The Class (2022) User Reviews

Not great but an opportunity to talk to your kids about their lives

[trinaboice · 5/10 · 13 October 2022]

IN A NUTSHELL: This coming-of-age film is about a group of high school seniors forced to spend a Saturday at school, completing an exam they missed taking or previously failed. By the end of the day, they find their own values, betrayals, and love within themselves and their classmates.

The movie was written and directed by Nicholas Celozzi. Based on their last names, it appears that the director's daughter is one of the cast members.

The famous teen movie The Breakfast Club in 1985 was clearly the inspiration for this film. Sadly, it doesn't have the magic or charm of John Hughes movies.

THINGS I LIKED: Debbie Gibson plays an incredibly patient, compassionate high school teacher. Young moviegoers probably won't know that, in real life, she was a hugely popular singer in the 1980s. She's 52 years old and looks fantastic.

Anthony Michael Hall is a fun addition to this teen-angst movie because he was a common face in a bunch of the successful John Hughes movies of the 1980s.

Hannah Kepple is beautiful and has a beautiful singing voice. What a pleasant surprise!

Teenagers nowadays face increasingly difficult issues in a very complicated world. The film addresses today's issues for teens like coming out, abortion, family drama, friendship, preparing for college, popularity, health, drugs, and more. Most teens just want to be seen and understood while they're trying to figure out who they are.

THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: Such annoying teenagers.

So much hair tossing.

I thought it was hilarious when one of the characters pulled a gigantic pill bottle out of her jacket, as if anyone would want to carry that around. Surely, she could have slipped a few in a baggie.

There's a lot more drama than comedy. Not all of the comedy lands.

All of the characters cry and spill their beans quite easily. Teen drama.

Some bad editing.

It's weird how the teacher kept leaving her class, abandoning her students. Maybe she wanted to give them privacy to work on their assignments; however, it was established in the beginning of the movie that these were flunking students who needed extra guidance and support.

TIPS FOR PARENTS: Profanity, including F-bombs A guy brings a bong to class A guy drinks alcohol at school Teens flip the bird Violence Talk of death and suicide A teenage girl wears a bustier and super short-shorts to school

THEMES: High school Lack of motivation Drama class Abortion Alcoholism Rejection Abandonment Judging others Racism Creating safe spaces How we affect each other Be yourself Supporting one another.

Fails the 20 min test...

[A_Different_Drummer · 5/10 · 10 September 2022]

... which is the test first suggested by Roger Ebert: if in the first 20 mins of a feature film, you cannot come up with even one reason to continue to watch, it is a fail. The producers behind this debacle are not the first to attempt to improve on something that was already perfection (THE BREAKFAST CLUB 1985), nor will they be the last. In a script clearly meant to make the audience focus on the kids, the only cast member here who constantly catches the camera's eye is Debbie Gibson -- she fairly bounces from scene to scene. Casting one of the original members of TBC was a smart touch, but Anthony Michael Hall, now in his 50s, looks older than he is, and seems to be on set just for the payday. A swing and a miss. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))

Arguably the worst thing I have seen in 2022

[srussell1234 · 1/10 · 11 September 2022]

So a bunch of 20-somethings once again play teenagers and they decide to rip off the Breakfast Club. Sure what could go wrong with such an inspired genesis.

This thing is execrable.

Cringeworthy acting - paper thin characters - two adult leads phoning it in. Oh wait a minute they are actually all adults just about three-quarters of them are playing kids.

And the sad part is - someone with a modest amount of sensitivity and talent could probably update the Breakfast Club - just not this ensemble

I have no idea who wrote it - green lit then decided to actually make it - but let me save you a wasted couple of hours - SKIP IT.

An Hour and 54 Minutes I'm Never Getting Back.

[randallnewcomer · 1/10 · 18 September 2022]

If you love Breakfast Club, and think that this might be a fun little re-telling.... Forget it. This thing is terrible. There are no redeeming qualities.

MAH - "phones it in." DG - hmmmm not so much Rest of the Class - bad high school drama club acting.

Save your money. This movie will not become a cult classic. Even as a bad movie cult classic like Plan 9...

If I was to quantify this movie, it is an attempt to steal money from fans of the Breakfast Club. So, with that said, I did see that The Breakfast Club is available to rent/purchase... absolutely do that instead. You can will thank yourself later.

This Movie Speaks To Me

[cmz-04676 · 10/10 · 21 September 2022]

This movie really speaks to me. As a millennial, I truly do understand what The Class is trying to say to me. It speaks my language as a millennial and totally understands the modern struggles I have. No other movie in our time can truly resonate and understand me as much as The Class does. The acting is superb, and feels totally natural. The characters all seem like a true modern day millennial, and I really feel my voice being spoken to through these characters in their modern day understandable struggles. The setting is very understandable and relatable, and it really speaks to me and my experiences. The Class really does just speak to me, for real.

for a young audience

[mitchelljamescohen · 7/10 · 11 October 2022]

Great programming for a young audience. It is clearly an homage to John Hughes... but it is made modern in its concerns, accounting for school shootings and the general anxiety and fear felt by kids in school today. A group of misfits are tasked with a detention theater class that requires them to bring their own experiences to the work of acting a character. The class allows each to confront the weighty issues keeping them from living their authentic lives. In a clever self-reflection, each actor in this movie is tasked with doing the exact same thing, and some honest acting is accomplished here. Nice chemistry among the cast. Really well done!

