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Bring It On
2000 99 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.4
Comedy
Director: Peyton Reed
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Description
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. 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.
Budget:
$28M
US Gross:
$68.38M
Worldwide:
$90.45M
Starring
Kirsten Dunst
Actor
Eliza Dushku
Actor
Jesse Bradford
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Best Dance
Key opinion
Bring It On is widely regarded as a quintessential and energetic teen comedy that elevates the cheerleading genre through strong performances and memorable choreography. While some critics dismiss its narrative simplicity and teen-oriented tropes, fans praise its rewatchability, upbeat tone, and refreshing departure from common crude sex-comedy cliches.
| Production | The film features vibrant and engaging dance sequences that successfully treat cheerleading as a legitimate, high-energy sport. | |
| Acting | Kirsten Dunst and Eliza Dushku deliver charismatic and standout performances that anchor the film's appeal. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay offers a witty and refreshing take on the teen comedy genre, favoring team spirit and rivalry over typical raunchy humor. | |
| Originality | The narrative's reliance on familiar competition tropes divides viewers: some appreciate the engaging, straightforward underdog story, while others find the plot shallow or lacking in originality. | |
| Ending | Opinions on the film's conclusion are split, with some viewers finding it satisfyingly happy and others feeling it is incomplete or lacks the necessary courage to resolve the plot's conflicts. |