Whip smart, and well made... to a point. I usually like the roles Hutch decides to play, as they usually suit him to a tee, but Clapton Davis was never meant to be played by someone like him and it's painfully obvious. The movie is an extra treat for those born in the 90s because there is a lot of references to 90s culture.

(as Jeff Olen), Jerffery Male Cheerleading External Reviews Detention is a sharp, extremely fast paced parody/homage/comedy/slasher/WTF?!?! The film premiered in March 2011 at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

I went into Detention having no idea what the movie was about. The bizarre social subtext and plastic infusion of stereotypes flipped on their sides while on acid lends itself to an always surprising and creative vibe that works more than not. All of this promised something vaguely passable with just OK visuals and just minutely obnoxious characters. Michael Hallows Eve. "[22] Renn Brown of CHUD said "Detention may very well be completely brilliant (5 of 5 stars). [6] The film was released to select theaters in the United States on April 13, 2012, by Samuel Goldwyn Films,[7] followed by a Canadian release on April 27. Official Sites The film grabs you from the beginning and you're hanging on to the arms of your chair until the end. Credits you might never hear of again are integrated into the sequence in oh so many desperate ways. Overall, Detention is a very mediocre slasher film under the veil of an even lazier comedy. Add the first question. I'm an old fart that still loved this comedic teen scream. I have been an independent film advocate for years, especially in the horror genre. I guess it sort of works in the end, but it takes some odd routes getting there. My girlfriend had wanted to see it and told me that it was an 80's style teen slasher, with comedy elements. [3] The production set visual effects supervisor is Chris Watts and post production visual effects supervision by Ingenuity Engine in Hollywood, California. A quality young cast, no annoying characters. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. That film was called Scream and it was way ahead of it's time. Detention is a 2011 American slasher black comedy film directed by Joseph Kahn, and co-written with Mark Palermo. (as Janina Anderson), Officer Randy Randazzo It was witty, well-acted and the reveal of the murderer was entertaining, it's just the plotless plot that ruins it. Detention Poster! Never before has a movie tried so hard only to fail so miserably, 93 minutes of horrific, self-centred tedium. Moves at an absurd pace and dares anyone above 25 to keep up, yet the stream of genre-hopping jokes and sight gags makes the movie an entertaining ride. It's one of the most obnoxious movies ever made. Much like one of it's stars, Dane Cook, Detention tries much too hard to be funny. Detention The rest of it is ludicrous time traveling, ridiculous pop culture references, and wholly unattractive boob flashes.

The entire theater was packed and I don't know of a single person who was not having a blast. "[17], Detention won the Youth Jury Prize at the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival. The self-referential pop-culture meta-jokes run fast and furious in this mess of a film for the ADD adderal-adled generation. This movie is a funny,sweet with a mix of scary.This mix is a happy does of Realistic fiction,horror,and just a hint of adultity.Nothing I could'nt handle.This is a great movie.Besides the swearing my bae is in it.It made me VERY happy that day.I love it! And that is why Detention rules. Well, this movie was an insult to the craft. [2] Detention stars Josh Hutcherson, Shanley Caswell, Spencer Locke, and Dane Cook. Still it's refreshing to see a director not being full of himself. Embracing every tired cliché and exploiting the hell out of them Detention is a hard movie to even sum up. Admittedly there are a sprinkling of lines that hit the spot but in order for this kind of humour to succeed it has to be razor sharp and Detention just isn't there. Saw this film not really expecting too much but boy was I in for a good time. There's lots they could still do with the characters and environment they created in this masterpiece of gnarly cinema. [14], David Nusair from Reel Film Reviews awarded the film a mixed 2/4 stars, writing, "while Kahn deserves some credit for attempting something different within the teen-movie genre, Detention is simply (and finally) too weird and too off-the-wall to become anything more than a mildly amusing curiosity. | She's a super emo outcast, who no one believe would ever be the target of a killer. http://Facebook.com/ClevverTV - Become a Fan! Everything from the little details, the credits, the music, the clothing – it was precisely what this movie needed.

