and co-writer David Koepp give them plenty to do. It's a YA film of a sort, but it's also an action-oriented 'home' invasion movie complete with violence, danger, and extreme threats. The honor and loyalty that's been instilled in the boys, in turn, fuels their courage making for an almost cheer-worthy action picture.Įveryone has movies that are automatic watches when they show up on while channel-surfing, and this is one of mine.
It's a great piece of fantasy fulfillment for teenage boys that doesn't go the route of a T&A hunt. Granted, that's partially because it's a boys school and there are no girls, but it makes for an adrenaline-fueled adventure with teens who get to become action heroes.
It feels overdue for a remake, but this time around I'd love to see it unfold at an all-girls school as they're just as capable of kicking ass.