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Rating: 9/10 (20 May 2007)

It's safe to say I love this movie. Anyone who works with high school or college students (or those of that age group) must watch this film. It proves that life is never dull or meaningless if you're surrounded by people who really care about you, even if those people are your fellow tattooed, gum-chewing freaks. I love the friendships between these kids and their relationship with their boss. Anyone who doesn't understand Lucas and Joe's relationship has never had a mentor or been one. And Joe's love/hate relationship with his workers is so well written and portrayed. When I watched this for the first time, I was trying to figure out just when the writer had been a fly on my wall. My favorite line: "Have I fired anyone today? No! Why would I start with you?" I suggest watching it repeatedly. You'll catch something new every time.