Review of Recess: School's Out (2001) by Justin B — 24 Mar 2012

Better writing keeps this a significant cut above your standard Saturday morning cartoon turned feature film.

This review of Recess: School's Out (2001) was written by Justin B on 24 Mar 2012.

Recess: School's Out has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ken S (1,985) on 29 Oct 2011

Recess was a good show, this movie isn't as good, but it is entertaining enough if you are a kid who liked the show…

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By Dan G (1,214) on 17 Mar 2011

I thought that this movie was funny. Not a masterpiece but still worth watching for a good laugh…

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By Tino P (463) on 24 Dec 2012

Though basically a TV cartoon stretched out to movie-length, Recess has enough successful jokes and smart writing to make it a worthwhile view…

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By Anthony N (229) on 02 Sep 2012

Very. very average. I love the TV show, but this movie just feels....... I dunno........ not complete…

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By Lauren P (284) on 01 Jan 2013

I love this movie I loved the tv show it was awesome I loved all the characters this brings back memories and I still watch it :)…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 23 Nov 2014

It's fast-footed and fun. Rugrats in Paris had charms for grownups, however, Recess: School's Out seems aimed more directly at grade-schoolers…

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By Corinna O (98) on 19 Jul 2014

13 years after it first came out, it is still as great as the first time I watched this film…

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By Arun M (4) on 31 Mar 2011

It could have just been an episode of the TV show, but despite that it's suprisingly pretty good at times…

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By Ben L (1,326) on 22 Mar 2012

Never seen the Recess cartoon series? Well there's no need for you to see this movie…

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