When it isn't trying to copy just about every cult classic ever made, it's trying sooo hard to be as clever and witty as possible. This is clearly a filmmaker who watched Community for the wrong reasons.
One of the worst films of the year so far.
This review of Detention (2012) was written by Chris N on 26 Jul 2012.
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