Varsity Blues 1999

Critics score:
40 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Susan Stark, Detroit News: Read more

Stephen Holden, New York Times: A paint-by-numbers story that offers no surprises and a hero and villain etched in white and black with few shades of gray. Read more

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Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: Slickly enjoyable! Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: Although the film takes a worthwhile detour or two, it ultimately finds its way back to the well-worn track of its genre. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Scenes work, but they don't pile up and build momentum. Read more

Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle: Read more

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Joe Leydon, Variety: An unappetizing mix of raucously vulgar comedy and teen-angst melodrama. Read more

Mike Musgrove, Washington Post: It delivers the goods in a fresh manner. Read more