The Principal
TriStar Pictures | Release Date: September 18, 1987 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
37
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
4
Negative:
3
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50
Washington PostDesson Thomson
Despite the Sybil-like plot (and questionable Rambo mentality), there's something watchable about it all. Weird it is, flop it ain't. Read full review
40
The New York TimesWalter Goodman
Frank Deese's script is as rudimentary as the lyrics that pound through the hallways, and Christopher Cain's direction provides no surprises. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesMichael Wilmington
It degenerates into one more cliche-ridden revenge movie. [19 Sep 1987, p.9]
40
Tampa Bay TimesThomas B. Harrison
The Principal almost has something to say about inner-city high schools, public education in the '80s, and race relations. It never deals with these issues, and a good cast is abandoned in the parking lot. [21 Sep 1987, p.1D]
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