Review of Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999) by Tom J — 17 Aug 2004
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999) Helen Mirren, Katie Holmes, Marisa Coughlan, Barry Watson, Vivica A. Fox, Michael McKean, Molly Ringwald, Liz Stauber, Jeffrey Tambor, Lesley Ann Warren, D: Kevin Williamson.
When falsely accused of cheating by a coldhearted history teacher, a straight-A student (Holmes) has her future plans and dreams sabotaged. Then while proving her innocence, Holmes and two friends accidentally knock her out, tie her up, and keep her hostage in her own house until she changes her ways.
Good idea translates into this ludicrous premise that has nowhere to go, and with that never delivers real plot twists, just one tease after another. Mirren, the movie?s most worthwhile feature, outshines the younger set with her hands literally tied behind her back.
Disappointing film debut for SCREAM writer Williamson. Running Time: 95 minutes and rated PG-13 for some language, violence, and sexual content. **.
This review of Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999) was written by Tom J on 17 Aug 2004.
Teaching Mrs. Tingle has generally received negative reviews.
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