The moral appears to be: if you want to succeed as a screenwriter in Hollywood, never compromise yourself by writing anything that a real person might actually say.
Bring It On (2000)
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work ![]()
Reviews Counted:117
Fresh:75
Rotten:42
Average Rating:6/10
Consensus: Despite the formulaic, fluffy storyline, this movie is surprisingly fun to watch, mostly due to its high energy and how it humorously spoofs cheerleading instead of taking itself too seriously.
Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins
Genre: Comedies
US Box Office: $67,905,760
Synopsis:
Torrance Shipman (Kirsten Dunst) is a typical all-American high school girl. Since being been named captain of her school's championship-winning cheerleading squad, the San Diego Toros, she's on...
Torrance Shipman (Kirsten Dunst) is a typical all-American high school girl. Since being been named captain of her school's championship-winning cheerleading squad, the San Diego Toros, she's on top of the world. She's determined that nothing -- not even her homework, her nagging parents or her perfect college boyfriend -- get in the way of leading her squad to its sixth consecutive national title.
But the Toro's have some stiff competition this time out from the Clovers, an inner-city, hip-hop squad from Los Angeles. When Torrance learns that her predecessor has been stealing cheer routines for years from the rival squad, she realizes that the Clovers and their captain Isis (Gabrielle Union) are looking to even the score -- and that the Toro's are in big trouble. Things get even worse when Torrance finds herself falling for Cliff (Jesse Bradford), an outsider from school with whom she normally would never associate, and with the national championships only a few weeks away, the pressure is on.
Universal Pictures’ and Beacon Pictures’ rowdy comedy Bring It On, features a talented ensemble of up-and-coming young actors, including Eliza Dushku, Claire Kramer, Nicole Bilderback, Tsianina Joelson, Rini Bell, Nathan West and Huntley Ritter. The film is produced by Marc Abraham (Air Force One) and Thomas A. Bliss, written by Jessica Bendinger, and directed by Peyton Reed, whose credits include numerous music videos, as well as The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes and The Love Bug.
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Gabrielle Union, Jesse Bradford
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Gabrielle Union, Jesse Bradford, Natina Reed, Nicole Bilderback, Rini Bell, Huntley Ritter, Brandi Williams, Tsianina Joelson, Shamari Fears, Ian Roberts, Nathan West
Director: Peyton Reed
Director: Peyton Reed
Producer: Marc Abraham
Studio: Universal Pictures
Reviews for Bring It On
This earnest and arch story -- so fast paced its formulas are wonderfully obscured -- has an adolescent energy and a tempered sexuality, and it's infused with the moral agenda of a warmly didactic sitcom.
The conclusion may be fairly obvious, but it’s largely irrelevant in comparison to how uniquely Bring it On characterizes its teens.
This is one of the most likable [teen films] ever made not starring John Cusack
...the movie coasts along on a surprisingly clever script and sure-handed direction.
There may not be any championships in store for this film, but it's definitely a winner.
The dancing is well choreographed, but the story would have better succeeded in choosing an angle or two and sticking with it.
The cheering is occasionally spectacular and the principals' acting is above the material.
Bring It On amazes not just for its political sophistication but for its refusal to beg credit points for being smart.
This is one of the most likable [teen films] ever made not starring John Cusack.
Bring It On spins off one sly little joke after another, and the smart ensemble makes every one of them work.
Nowhere near funny enough to succeed as a comedy, nor serious enough to work as a drama.
Not ‘‘about’’ anything, unless you count obsessive shots of nubile, scantily clad bodies in motion.
Latest News for Bring It On
September 23, 2009:
Bring It On: The Musical Is Broadway Bound ![]()
After five franchise installments, it seems anything is possible with the "Bring It On" movies -- even, as it turns out, turning them into a stage musical. More...
December 17, 2007:
RT on DVD: The Simpsons, Stardust, and More!
This week the shelves are packed, and just in time for the holidays! Check out the long-awaited big-screen debut of Springfield's finest (The Simpsons Movie), Matthew Vaughn's... More...
July 25, 2007:
Jim Carrey Signs On to Be a Yes Man
Anyone who just got done sitting through the Number 23 DVD is probably wondering what happened to the silly Jim Carrey. Well, it looks like he'll be back in Peyton Reed's Yes Man. More...
August 14, 2006:
Box Office Wrapup: "Talladega Nights" Stays #1, "Step Up" Surprises
Despite a pair of newcomers close behind in its rearview mirror, Will Ferrell's hit comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby finished in first place for the second... More...
More Movies
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 70% 70% | Where the Wild Things Are | 03/12 |
| 83% 83% | Paranormal Activity | 03/12 |
| 89% 89% | Zombieland | 03/12 |
| 76% 76% | The Informant! | 03/12 |
| | The Strength of Water | 03/12 |
What’s Hot On RT
Other News
Sponsored Links
Around The Network
- Bring It On at Rotten Tomatoes
- Bring It On at IGN
- Bring It On at AskMen
Fresh Links
Featured

Tim Burton's costume designer talks to Movieline about her long collaboration with the filmmaker and Johnny Depp.

The director talks about puppetry perfection and his film, Fantastic Mr. Fox

We've got 20 copies of the hit TV series' Pilot Episode to giveaway.

Double passes up for grabs to the new comedy starring Paul Giamatti.

Get all the latest movie updates, reviews, interviews and features here.
Competitions

Enough Prequel, Original Trilogy and Family Guy DVDs to fill a space cruiser

Everything from Dr. No to Quantum of Solace could be yours.

We're giving away the 10th Anniversary Blu-ray, plus Braveheart and the Rocky collection



Top Critic

