Review of Slackers (2002) by Richard L — 18 Jun 2008

Sometimes vaguely amusing, this teen movie is just a bunch of stereotypes mixed up with pointless sexism and the celebration of mediocrity.

This review of Slackers (2002) was written by Richard L on 18 Jun 2008.

Slackers has generally received mixed reviews.

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