Recess:School's Out is one of the biggest surprises I had recently while watching films, for I found it bright, colourful and very entertaining. Yes, it's a kids' movies, but adults will like some of the voice actors and the music. Sure, the story is a little forgettable, and there are some slow parts, but the feel-good nature of the film compensates. The animation is very good, and is moreover true to the style of animation in the TV series. The script is quite funny, my favourite line being "I have a fat saggy butt, which I like to scratch every hour on the hour". The voice cast breathe life to a likable host of characters, and are fantastic, the obvious standout being James Woods in a wonderful performance of Dr Benedict. The music is great, and Mike has a remarkably good singing voice. There are some very funny moments like anything to do with Randall and Ms Finster, and the fight at the end. All in all, engaging and entertaining, more reared at kids, but still likable for adults too. I honestly wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Recess: School's Out
2001
Action / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family
Recess: School's Out
2001
Action / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family
Plot summary
It's the most exciting time of year at Third Street Elementary, the last day of school. But boredom quickly sets in for protagonist T.J. Detweiler as his five best friends are heading for summer camp. One day, while passing by the school on his bike, he notices a green glow coming from the auditorium. This is the work of the insidious former principal Dr. Phillium Benedict and his henchmen. He is planning to get rid of summer vacation using his newly acquired Tractor Beam, which he stole from the US Military Base in an effort to raise US Test Scores, and it's up to the T.J. and the gang to stop him. In the end, they, with the help from the other students, Principal Prickly, Ms. Finster, and the other teachers, destroy the laser, Benedict and his henchmen are arrested, and T.J.'s best friends decide to spend their summer with him.
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Bright, colourful and entertaining.
Animated comedy recommended to kids mainly
For kids who have watched, or even not watched, the TV show on ABC, this film should be the treat they've been waiting for since The Emperor's New Groove. It has a pretty basic story of fiend who is trying to get rid of summer vacation and the kids and other various people who have to stop him, but it is a good time. Like I said, mainly for kids, and while the film may not be the greatest time, they might find some slight amusement from the 60's hippie parts in the film as where the kids may not. Robert Goullet, surprisingly, sings some of the songs here. B
School's out...the fun begins
I remember enjoying this film as a kid and was happy to buy it cheaply on DVD to revisit a small bit of my childhood.
I think the film stands up well today. OK, it's not the best animation Disney have ever done and it probably relies on a knowledge of the original Recess cartoons, but really it is an enjoyable enough film with lots of laughs along the way.
It tells a good story and James Woods is great as the bad guy. Watching it now as an adult I can spot the jokes aimed at adults and compared to most of the twaddle that is made in terms of kids films these days, Recess;school's out is a pleasant and appealing change.
So if you're looking for a fun family film I wouldn't hesitate to try to hunt down a copy of this one.