Bill Mackenzie, Bryan Greenberg, Chris Evans

A group of six high school students band together and develop a plan to heist the SAT exam in order to prevent the test from unfairly defining who they'll become. Each in the group has their own set o...( read more  read more... )f circumstances that leads them to one conclusion--the only way to truly decide their fate is to cheat the system. The unofficial leader of the group is Kyle, an aspiring architect who dreams of attending an Ivy League school, but repeatedly scores below what is required for acceptance. He develops the plan with his best friend Matty, whose low SAT scores result in a rejection from Maryland University, where his girlfriend attends. Anna, who desires to meet her parents' standard of excellence, but is badly in need of some excitement, joins in and brings Desmond into the fold. Desmond is the star basketball player, who at the urging of his mother, decides to forgo the NBA for college, and needs to pass the SAT to get in. Providing the access inside the local education testing headquarters is Francesca, an anti-establishment girl, who joins in the scheme for kicks. Completing the group is Roy, a loner who wants in on the action after accidentally overhearing the plan. Although the kids seemingly share nothing in common, they band together and while getting to know each other, discover themselves in the process.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Brian Robbins

Release Date: January 30, 2004

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  • July 11, 2008
    I can't really love a movie with Scarlett Johansson in
  • June 1, 2008
    Occasionally amusing and entertaining, but poorly written and preachy. Too bad, 'cause the idea had potential. Sightly elevated for Scarlett's mere presence.
  • December 9, 2007
    Teen movie about a group of unlikely classmates who want to steal the SAT exam.
  • August 9, 2007
    I found this one to be very slow...
  • July 24, 2007
    I watched this at a time when I'd watch pretty much any move with Scarlett Johansson in it. And don't get me wrong, it had its moments, but it could've been a lot better. Viacom likes putting out cheesy teen films though... and that's just what this is.
  • November 16, 2009
    it does have scarlett johansson...
  • September 23, 2009
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  • September 23, 2009
    really inspiring ! love it!
  • September 13, 2009
    If it was less preachy and in-your-face, I would have loved it like "The Breakfast Club"
  • August 25, 2009
    Not a particularly inspired nor innovative teen movie, The Perfect Score still gets points for being tasteful, occasionally funny and sincere in its intentions. Trouble is, energetic performers and a few amusing set-pieces can only get you so far, and Brian Robbins' limp, sloppy ...( read more)direction fails to take advantage of the talent on display. The fairly preachy screenplay, despite its swift pacing, also doesn't quite find a satisfying enough conclusion to its narrative, and the dialogues vary in quality and relevance. Nevertheless, younger teenagers will find enough here to warrant a viewing, and this product is anything but an insult to their intelligence. The six teenagers central to the story are embodied by very likeable (though hardly extraordinary) actors, most of them outshined by the vibrant and naturalistic Johansson.

Critic Reviews


January 31, 2004
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Lively and fun in places, but overall it has a listless, tepid feel. full review

January 30, 2004
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

Kids facing the SAT in real life may appreciate this movie, if only because it'll make them feel so much smarter than these characters. For the rest of us, it flunks. full review

January 30, 2004
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

A dull film with unsympathetic characters brought together by a gimmicky premise that's handled with no imagination and a pristine fraudulence of emotion. full review

January 30, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

It's too palatable. It maintains a tone of light seriousness, and it depends on the caper for too much of its entertainment value. full review

January 29, 2004
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Six New Jersey teenagers conspire to steal the answers to the SAT in this thin, pleasant teenage heist comedy. full review

January 29, 2004
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Grading on the admittedly weak January curve, it squeaks by with a pass. full review

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