If in fact you can even call it one. Some people say "Older people just don't get it" or "You have to be 12 to like this movie." In 1996, Wes Craven came up with an new and innovative concept in horror. film for people who watch a LOT of movies. Detention starts blaring at 5,000,000 bpm, with opening credits that are quite remarkable. I wasn't going to write a review but so many people on the boards don't seem to like the movie at all. Perhaps a few laughs are to be had scattered amongst the running time but that's only playing to the law of averages as the 'film' plays fast and loose with anything approaching a comprehend able story and thus it's scatter-shot jokes are sure to hit the bullseye at some points. I have never actually seen a movie that is worse than this one, and I've seen lot of movies. Detention (2011) User Reviews Review this title 86 Reviews. The film premiered in March 2011 at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

I honestly don't know if it would have been as enjoyable if I hadn't understood most of the references to teen culture, movies, bands and high-school life that peppered the movie every thirteen seconds, but I got more than a few and thought it was perfect. FAQ Detention has a frenetic visual style that's fun and appealing in a lot of ways, but there are way too many elements fighting for attention. I went into this knowing very little, on the back of seeing Detention mentioned in a horror movie list and attracted by the promise of a very different kind of horror film.From the very opening line of dialogue (I'm Taylor Fisher and I'm a B**CH - beauty, intelligence, talent, charisma, hoobastank) the film picks no bones in immediately letting you know what you're in for and the satirical, self referential kind of humour we're dealing with.

Looking for something to watch? I'm really hoping they come up with a sequel to this movie. about the project, and I will most likely watch the movie again. Sort by: Filter by Rating: 9 /10. The movie is super well cool and extremely stylish. And then they open their mouths, out sized only by their trust fund accounts. | High school students (the jocks, the brains, the princesses, the criminals, the basket cases), long the favored prey of serial killers, somehow manage to fight back from the brink yet again in Detention, a bright, witty new genre mash-up. "[16] Peter Hartlaub from The San Francisco Chronicle hated the film, "There will be young moviegoers who proclaim this genius, and more stodgy audience members who find it torturous. Is a fellow student to blame, or perhaps Crestview's alleged ghosts are behind the terrible acts? From the visually complex, yet clustered and confusing opening credits sequence, you might be mistaken to think that you are watching a TV movie directed by Edgar Wright. Being a child of that era I couldn't help but appreciate all the references and the way it all added up, seeing the blatant irony in the films entirety it's hard for me not too overly praise the films bombastic effect but a second more in tuned watch I feel would expose the films faults and maybe a sense of brilliance I may have created. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful. The world is then invaded by plant based aliens, upset that humans have eaten and destroyed plants. This movie, however, did. The Absolute Best Movie from the Sea Int'l Film Festival jillayne 19 March 2012. Worse than your average teen slasher-horror, as it takes itself too seriously. I'm 28, and the 90s references that essentially define the movie and make up 60% of the script are hilarious. University High School - 11800 Texas Avenue, West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast, Toby T. You admire the movie for refusing to ever, ever slow down, but you also wonder what might have happened had Kahn dared to settle, even just a bit. The writers of this film put so many different types of people into such ridiculous circumstances, that what's supposed to be funny, comes across as stupid, impossible, and downright offensive. It makes no sense and complete sense at the same time. Rated R for bloody violence, crude and sexual content, nudity, language, some teen drinking and drug use, Interview with John Hsu: It Was Like a Collective Drama no One Wanted to Face, ‘Parasite’ Leads Asian Film Awards Nominations, 'Parasite' heads nominations for first Asian Film Awards hosted by Busan. Its fun, fast paced and never takes its self too seriously. View production, box office, & company info.

It tries very hard to be cool and quirky but sadly it ends up just being really annoying. Whip smart, and well made... to a point. Detention Lands at Sony Pictures Jun 15, 2011. Hutch is paired with newcomer, Shanley Caswell, an unlucky teenager who often tries and fails to kill herself. Directed by Joseph Kahn. The main problem with 'Detention' is that the plot is completely mixed up. Nothing about that sounded bad. A serial killer known as Cinderhella is on the loose and preying on Grizzly Lake High's student body. Kudos for that and the movie he made here. Detention is a 2011 American slasher black comedy film directed by Joseph Kahn, and co-written with Mark Palermo.

First off: If you doubt to watch this movie, Definitely watch it. (uncredited), Lead Singer of The Drunges Shop Detention [DVD] [2011] at Best Buy. With Josh Hutcherson, Shanley Caswell, Spencer Locke, Dane Cook. As she treats him, ... See full summary », In the wake of two back-to-back mass murders on Chico's frat row, loner Brent Chirino must infiltrate the ranks of a popular fraternity to investigate his twin brother's murder at the hands of the serial killer known as "Motherface.". A twist on the slasher genre, following two death-obsessed teenage girls who use their online show about real-life tragedies to send their small mid-western town into a frenzy, and cement their legacy as modern horror legends.