Light and Fun

Rating: Null/10 (23 December 2000)

'Bring It On' isn't just a good movie to see if there's nothing else on, it's an enjoyable movie in its own right, as long as it's not taken too seriously - it is about cheerleading, after all. All the hallmarks of a teen movie are there - great looking girls and guys, sassy and exaggerated teen language - but this only serves to make the movie even more likeable. The characters, particularly those of Kirsten Dunst and Eliza Dushku, are also extremely likeable and the script is vivacious and funny, and doesn't take itself too seriously - the underlying themes of homosexuality and race never dominate the movie. But one of 'Bring It On's main drawcards is the INCREDIBLE cheerleading routines. Living in Australia where cheerleading is typically seen an being a mindless pursuit for stupid, busty girls, I was absolutely blown away by the routines, especially the Clovers vs. Toros one near the end of the movie.
In fact the only bad thing about the movie is the ending, which I won't spoil. It seems the writer/s have tried just a little too hard to inject a 'twist' into the film. Although it doesn't spoil 'Bring It On', it does put a stain on an otherwise excellent film. If you liked 'Drop Dead Gorgeous', 'Election', and other films which send themselves up, then you'll love 'Bring It On'.
8/10