Greer’s manic comedy chops shine as she almost instantly becomes too arch and conspicuous for even the wicked conspiracy leader (Rose McGowan).

| Jan 22, 2025

If the cast of Clueless took a hit of acid, they'd be tripping into Jawbreaker.

| May 25, 2022

Jawbreaker is the most mainstream John Waters movie that John Waters never made.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 30, 2020

Jawbreaker is a study of the nature of power relations, a Foucauldian teen comedy that takes positions on sexuality, the criminal justice system, and body image issues.

| Jun 19, 2019

...a watchable yet somewhat forgettable endeavor that's deservedly become a cult classic over the years.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jun 10, 2019

...there are two other reasons why the film has developed such a devoted fan base since its release two decades ago: the iconic costumes and Stein's gleefully acerbic script.

| Feb 20, 2019

Violent, dark '90s teen comedy with unrelenting cursing.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 16, 2017

It is annoying from beginning to end.

| Original Score: D | Feb 27, 2017

The humour is weak and its black, VERY black giving it a limited appeal.

| Jan 15, 2008

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Mar 10, 2007

Lame shock scenes, crucial plot points inserted without setups, and an unsuccessful attempt to exploit the camp value of some actors cast in minor parts are the least of the problems in this black comedy.

| Feb 28, 2007

The only good thing about Jawbreaker is The Donnas. They rock.

| Original Score: 2/4 | May 26, 2006

The producers of this film, which depicts teen-age girls as an assemblage of negative stereotypes, are female. Can females practice misogyny?

Full Review | Jul 21, 2005

Teenagers, as well as the rest of the audience, really don't need to insulted.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/10 | Oct 11, 2004

Mildly diverting rip-off of the far superior, Heathers.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 12, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | Jan 30, 2003

Death and comedy rarely mix, and this tedious and painfully un-funny effort by director Darren Stein is no exception.

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Dec 8, 2002

Only the soundtrack (the Donnas, Imperial Teen) and the irrepressible McGowan make it fractionally more bearable.

Full Review | Nov 7, 2002

Jawbreaker was better the first time it was released. Of course, it was called Heathers back then.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Nov 6, 2002

It's a tired lousy movie, a terrible twosome that deserves your heartfelt indifference.

Full Review | Nov 6, 2002