School Ties took the bold approach to show why being great at sports won’t save you from being exploitation and prejudice. It’s a darn good movie.

| Oct 26, 2024

"School Ties" seems unlikely to capture the audience that made a hit of "Dead Poets Society."

| Aug 21, 2019

But why did the filmmakers relegate their story to the 1950s, as if such attitudes weren't still alive and dangerous?

| Aug 21, 2019

Sure, it has a serious message, but it is put over with a grasp of reality that gives it a better-than-average chance of getting through

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 21, 2019

Well-meaning and earnest, "School Ties" (citywide) moves through its measured paces with dogged predictability.

| Aug 21, 2019

Stirring movie may be too heavy for some tweens.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 2, 2011

In the real world, it's more likely that Greene's working-class background would work harder against his acceptance at a snooty prep school than his religious beliefs, but School Ties largely ignores this angle.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Oct 15, 2007

The boys put in fine performances but sadly the script lacks the depth of what could have been a challenging story.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 15, 2007

Fraser, O'Donnell, Damon and Affleck would all go on to have much hyped careers, and occasionally make better films than this overbearingly worthy classroom drama.

| Oct 15, 2007

This is a bewildering mixture of fairly accomplished storytelling, awkward contrivances in the script, and lies in the overall conception so egregious they undercut any pretensions the film might have to social seriousness.

| Oct 15, 2007

Though well-intentioned as a message picture, the film is too schematic and predictable, and ultimately may be more significant in featuring a new cohort of actors, including Brandon Frazer, Chris O'Donnell, Matt Damon, and others.

| Original Score: B- | Oct 1, 2006

More notable perhaps for a roster of future stars and Oscar winners than for its unexceptional plot, this well executed film nevertheless has its charms.

| Jun 24, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 11, 2005

Well-intentioned (and only occasionally mawkish) tale of college-boy anti-semitism.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 3, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 19, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 7, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 20, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 2, 2003

Sensvel e envolvente, o filme aborda o anti-semitismo (e o preconceito, de forma geral) atravs de uma histria simples, mas eficaz. surpreendente como Brendan Fraser pode ser um timo ator, quando assim deseja.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 8, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 22, 2003