Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Polastri puts the whole team on a diet and regularly belittles them, but the team learns the routine in time for competition. Torrance is elected the next team captain, replacing her highly successful predecessor, “Big Red” after she graduates. Though it is a series, each sequel is more In Name Only, rather than a real sequel. Bring It On is a 2000 comedy film about the world of competetive cheerleading. It tried to be exactly like Bring It On and used the same format that the first movie used. "[6] On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 52 out of 100, based on 31 reviews, indicating "Mixed or average reviews". It follows a girl's first year as cheer captain and the "tragedies" she faces when she discovers their competition-winning cheers were stolen by the previous captain. [24], A national tour of the musical started at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, November–December 2011 then traveled to San Francisco, Denver, Houston, and Toronto. That's what it's problem was. It is the third installment in the Bring it On series of films that revolves around high school cheerleading. Cheerleader Torrance Shipman is a senior at Rancho Carne High School in San Diego. So movies that were born to be R, like "Gone in 60 Seconds," "Coyote Ugly" and "Bring It On," are trimmed to within a millimeter of the dividing line and released as PG-13, so that any child tall enough to push dollars through the ticket window is cheerfully admitted, with or without an adult. The film grossed $17,362,105 in 2,380 theaters during its opening weekend, ranking first at the North American box office. Crushed by her failure to lead the squad successfully, Torrance considers quitting. Most of the scenes in the film were shot in different locations and high schools in San Diego County, California, as well as San Diego State University. It is the third installment in the Bring It On film franchise. 2000 | MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) | CC. Bring It On (2000) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Missy takes Torrance to LA to watch the East Compton Clovers who perform an identical routine. The opening of both films were dream sequences of the main characters and something humiliating happening to them in the dream. A high school jock makes a bet that he can turn an unattractive girl into the school's prom queen. Because Bring It On is positioning itself as a satire, it must do two things to succeed. Felicia Day of Bring It On Again, became a respected actress in Joss Whedon's projects such as Dollhouse and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, as well as a screenwriter for a web series called The Guild. ... More TV Shows & Movies. Torrance holds auditions for a replacement and gains Missy Pantone, a skilled gymnast who transferred from Los Angeles with her twin brother, Cliff. Written by The film stars Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, and Gabrielle Union. Only the first was released as a theatrical film, the other five were released Direct to Video.. Directed by … Starring: Kirsten Dunst , Eliza Dushku , Jesse Bradford , et al. Bring It On: All or Nothing (previously known as Bring It On Yet Again) is a 2006 American comedy film directed by Steve Rash and starring Hayden Panettiere and Solange Knowles-Smith. Although David Sterritt of The Christian Science Monitor gave praise for the writing, he likened the storyline's simplicity to "the average football cheer". Use the HTML below. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? . [9] Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times also favored the film, calling it a "Smart and sassy high school movie fun for all ages. A newspaper reporter enrolls in high school as part of research for a story. (5,539) IMDb 6.0 1 h 39 min 2000 X-Ray 18+. A champion high school cheerleading squad discovers its previous captain stole all their best routines from an inner-city school and must scramble to compete at this year's championships. [11] Kim Edwards from the Chicago Tribune, in a negative review, found the film "Absurdly unrealistic at times. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Torrance speaks to a competition official and learns their choreographer has provided the routine for six other teams. HD. Kirsten Dunst shakes her pompoms as the new captain of a high school cheerleading team leading her squad to a national championship. "[9] Charles Taylor of Salon notes "among contemporary teenage actresses, Dunst is the sunniest imaginable parodist. Bring It On was produced by Marc Abraham and Thomas Bliss. PG-13 | 1h 42min | Comedy, Sport | Video 1 September 2009. At the Toros' next home game, Isis and her teammates perform the Toros' routine in front of the whole school, humiliating them. With time running out and the pressure mounting, both captains drive their squads to the point of exhaustion: Torrance, hell