School Ties

A serious prep school movie that exposes the cruelty of anti-semitism. It launched the careers of Brendan Fraser,Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck. Matt Damon especially revealed his acting talent as the antagonist. A must see and disturbing movie.... Full review

This was one of the greatest movies ever i just love it i think mat damon really was a pain in this movie and jst did gr8... Full review

this movie had a interesting plot, one Jewish quarterback in a school of bigots. Throughout the story David Green chooses to hide the fact that he is Jewish after seeing the way in which the other teens attending the school think... Full review

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a great film, altogether, i thought it was a great film, the acting was wonderful also, i thought the story was excellent too, and i saw it in school... Full review

The film shows why mankind is still divided even in our present times; because people still discriminates what is one's relegion.This is the reason why the war in the Middle East will never end till the end of time.There is simply... Full review

After Rudy, this the second best football film. It's main theme is the honor, prestige of the school and the way the students follow it. It's impressive to see the hatred towards the Jews.... Full review

school ties was a very good look at discrimination this movie has a great storyline along with great acting and i thought very realistic i enjoyed watching this movie and i definatly recomend it... Full review

This was actually quite a good movie. Im a huge Cole Hauser fan which is why I watched it but it turned out to be pretty good. I probably would have been real p!ssed off it it had of been crap... Full review

This movie gives a clear view of the difficult one faces as a minority in a white christian society. It would teach acceptance of all cultures and also shows that other Jewish or other minority teens are not alone in thier... Full review

The movie is written so as to feel sorry for David. School Ties asks the audience to feel sorry for David because a few jerks make fun of him. The entire point of this movie is about prejudice, stereotypes and preconceived ideas. ... Full Review

School Ties," written by Dick Wolf (TV's "Law & Order") and Darryl Ponicsan ("Taps"), is doubtless better than it deserves to be, thanks to Fraser, whose Costner-esque dash serves as an antidote to the dated material. Director Robert Mandel, best known for the flashy techno-thriller "F/X," brings a surprisingly sensitive touch to this earnest story of intolerance. ... Full Review

David Greene, the young hero of "School Ties," appears to be perfect. The handsome quarterback displaces popular heir-apparent Dillon (Matt Damon) not only on the team but also in the affections of blueblood shiksa Sally (a demure Amy Locane). ... Full Review

Produced by the calculating and often ideologically crass Sherry Lansing and Stanley R. Jaffe....directed by Robert Mandel from a script by Dick Wolf and Darryl Ponicsan, this is a bewildering mixture of fairly accomplished storytelling (I enjoyed it more than Dead Poets Society , which isn't saying a lot), awkward contrivances in the script.... ... Full Review

School Ties is a stirring movie with an important message about tolerance and fitting in.....Brendan Fraser leads a superb cast that includes Matt Damon, Chris O'Donnell, and Ben Affleck..... ... Full Review