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By Adam Graham (720) for Detroit News (2,682) on 06 Oct 2016

Despite a cringe-worthy gaffe with regards to the Wu-Tang Clan's geographical origins, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life is harmless…

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By Joe Leydon (915) for Variety (12,700) on 06 Oct 2016

The fleeting counterbalance of seriousness makes the funny business marginally yet appreciably funnier…

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By Keith Watson (196) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 06 Oct 2016

Unimaginatively directed and indifferently shot, the film never establishes a distinctive voice for itself…

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By Andy Webster (339) for New York Times (5,786) on 06 Oct 2016

The find here is Alexa Nisenson as Georgia, Rafe’s know-it-all little sister, who takes cars out for a spin…

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By Brad Wheeler (426) for Globe and Mail (2,419) on 06 Oct 2016

Ironically, Middle School’s message is about encouraging kids and grown-ups to think outside the box and yet, the filmmakers themselves do…

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By Jesse Hassenger (800) for AV Club (2,778) on 06 Oct 2016

Though its title and general tone lament the stifling atmosphere of the years between childhood and full-fledged teenhood, the movie misses…

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By Alonso Duralde (1,351) for TheWrap (3,203) on 06 Oct 2016

The film’s attempts at comedy and sentimentality are equally unsuccessful, resulting in a movie that feels more like a third-rate “Saved…

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By Nell Minow (2,357) for Beliefnet (937) on 05 Oct 2016

Bright direction and an exceptionally engaging cast of kids make this film a genuine family treat…

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By Frank Swietek (3,473) for One Guy's Opinion (3,473) on 05 Oct 2016

A few undemanding pre-teens might get a charge out of this curiously flat adolescent revenge comedy, but most kids in that age group won't,…

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By Katie Walsh (1,279) for Tribune News Service (1,102) on 05 Oct 2016

It's a fun, rebellious romp that celebrates creativity and outside-the-box thinking, though parents might hope that their children won't be…

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By Frank Scheck (1,741) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 05 Oct 2016

Delivers an easily digestible and amusing portrait of youthful hijinks that should well please its target audience…

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By Marjorie Baumgarten (1,950) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 05 Oct 2016

The film mixes vivid cartoons coming to life from the pages of Rafe’s sketchbook with the live action…

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By Peter Hartlaub (620) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 05 Oct 2016

It's a so-so film with jarring tone changes and a plot that sputters before a predictable ending…

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By Tom Russo (407) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 05 Oct 2016

The film’s lone strength is the fleeting dramatic scenes offering a little back story — and pathos — on Rafe’s home life with his sweetly…

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