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
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DVD Release Date: June 29, 2004
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June 1, 2008Occasionally amusing and entertaining, but poorly written and preachy. Too bad, 'cause the idea had potential. Sightly elevated for Scarlett's mere presence.
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December 9, 2007Teen movie about a group of unlikely classmates who want to steal the SAT exam.
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July 24, 2007I 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.
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September 13, 2009If it was less preachy and in-your-face, I would have loved it like "The Breakfast Club"
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August 25, 2009Not 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)
Critic Reviews
January 31, 2004
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
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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