Chalk

Name: Chalk
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: May 11, 2007
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 70

2007

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Gravitas Ventures | Release Date: May 11, 2007 | PG-13

Summary: Director Mike Akel provides a rare and realistic teacher's perspective into the absurd, provocative and occasionally volatile world of public education. (SomedaySoon Productions)

Director: Mike Akel

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 85 min

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Eric Campos

Chalk is loaded with life, energy, truth and respect. It may just make you yearn for your high schooling days. Okay, maybe not, but Chalk will have you laughing long after the movie has ended. How's that for homework? Read full review

Justin Chang

Filtering one school year through the eyes of three young instructors and a rookie administrator, this loosely scripted satire mostly steers clear of cheap shots and over-the-top gags, balancing its comic observations with a real measure of affection for teachers and students alike. Read full review

V.A. Musetto

The indie film is funny and, at times, heartbreaking. Wisely, it avoids the happy ending that Hollywood would have insisted upon. Read full review

J.R. Jones

Unlike high school movies made for the teen market, Chalk gets many of its laughs from the backstage wrangling among the teachers as they unload their stress on one another. Read full review

Sheri Linden

More a series of loose-limbed vignettes than a sculpted narrative, Chalk lacks a compelling dramatic drive. But the cast creates a fine, improvisatory interplay, captured with verite-style camerawork, and the unforced humor and insights go a long way. Read full review

Ty Burr

The results are about what you'd expect: friendly, unfocused, occasionally laugh-out-loud funny. Read full review

David Wiegand

In general, the humor is understated, excessively so. Read full review

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