Review of Recess: School's Out (2001) by Nico B — 07 Mar 2011

James Woods voicing the villain is one of the many great things about this animated comedy based on the hit Disney cartoon.

This review of Recess: School's Out (2001) was written by Nico B on 07 Mar 2011.

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

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By Andrew M (2,871) on 17 Jun 2016

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By Gustavmarkovic31 . (317) 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 Claire T (1,124) on 23 Nov 2012

It was ok expected better, the TV series was better, I don't think I'll watch this movie again, didn't really like it, it starred Andrew Lawrence,…

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