Nothing that you can't easily forget!

Rating: 5/10 (27 August 2002)

There was nothing remarkable about this film, which surprised me. I had expected a greater and larger then life dance/cheerleading, but instead we had rather un-interesting gymnastics going on! Maybe you just have to be American to appreciate this. I've never seen cheerleading with my own two eyes and don't really understand the culture behind it. I enjoyed parts of the film, especially Eliza Dushku (Faith in Buffy/Angel), as she has just a wonderful and beautiful screen presence. It wouldn't surprise me if she will become a leading actress in the future. Kirsten Dunst is usually good, but I didn't really like her in this part, just seemed too hollow. They say that one will understand the effort and professionalism that goes into cheerleading by watching this film, and the stereotype of them being thick as brick should be proven wrong. Well, I'm sorry, but I was confirmed in that believe rather than anything else, as all of them, excluding Eliza's character, didn't seem to utilize their brain power to any great length, nor have any ambition or moral -> that is, not until the captain changed their mind. But the film wasn't bad, the dialog was pretty good, and most of the actors did a good job. You will most likely enjoy it, and then before the week is over, forget it. 5/10