Excellent!!

[donnagails · 10/10 · 2 October 2022]

Loved this movie! I am going to watch again!! I would strongly recommend this movie to both adults and teenagers as there are great subject matter's for both!!! It is better than the breakfast club because it flies deeper into these kids lives!! If you have a teenager this is a must see! The actors were fantastic ! Charlie is really good!! I think this is a very good movie for young adults especially!! Todays world has changed and teenagers are dealing with much more in their lives! These issues are some of the same issues that I see teenagers dealing with in todays world! Especially with social media.

A bit of an inflated rating but...

[FilmLovingRN · 6/10 · 11 September 2022]

Bear with me.

We have Lyric Ross who has demonstrated wide emotional depth and tremendous talent on This Is Us playing an edgy teen. There is Debbie Gibson coming in as a teacher who most know as a pop star from the 80s but she is also a Broadway caliber actress. In a gimmick casting we have the vice-principal played by Anthony Michael Hall, a darling of John Hughes films who continued his acting career for decades, as well as John Kapelos also of The Breakfast Club playing a parent to one of the teens. We have a newer talent in Charlie Gillespie who rose to fame in Daytime EMMY winning Julie and the Phantoms (as the Bender type character). We should have a hit on our hands in this "reimagined" (cough remade cough) Breakfast Club. But unlike the 1985 classic, the writing is bad. The directing is bad. The editing is bad. I blame this on the director of this film who also wrote it and cast one of his kids as one of the stars. She is no Molly Ringwald.

Fashioned as a more contemporary version tackling issues not widely discussed in The Breakfast Club, there was so much potential. Good actors and a proven premise combined with a good original song performed by Hannah Kepple of Cobra Kai fame fell short because the cast can only work with what is in the script.

There were some good dramatic moments which could have been played out in more depth but instead were cut between goofy unneeded antics or trying to split the cast up into too many locations. It was disjointed and it always felt like I was coming into the middle of a conversation. Had the stories been allowed to be fully fleshed out, or perhaps the characters been left together and forced to be in each other's space like in The Breakfast Club some magic could have happened. I rated it higher than it probably deserves because the seeds are there and we all have different taste so others will probably love it. The best scene of the movie, in my opinion, is almost at the end so stick around for it.

Me IRL frfr

[Tam2020 · 10/10 · 12 September 2022]

I wish more directors and producers were willing to talk about the topics that The Class dove right into. In today's day and age, there is a lot young people are going through, unfortunately. There is so much hate and chaos around them. But on the other side, there is also a lot of love and if you look for it, peace too. The Class teaches its viewers that. It is bringing people with different stories together to instead help one another overcome their problems.

I loved and thoroughly enjoyed watching the class! I would recommend anyone who cares about the younger generations to watch this movie to really think about what is going on today.

Take a watch

[rdawg204 · 10/10 · 12 September 2022]

The Class is a modern day Breakfast Club. I say modern day, obviously because it was filmed recently, but also because it discusses controversial topics that people always seem to try to shrug off. Unfortunately these topics have become too prevalent in our society and the only way to heal this it to TALK ABOUT IT. This is exactly what The Class does right. This film brings people from all different backgrounds together to mend each other's lives.

The Class has good pacing and slowly delves into each topic yet still manages to keep the audience engaged. This is a 10/10. Bravo to everyone who contributed to this movie.

Great coming of age story

[jade-283-954158 · 10/10 · 7 February 2023]

I enjoyed the film. The actors were great. It started out slow but soon after quickly picked up the pace. The relationships between the cast members seemed authentic. It's a great movie similar to The Breakfast Club with good a moral compass and has elements of an endearing and heartwarming story. I liked Anthony Michael Hall's performance and thought this was a great throwback to breakfast club days. Some may find this to be a fun Easter egg in the film. I think it'd be a great movie for young adults and for high school teachers to showcase at school. It's definitely worth watching and sharing with family and friends.

Overall a good movie

[markmartinezjr · 10/10 · 20 October 2022]

Started out boring but as it went on it turned out good. I don't know why bad reviews but I guess you'll have to be in their shoes to understand the movie. I loved through a lot in life and I'm still going through a lot of difficult time's now and I'm not really sure on what to do anymore so I can relate to most of the movie. I never got a gift pregnant or left one but losing loved ones and especially my parents!!! The way they just came out and started talking about the way they feel I don't think that's something I could do though but its something never seen before and I know mental health they have stuff like this.

