Review of Three O'Clock High (1987) by Joe . — 22 Dec 2010
Okay, I know this is not really a five star film, but it's one of my all-time favorites and that's why I've rated it as such. I think this is the best non-John Hughes high school comedy of the 80s.
There are many memorable things about the film, but I think most memorable is the crazy stylized direction by Phil Joanou and the excellent photography by the Coen Brothers favorite director of photography Barry Sonnenfeld.
In lesser hands, this with would have simply been a mildly entertaining comedy, but with Joanou and Sonnenfeld behind the camera, it's has the same wild energy and creativity of the Coen Brothers or Sam Raimi.
The film is also memorable for the supporting cast, which includes Jeffery Tambor, Phillip Baker Hall, John P. Ryan, Mitch Pileggi, and Paul Feig (you may not have heard of them, but you'd instantly recognize them).
All around a very fun film!
This review of Three O'Clock High (1987) was written by Joe . on 22 Dec 2010.
Three O'Clock High has generally received positive reviews.
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