Even my 9 year old daughter didn't like it!

Rating: Null/10 (27 March 2004)

I didn't expect much of this one. I was doing the parental thing of taking my daughter to a movie(I had done this a month or so before with 'Freaky Friday' - which, for what it was, wasn't that bad). As the opening credits ran, I was surprised to see that Richard Linklater was the Director. I happen to be a huge fan of Linklater and have loved or liked everything he has done. So, I thought to myself, maybe this flick isn't going to be as bad as the trailers made it seem.
As I said before, I have loved or liked everything Richard Linklater has been involved with. That is, up until this disaster. The fact that Linklater directed this, made it an even more painful experience for me. The script is so poor (Linklater had no hand in this) that even my 9 year old daughter cringed. This is a formula movie that can't even execute the hackneyed elements properly. Strictly for mindless idiots. Which probably explains why it did so well at the box office.
I'm happy that Linklater finally made some big money. But Lord, this is a wretched movie. Absurd, impossible, shallow, poorly executed and nauseating. If you've got half a brain, it'll make you angry as hell at the piece of crap you are attending!
One more like this and I'm abandoning ship, Richard! This one's unforgiveable and extremely painful! Especially given the quality of your previous work.
TONY WEEDA