Assassination of a High School President DVD Review

Assassination of a High School President - An E1 Films Release

DVD Release Date: October 27th, 2009

Rated 14A for coarse language and substance abuse

Running time: 93 minutes

Brett Simon (dir.)

Tim Calpin (writer)

Kevin Jakubowski (writer)

Daniele Luppi (music)

Reece Thompson as Bobby Funke

Bruce Willis as Principal Kirkpatrick

Mischa Barton as Francesca Fachini

Our reviews below:

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Assassination of a High School President DVD Review By John C.

***1/2 (out of 4)

Assassination of a High School President is the story of Bobby Funke. A reporter for a high school news paper, who won’t stop until he uncovers the mystery of some missing SAT tests.

Assassination of a High School President has been compared to Rushmore and Brick. Those are perhaps the two closest films to compare it to, but it really is something totally original. Rushmore was a sweet dramady with a big heart, and Brick was a film noir.

This film is a near-brilliant comedy/mystery. It’s a very funny comedy, and a sharply written mystery that keeps you guessing through to the end. While it is too bad that this didn’t get a theatrical release outside of the Sundance film festival, this film is very much worth seeking out on DVD.

The DVD includes filmmaker commentary, alternate opening scenes, and extended and deleted scenes, all with optional commentary.

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Assassination of a High School President DVD Review By Erin V.

***1/2 (out of 4)

This is a film where a journalist tries to solve a mystery. Only he is 15 and writes for the school paper. The mystery to be solved? Who stole the SAT scores, and why...

The title is clever in many ways, as you will soon see if you watch the film. All of the actors here are well cast and believable in their roles. What I really liked about Assassination of a High school President is how smart it all is as it comes together. The story keeps you guessing, and has some good suspense throughout.

While the film has been compared to Rushmore, another high school film, having seen both, I don't know how much I would compare them. Both are very unique and enjoyable in their own ways.

Overall, while I hadn't heard much about the film before, I'm glad that I gave it a shot, because it was really enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this one.

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Assassination of a High School President DVD Review By Nicole

***1/2 (out of 4)

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Assassination of a High School President DVD Review By Maureen

*** (out of 4)

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Assassination of a High School President DVD Review By Tony

*** (out of 4)

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Consensus: ***1/3 (Out of 4)