bent on saving the Toros' reputation, and Isis more determined than ever to see that the Clovers finally get the recognition that they deserve. Godzilla Singular Point. Torrance breaks up with Aaron and use Cliffs previous encouragement as inspiration for the team to come up with an original routine. [4] To avoid the use of stunt doubles, Reed required all the actors to participate in a four-week cheerleading camp. The movie clip, seen in the 'types of inspiration' montage, is from Sweet Charity. A young woman who's reinvented herself as a New York City socialite must return home to Alabama to obtain a divorce from her husband, after seven years of separation. Directed by Peyton Reed. [19][20][21] The director and choreographer is Andy Blankenbuehler. Bring It On. Bring It On (film series) Series of cheerleading films that began with Bring It On and was followed by five direct-to-video sequels; none of which contain any of the original film's cast members. It was the debut film of director Peyton Reed. 331 talking about this. Bring It On. 2004 direct-to-video cheerleading comedy film directed by Damon Santostefano and starring Anne Judson-Yager and Bree Turner. 4.5 out of 5 stars 926. Studios aren’t making low-budget movies. [5] Although it experienced an 18% decline in gross earnings, the film held the top position for a second consecutive week, and later on a third. It is not like "Clueless" or anything else, which of course is a good thing. From Wings to Parasite, here's a look back at all of the Best Picture Oscar winners in the history of the ceremony. Bring It On Again lacked the originality and flair of the first film. When Cliff sees Torrance and Aaron together, he severs his friendship with her. A young Hayden Panettiere is … The film was released direct-to-video on DVD and Blu-ray on September 1, 2009. EVER! [7] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade B on scale of A to F.[8], A. O. Scott from The New York Times commended the film for the ability to "gesture toward serious matters of racial/economic inequality", as well as for its "occasional snarl of genuine satire". A stage version of the film premiered at the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia on January 16, 2011. Instead, the Clovers write to a local talk show host to get the funds needed to go to Florida. Bring It On: Fight to the Finish. With time running out and the pressure mounting, both captains drive their squads to the point of exhaustion: Torrance, hell bent on saving the Toros' reputation, and Isis more determined than ever to see that the Clovers finally get the recognition that they deserve. [7][better source needed] Meanwhile, Kim Morgan of The Oregonian dubbed it the "newest, and probably first, cheerleading movie. Do you think a movie like this would be made at a major studio now? The movie – about a group of competitive cheerleaders – was warmly met by critics and became a box office success. The plot of the film centers around a team's preparation for and participation in cheerleading competitions. [1], The film received a 63% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 120 reviews, with an average rating of 6.00/10. Bring It On preceded five direct-to-video sequels: The only sequel to feature any of the original crew from Bring It On was 2004's Bring It On Again. It was the first of the Bring It On film series and was followed by five direct-to-video sequels, none of which contain any of the original cast members: Bring It On Again (2004), which shared producers with the original, Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006), Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007), Bring It On: Fight to the Finish(2… At Camp Spirit Thunder, high school cheer leaders compete. Local high school cheer squads were used as extras. Coming Soon. They learn that Big Red regularly came to their games and videotaped the Clovers routines to be used for the Toros. While the Toros scramble to come up with a new routine, the Clovers, led by squad captain Isis have their own problems - coming up with enough money to cover their travel expenses to the championships. At Regionals, the team scheduled before the Toros performs Sparky’s routine, embarrassing the team. Bring It On After Torrance tells the Toros about the routines, the team votes in favour of using the current routine to win; Torrance reluctantly agrees. (2000). The cast includes Amanda LaVergne as Campbell, Adrienne Warren as Danielle, and Nick Blaemire as Randall, and "award-winning competitive cheerleaders from across the country". 2002 Bruceala Ct, Cardiff, California, USA. [23] The production won for Best Musical and Best Choreography (Andy Blankenbuehler). 