Okay, so it's cheesy

Rating: 9/10 (12 April 2003)

Not to be taken seriously, this is something that all you commentators must take in mind. This movie was not purported to be some great movie, just a fun movie, and delivered so much more on that front. Admittedly, when I first saw the ads I was swept to the thinking of, oh man and dancing movie that will also tie in black vs. white stereotypical arguments. I went to see it only because my friend got me in for free, and I'll have to say, no film has ever totally exceeded my expectations. Big dumb fun, no more, no less. Anyone who's had to deal with the reality of a respected cheering team understands that utter hilarity of cheering being portrayed as a noble sporting event, but luckily the director was one of these people. I mean honestly, anyone who once directed episodes of UCB can't be all bad.
You got Dushku being sassy, before we saw it 100 times (not that it gets old, but...), Dunst being lovable, and situations being absurd. I mean, is there any funnier scene in recent history than Sparky Polastry? It all comes together as one of the best teen comedies in recent history. Most importantly, it doesn't fall victim to the most serious of crimes as to take itself too seriously. And now if you don't mind, I must go chase the person who stole my foot long meatball sub.