Kicking and Screaming - Snapshot

I got to hear of Kicking and Screaming thanks to my movie research, and pursuit of off-beat and not so popular movies. Every now and then you find something that’s a diamond in the rough, and more often than not, you come across some very lackluster and forgettable movies. Without making it seem like more than it is, let me be frank and tell you that Kicking and Screaming clearly is a case of the latter. There is a reason it isn’t popular, and that’s cause there is very little about it, that makes it worth watching.  The post-graduation, high-school premise doesn’t really stand out, and it just feels like yet another high-school movie, that sadly isn’t even funny. Add to that, the central character Grover played by Josh Hamilton is yawn inducing. While the performances are good, pretty much all round, the characters fail to create interest. The nail on the coffin is that though it’s a 1995 movie, its feels terribly dated. The humor though noticeable is weak, all the characters are boring, and it’s hard to really connect with anyone, except for being left with the feeling that they’re all annoying. Jane as a character, played by Olivia d'Abo of Wonder Years fame is about okay, but her screen time is minimal. Overall the plot doesn’t really go anywhere, and the more you watch the movie, you’re left with the feeling of futility. Considering the barrage of movies that are out there vying for your time, it’s fair to say that this one deserves a miss.

My Recommendation: Skip It (A boring bunch of high-school kids that don’t make for good entertainment)