Underclassman

Name: Underclassman
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Released: September 2, 2005
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 19
Cast: Kelly Hu, Shawn Ashmore

2005

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Overwhelming dislike based on 25 Critic Reviews

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 37 Ratings

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Miramax Films | Release Date: September 2, 2005 | PG-13

Starring: Kelly Hu, Shawn Ashmore

Summary: LA's youngest cop Tre Stokes (Cannon) is about to get his biggest assignment: he must go undercover to break up a dangerous crime ring rooted in a upscale prep school. The deeper Tre goes the more dangerous and volatile the situation becomes. Fighting both his personal demons and the forces determined to take him down, he must riskLA's youngest cop Tre Stokes (Cannon) is about to get his biggest assignment: he must go undercover to break up a dangerous crime ring rooted in a upscale prep school. The deeper Tre goes the more dangerous and volatile the situation becomes. Fighting both his personal demons and the forces determined to take him down, he must risk everything to catch the ones closest to him. (Miramax)… Expand

Director: Marcos Siega

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 95 min

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Teresa Wiltz

If you saw "21 Jump Street" back in the '80s, or any of a number of shows featuring cute and cuddly cops, you pretty much know where this flick is heading. Read full review

Kevin Thomas

Marcos Siega's direction is well-paced, but writers David T. Wagner and Brent Goldberg haven't brought anything sufficiently fresh or original to a formula plot to allow Underclassman to rise above the level of a mildly diverting video rental. Read full review

Chris Kaltenbach

There's little that's special about Underclassman, certainly nothing that Murphy and Eddie Griffin haven't done better in movies far funnier than this. Read full review

Peter Hartlaub

Less an original product than a shoddy tribute to other mediocre cop movies. Read full review

Mike Clark

That sound you hear is from jet engines gassing up, about to zoom Underclassman to DVD-ville. Read full review

Dana Stevens

The latest bit of damaged goods offered up in the Miramax clearance sale, Underclassman plays like the longest episode of "21 Jump Street" ever made. Read full review

M. E. Russell

Once in a great while -- usually late August -- a movie comes along that's so lame, it doesn't deserve a bad review. It deserves a war-crimes tribunal. Ladies and gentlemen, Underclassman is that special film. Read full review

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Roy

Feb 20, 2006

Underclassman is a rare treat indeed. Where previous reviews have cited each character as a cliche, I would hold them rather delicately in cupped hands and observe the tender development of each player as they blossom on screen in what has to be said is one of the finest movies to grace our Underclassman is a rare treat indeed. Where previous reviews have cited each character as a cliche, I would hold them rather delicately in cupped hands and observe the tender development of each player as they blossom on screen in what has to be said is one of the finest movies to grace our screens since the thirtees.… Expand

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JodiF.

Feb 25, 2006

Outstanding. I agree with Roy. Perhaps the greatest single flim to grace the silver screen since "The Godfather". The acting is tear-jerking, along with an ending for the ages and a twist you'll never believe. Nicholas Cannon portrays his character so well, you soon forget that Outstanding. I agree with Roy. Perhaps the greatest single flim to grace the silver screen since "The Godfather". The acting is tear-jerking, along with an ending for the ages and a twist you'll never believe. Nicholas Cannon portrays his character so well, you soon forget that you're watching cinema and slowly believe you are drifting towards a utopia. If you do not see this movie before you die, you did not live a life worth living.… Expand

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jpwelsh101

Dec 30, 2013

Nick cannon is sooo funny because black people are awesome smart funny and really good at basketball and white are just goofy dumb and not cool! Please gimmie a break nick... what a stupid ass movie

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KristenR.

Sep 10, 2005

Painful to watch.

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PrudenceKhillers

Sep 12, 2005

Disgusting film.

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JayM

Oct 27, 2005

Just plain bad.

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SeanP.

Sep 19, 2005

Saw it on a wim. It was terrible.

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