker to enjoy this movie and it is not true. The movie is about 3 friends trying to raise bail money for their friend who was arrested for feeding a diabetic police horse junk food which resulted in the horse dying. That right there is reason enough to see this movie. The characters are great and there are so many funny scenes in this movie. It's a must see...and if you still have doubts, watch the movie just to see the scene where Bob Saget (The dorky dad from Full House) says "I used to suck d*ck for coke."

Nick Hinton's Stop being a Hater
Hey Nick Hinton if you don't like stoners or the movie why are you wasting your time writing a review about it... what type of movies you like Monsters Inc & Lilo and Stitch... my opinion is if you like stupid comedies like the scary movies and not another teen movie this movie you gotta watch you won't stop laughing Dave Chapelle one of the best comedians out there right now is hilarious this is a must watch.. you'll laugh at how burnt and stoned these guys are... and the guy who sleeps on the couch... another great add on.. who ever hasn't seen this movie i recommend it gather a few of your friends and watch it while drinking some beers you'll love it .... this your boy .. JT LiL Money... ... Read more