Review of But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) by Facebook U — 16 Apr 2014

Screw the critics. This was a charming, hilarious film with an excellent message for LGBT acceptance, not just from without but from within.

This review of But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) was written by Facebook U on 16 Apr 2014.

But I'm a Cheerleader has generally received positive reviews.

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A fairy tale full of fascist, Bible-thumping straights, self-deluded and pathetic gay people who deny their impulses, and two honest lesbians…

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THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE I WOULD KILL TO WATCH IT AGAIN…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 10 Aug 2018

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By Zq O (55) on 21 Jan 2014

I know, it's been criticized for being superficial and full of stereotypes, but it's still a hilarious and really likeable movie that I thoroughly…

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By Lily M (51) on 18 Oct 2015

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By Josie L (21) on 08 Sep 2017

Maybe it's not for everyone. But as a young girl who also likes girls it is a great film. It's funny but mostly shows a peak of LGBT in media, yay :)…

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