I know movies!!

[astern-65969 · 10/10 · 18 September 2022]

Despite the lame reviews of "me and a nutshell" and "s Russel" who must have alterior motives for posting Those bad reviews!! But I have studied the Film business for over 30 years and I think this movie was "Authentic" and. Very pertinent to today's issues! Teenagers today face so many more serious issues in their lives and this movie really dives into the meat and potatoes of those issues! All the performances by the young actors were great don't think I've seen young actors do a better job than what these great young actors did !! It's not a violent action film so if your looking to be entertained with special effect go see Star Wars! This is a gem of a movie!!

A long time coming

[mikegrossman-13805 · 10/10 · 12 December 2023]

What a great watch! So fun to go back in time to feel like a kid again. Coming of age is a timeless story it doesn't matter the generation. Some things have changed since I was a kid but a lot stays the same. Teens begin to find themselves for better or for worse. We all go through it. This new take shows how the new kids tackle the same adversity through friendship bonds trial and error. The story is fluid and fun. I laughed I cried and was wanting more. I was truly invested in the futures of the kids and the adults by the end of the movie.

Take your kids take your partner!

Cant wait to watch again.

Excellent movie

[elianemoerenhout · 10/10 · 24 October 2023]

You absolutely need to watch The Class. Finally a movie that deals with real issues that teenagers encounter in their daily lives. Young people have struggles and deal with a lot these days and this movie really tackles the issues. The stories come perfectly together. The script is very well written. I also really enjoyed the acting. The performance was great with some big actors and rising ones too. You get strongly attached to the characters and the story immediately. I was touched but also really appreciated the story. I recommend this movie to everybody. For a modern breakfast club, you will love it.

The Class

[atkidorn-23331 · 8/10 · 22 October 2023]

Great movie! It brings you back to your own High School days; the good and the bad. Everyone is working out one thing or another, and all are doing so within the context of a thoughtful, sensitive, and down-to-earth script that will not fail to bring a tear to your eye on more than one occasion. Reminiscent of The Breakfast Club, but with a bit more depth. It's fun how Anthony Michael Hall was in both movies, but this time he's the heavy instead of the geek. This one is more than worth your time... just be sure to have a box of Kleenex handy. Perfect for date night with your significant other!

The Class

[itsmeluiz · 8/10 · 9 October 2022]

First thing you should take off of your mind before watching this movie is The Breakfast Club. I know, it's kind of inevitable, but the similarities are there because The Class is a homage of the classic from 1985, but it is it's own film. I really loved the diversity of the characters and how each one approaches different issues that are so relatable. I had a few issues with some lines and cuts on the movie though. The performances of Lyric Ross and Charlie Gillespie deserves to be praised, specially towards the end. I wasn't expecting to get emotional, but I certainly did! The music and photography are great on the movie too, and I love all the details that the production crew created for the school, it gave so much life to the environment. So, regardless of some poor choices made on the writing/editing, it's totally worth the watch.

The Class tackles Current Challenges for our Youth

[keithgrant-00275 · 10/10 · 18 September 2022]

The acting in this film from these young actors and actresses in my humble opinion is spectacular!

The script was very well written. What stuck out for me is how well this film tackled the current challenges that young students have to face in todays society.

I have seen several films that Anthony Michael Hall has worked in so it is no surprise that this actors deep acting chops,was displayed in this film.. Debbie Gibson is definitely an original pioneer in the genre of pop music. She as far as I'm concerned opened the doors for for many female artist from the past and current artist. Her acting chops was definitely a pleasant surprise... For me the Directors vision is cutting edge!

I liked it

[CharlesArthurBerg · 8/10 · 19 September 2022]

I read the reviews on line and decided to manage my expectations. I was pleasantly surprise as I watched the story unfold. I definitely got the sense of the 80s Breakfast Club. The filmmakers touched based on many different relevant topics. I alway love watching Anthony Michael Hall. By the time it was over I wanted to see some more. I would give it an 8 out of 10.

It is not often that you get something that give you thought provoking dialogue. The actors were great and would love to see more of them. Possibly a sequel could be in the works. Anyways if you have time it is worth it. I may go back and watch for a second time.

Watch. It.

[roosh420 · 10/10 · 19 September 2022]

Don't listen to all the old people on here. What The Class and realize how different it is compared to other mainstream movies nowadays. Yeah, action and comedy are great but that's not what we always need. Sometimes you just gotta sit down and unwind with a movie that really makes you think about what everyone around you could be going through.

I enjoyed watching the diversity in all the characters. Everyone has a different background and some of their backstories really catch you off guard sometimes. This is what we need in modern-day filmmaking. Not the generic, stereotypical characters you see in movies made by, for example, Netflix.

Amazing movie overall. Great job to everyone who worked on this film, especially Nicky Celozzi!