2 With Jesse Plemons, Sundance Institute Selects Fellows For 2021 Screenwriters Intensive, Movies and TV Celebrating Black Joy on Prime Video, Everything Coming to Netflix in January 2018, Top 25 Highest-Grossing High School Comedies, intense homoerotic rivalries between women, Rotten Tomatoes' Fresh Films Rated 6.0 or Lower on IMDb. They have screen presence and should be in front of the camera for many years to come, especially Elisa, who is really very beautiful. The five films following Bring It On share tenuous links. View production, box office, & company info. Title: The Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High School in San Diego has got spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. Bring It On was released in theaters in the North America on August 25, 2000. Wikipedia. Your fave of the highest-grossing sports movies? Bring It On is a 2000 American teen cheerleading comedy film directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jessica Bendinger. With Ashley Benson, Cassandra Scerbo, Noel Areizaga, Jennifer Tisdale. The R-rating is a penalty at the box office. While the Toros scramble to come up with a new routine, the Clovers, led by squad captain Isis have their own problems - coming up with enough money to cover their travel expenses to the championships. Bring It On: Fight to the Finish is a 2009 American teen comedy film starring Christina Milian, Rachele Brooke Smith, Cody Longo, Vanessa Born, Gabrielle Dennis and Holland Roden. The red team/Sharks' cutie, Carson, and blue team/Jets' hunk, Penn, are in love. Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Torrance and Cliff begin to get to know each other and a mutual attraction grows between them as Aaron becomes more distant. 47 of 58 people found this review helpful. Tho the film loses some of its sharpness in the final quarter (a brave ending would have made all the difference), Bring It On clearly touches on race and class issues whilst bringing to the fore the competitiveness of cheerleader teams. A transfer student to a rough high school tries joining the cheer-leading squad and she not only faces off against the head cheerleader, but against her former school in preparation for a cheer-off competition. The characters are not annoying for the most part, and I especially enjoyed seeing new faces Elisa Dushku (Missy) and Jesse Bradford (Cliff). La Bestia. The Clovers vow to beat the Toros in competition which they couldn’t afford to attend in previous years and prove that they are better cheerleaders, furthering Torrance’s’ anxiety that she is cursed after she dropped the Spirit Stick at cheer camp over the summer. It was the first of the Bring It On film series and was followed by five direct-to-video sequels, none of which contain any of the original cast members: Bring It On Again (2004), which shared producers with the original, Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006), Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007), Bring It On: Fight to the Finish (2009), and Bring It On: Worldwide Cheersmack (2017). Roger Ebert from the Chicago Sun-Times argued that this agenda followed a trend of films at the time that watered down material in order to avoid an R rating and increase box office gross. "Bring It On" went on to gross $68,379,000 in North America and an additional $22,070,929 overseas for a total gross of $90,449,929. But for newly-elected team captain Torrance, the Toros' road to total cheer glory takes a shady turn when she discovers that their perfectly-choreographed routines were in fact stolen from the Clovers, a hip-hop squad from East Compton, by the Toro's former captain. The film pushed the 'sex aspects of cheerleading' without losing a PG-13 rating. The film stars Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, and Gabrielle Union. 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"[7][better source needed], However, some reviewers criticized the plot of the film. Since its release, the film has become a cult classic.[2]. Even though it experienced an 18% decline in gross earnings, the film held the top position for a second consecutive week, and later on a third. Brought together by a mysterious song, a grad student and an engineer lead the fight against an unimaginable force that may spell doom for the world. [19], The Alliance Theatre production was nominated for eight Suzi Bass Awards, winning awards for Choreography (Andy Blankenbuehler), Sound Design (Brian Ronan), and World Premiere Play or Musical. The screenplay is intelligent and very funny and aside from a slow stretch or two, I really liked the movie. An F.B.I. This franchise is mainly about one cheerleading squad squaring off against another, both taking it way too seriously.. Agent must go undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a group from bombing the event. At Nationals, both the Toros and the Clovers make it to finals with Cliff making a surprise appearance in the audience to cheer the team on. Bring It On, Ghost. Rated PG-13 for sex-related material and language, Riverdale: 10 Most Heartwarming Scenes Of The Entire Show, Ranked, Kirsten Dunst Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. "[4] While editing the film, Reed and editor Larry Bock watched cheerleading exploitation films from the 1970s.