Review of American Teen (2008) by Lucero C — 08 Jan 2009

A great documentary, great way to project. It feel "real".

This review of American Teen (2008) was written by Lucero C on 08 Jan 2009.

American Teen has generally received positive reviews.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It brought back a lot of memories from high school…

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By Justin B (2,000) on 18 Nov 2013

Very truthful, but we've seen this stuff a million times before…

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By Kevin Craft (2) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 05 Apr 2015

This is not compelling film making; it just makes you hope that these kids will lighten up and learn to enjoy life…

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By Louisa T (193) on 11 Dec 2010

I don't know about its credibility as a documentary, but I certainly found it to be entertaining…

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By Caleb M (788) on 09 Dec 2010

American Teen wants to be The Breakfast Club for a generation weened on reality TV…

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By Ty Burr (2,612) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 30 Jun 2015

Parents are another matter. Almost to a man and woman they lay expectations on their children that ignore who those children are…

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By Christopher K (483) on 03 Apr 2011

A very intriguing look at high school from my home state of Indiana, but on the southern spectrum…

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By Justin And Denise S (72) on 04 Oct 2010

Quite amazing how this documentary reminded me of how it felt to be in high school. Definitely worth seeing…

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By Kayley H (5) on 07 Aug 2011

The majority of the characters in this movie I did not like. There are some interesting moments in this documentary…

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Reality tv, welcome to the multiplex…

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