Before I continue, I have to say: I love this movie! As a man, that's awfully hard to say, but I say it with pride! The film builds and builds; and, while the pay-off isn't entirely worth it, it's still a great ending! The Plot: A group of cheerleaders, called the, "Fab Five", have--in essence--taken over a school. They rule it with an iron fist (kind of like "Class of 1984", but more subtle and less profane), operating with almost perfect impunity. The faculty and staff of the school are their almost literal servants; all, except the new cheer-leading coach, Mrs. Carr. Carr seeks to end their reign of terror.
Acting: The acting is actually very good! The cheerleaders are all extraordinarily believable; the teachers and staff also got into their roles well, as if they were really pawns of the cheerleaders'. Ms. Dewan is also very good, making her one of the most sympathetic, compassionate characters I have ever seen in a movie, let alone a TV-movie.
Special Effects: Well...there really are none; not that that's a detriment to the film; the movie really didn't need them. If you're looking to a cheer-leading movie for car-explosions, then you're beyond help, anyway...
Editing: The editing was good. There were some transitions involving freeze-frames that were unnecessary, but that may have been because I watch it on TV (with commercials).
Overall: This is a fantastic film! The actresses who played the so-called "Fab Five" were so effective in their portrayals, that--at times--I thought I was watching "Carrie"! I give it a 4.5 out of 5 (or, since this is IMDb, a 9 out of 10)!
Acting: The acting is actually very good! The cheerleaders are all extraordinarily believable; the teachers and staff also got into their roles well, as if they were really pawns of the cheerleaders'. Ms. Dewan is also very good, making her one of the most sympathetic, compassionate characters I have ever seen in a movie, let alone a TV-movie.
Special Effects: Well...there really are none; not that that's a detriment to the film; the movie really didn't need them. If you're looking to a cheer-leading movie for car-explosions, then you're beyond help, anyway...
Editing: The editing was good. There were some transitions involving freeze-frames that were unnecessary, but that may have been because I watch it on TV (with commercials).
Overall: This is a fantastic film! The actresses who played the so-called "Fab Five" were so effective in their portrayals, that--at times--I thought I was watching "Carrie"! I give it a 4.5 out of 5 (or, since this is IMDb, a 9 out of 10)!