[2]. "[14] Jessica Winter from The Village Voice shared this sentiment, commenting "[Dunst] provides the only major element of Bring It On plays as tweaking parody rather than slick, strident, body-slam churlishness. The film grossed $17,362,105 in 2,380 theaters during its opening weekend, ranking first at the North American box office. The plot of each film typically follows the first film—a competitive cheerleading team changes routines or other elements to win. . [3], Prior to auditioning for the film, actors were expected to have a cheer prepared. The Official Universal Studios Entertainment Facebook Page Does that make them archenemies like the Sharks and Jets? She decides to follow him to law school. Much like many other movies, Bring It On has become a musical and probably the dumbest thing you’ll ever love. Bring It On: All or Nothing(2006) is a fun direct to video movie. Lina Cruz and her family move from the urban streets of East Los Angeles to the sunny beach town of Malibu - where at her new school, she attempts to beat competitive cheer coach Avery in the Spirit Championships. It shared the producers. Just like in the movie, you get to see amazing stunts and choreography, but in the musical version of Bring It On changes the story almost 100%. As the defending champions, the Toros are granted their place in Nationals in Florida, but Torrance is warned a new routine will be expected. [4] Reed and Gabrielle Union met numerous times to discuss the best way to approach her character. Directed by Steve Rash. Original star Eliza Dushku is quoted in interviews as never invited to participate in the sequels. From $3.99$3.99 to rent. In his review, A. O. Scott called her "a terrific comic actress, largely because of her great expressive range, and the nimbleness with which she can shift from anxiety to aggression to genuine hurt. One of my favorite scenes is when Cliff and Torrance (Kirsten Dunst) are brushing their teeth. The site's consensus reads: "Despite the formulaic fluffy storyline, this movie is surprisingly fun to watch, mostly due to its high energy and how it humorously spoofs cheerleading. Season 1. With time running out and the pressure mounting, both captains drive their squads to the point of exhaustion: Torrance, hell bent on saving the Toros' reputation, and Isis more determined than ever to see that the Clovers finally get the recognition that they deserve. 2000 American teen cheerleading comedy film directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jessica Bendinger. Does that make them archenemies like the Sharks and Jets? Surging R&B grooves and churning lyrics suggest the fingerprints of Mr. Miranda ... the dance numbers for the Jackson crowd kick the musical into high-gear for most of the first act.... Like most entertainments about the trials and triumphs of the teenage years, 'Bring It On' has as much sap as it does pep in its DNA, distinguished primarily by the electrifying dance routines and the elaborate cheer-squad performances. When you look at her, there's so much there, unlike most actresses whose faces do not say anything. The musical has music by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tom Kitt, lyrics by Amanda Green, and a book by Jeff Whitty. Reed: It’s increasingly hard, which is a shame. Was this review helpful to you? "[15] Peter Stack of the San Francisco Chronicle, despite giving the film an unfavorable review, commended Dunst for her willingness "to be as silly and cloyingly agreeable as it takes to get through a slapdash film. You bring up a good point. Its probably a throw-away scene and there is no dialogue, but it was really great, for me at least. Ultimately, the Clovers come out victorious with the Toros coming in at a close second. While watching the Toros practice, Missy accuses the team of stealing the routine from a rival squad, a plagiarism Torrance was unaware of. But for newly-elected team captain Torrance, the Toros' road to total cheer glory takes a shady turn when she discovers that their perfectly-choreographed routines were in fact stolen from the Clovers, a hip-hop squad from East Compton, by the Toro's former captain. The film was released direct-to-DVD on August 8, 2006. Bring It On was released in North America on August 25, 2000. Bring It On is a Troperiffic film franchise, currently containing six installments. From $11.99 to buy. Several of cast members from the Bring It On film franchise went on to greater fame or notoriety. Two vicious step-siblings of an elite Manhattan prep school make a wager: to deflower the new headmaster's daughter before the start of term. Release year: 2016. With Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, Gabrielle Union. Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Gabrielle Union, Jesse Bradford, Clare Kramer, Lindsay Sloane, and several others from the original film were notable entertainers and television actors or grew into roles since their participation in the film. A girl makes a wish on her thirteenth birthday, and wakes up the next day as a thirty-year-old woman. "Bring It On" was released in North America on August 25, 2000. Check out our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're excited about this month, like Mortal Kombat, "Them," and Stowaway. Synopsis Bring It On, Ghost A cohabitation comedy about a ghost of a high school girl who has been dead for 5 years and an exorcist college boy with the ability to see and hear ghosts. Aaron recommends that Torrance step down from her position as captain and give it to her team rivals, Courtney and Whitney. "[25], The musical opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre, in a limited run, starting on July 12, 2012, in previews, officially on August 1 through December 30, 2012.[28][29][30]. As the Toros celebrate another successful season, Cliff and Torrance share a kiss. [4] "I think she was able to find what was cool about that character, in a way, I doubt other actresses could," Reed explained in an interview, "Whenever she's on the screen she has this charisma. While she is there, she figures out that there is more to her than just looks. Directed by Bille Woodruff and the fifth installment in the series of stand-alone films starting with the 2000 film Bring It On. In the all-new movie from the director of Honey, Bring It On: Fight to the Finish sees Los Angeles high school cheer squad captain Lina Cruz (Christina Milian) and her best friends Gloria (Vanessa Born) and Treyvonetta (Gabrielle Dennis) with high hopes of winning the Spirit Championships with the team’s fiery fusion of Latin and hip-hop moves. Top 5 list of the "Bring It On" movies a list of 5 titles 10 movies that makes you cry a list of 10 titles The 20 hottest actors a list of 20 people Top 5 best tv-shows. Steve Rash directed two of the sequels, Alyson Fouse wrote four screenplays. The red team/Sharks' cutie, Carson, and blue team/Jets' hunk, Penn, are in love. [27], The New York Times reviewer wrote of the Ahmanson Theatre production: "After an opening number truly-dazzles as it reveals the cast’s impressive gymnastic prowess, the score hits its stride after Campbell transfers to Jackson High. Isis, the Clovers captain notices the girls and confronts them for plagiarism. The Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High School in San Diego has got spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. "[10] Steven Rae from The Philadelphia Inquirer found it to be a "likable low-budget teen comedy". When new students can't get onto their college cheerleading team, they form their own squad and prepare for a cheer off. These producers did not return for the subsequent sequels, and none of the films share recurring cast members. It's an idealized version of a tale where a white girl from a nice high school gets transferred to a "tough, urban" high school. Power Struggles Over Pep and High School Popularity", "'Bring It On: The Musical' to Launch National Tour at L.A.'s Ahmanson Theatre", "Three Cheers! The national tour stars Taylor Louderman as Campbell, and Jason Gotay as Randall. [2] Roger Ebert from the Chicago Sun-Times argued this agenda followed a trend of films at the time—dumbing-down material to avoid an R rating to increase profits. "Bring It On (2000) Film Review; Strong, Modest and Sincere Behind All the Giddy Cheer", "Navel Maneuvers / Cheerleader comedy 'Bring It On' shows its stomachs, not its brains", Something to Cheer About: Bring It On: The Musical Begins Atlanta Run Jan. 16 After Ice Delay", "Lin-Manuel Miranda to Close Out Broadway Run of 'In the Heights'- ArtsBeat Blog - NYTimes.com", "Atlanta Theater Fan Award Winners Announced", "Theater Review:'Bring It On'. Her boyfriend, Aaron, is at college, and her cheerleading squad, the Toros, is aiming for a sixth consecutive national title. After advice from Aaron, Torrance recruits the team to raise money through a car wash and hire choreographer Sparky Polastri. In 2000, teen cheerleading comedy, Bring It On back-flipped and high-kicked its way into cinemas. But only one team can bring home the title, so may the best moves win. When the Toros learn that the Clovers are unable to get the funds to pay for nationals, Torrance asks her father’s company to sponsor the team, which Isis refuses. "[13], Many critics praised Kirsten Dunst's performance. "[16], The film ranked #30 on Entertainment Weekly's list of the 50 Best High School Movies. At Camp Spirit Thunder, high school cheer leaders compete. Prime Video. Otherwise, none of the films in the Bring It On franchise share personnel. "The unexpected cult status of Peyton Reed's "Bring It On. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Sequel to Bring It On, has a tenuous link to its predecessor, featuring only a similar plot of competing cheerleading teams that have to try something different in order to win.