The Substitute

Even though it was kind of a low-class type of story and movie with mostly bad, profane people tossing the f-word around like it was candy, it still was an enjoyable movie in a lot of parts and certainly had... Full review

In the time around 95' the hype was going to and centered around 'Michelle Pfeiffer' and The movie 'Dangerous Minds' which was different. It seemed in a way though, that it was the same 'Formula' with a capitol 'F' that... Full review

Those are the only words that should be associated with this movie. Tom Berenger was brilliant and believable in this role. Its a must have especially for $10.... Full review

I saw this film on telly a few nights ago (in March 2006) and ended up devoting 4 and a half hours watching both part one and part two of it because it was so engrossing. Tom Berenger plays the... Full review

These no-nonsense action films that try to convey some social statements have a soft spot in my books and therefore I sometimes rate these movies higher than they actually deserve. The Substitute is a late bloomer in this department since... Full review

This Movie Kicks Ass. Berenger Was Great As The Lead And Ernie Hudson Played The Bad Guy As Well As You Can. Overall It's Excellent. Check It Out!... Full review

A KINDA SORTA VARIATION ON "DEATH WISH", ITS ADEQUATELY ACTED AND ONLY MILDLY ENTERTAINING. SOME GOOD ACTION SEQUENCES, BUT NOT A LOT OF ANYTHING ELSE PARTICULARLY GOOD. BLAND.... Full review

Actors Tom Berenger & Marc Antony were superb playing roles that were at opposite ends of the spectrum, one playing a mercenary, while the other played a teenage hoodlum, the one that the merc was ultimately after. All-in-all, it was an... Full review

This movie is great. I've seen it like 200 times and still love it. Its got great action sequences in it at all different places like at a school... Full review

I remember when i first grabbed teh rental for the substite... later i had to buy it on VHS..whoa that was awhile ago, but anyway. over all its still a movie that stands out in my mind. as for the sequels... Full review

In truth, however, the entire film is too goofy and ridiculous to be taken seriously on any level.....Berenger is adequate in his role;.... ... Full Review

In fact, the movie did so surprisingly well at the box office, there was a sequel about five years later. Yet this isn't a film big on actual special effects as we've come to know them today. ... Full Review

Amid the mayhem, wit and emotion develops; "The Substitute," handsomely photographed by Bruce Surtees, actually has more on its mind than just bone-crunching. There's a sense of shrewd observation throughout "The Substitute" that makes it come alive and seem quite a few cuts above such usual genre fare. ... Full Review

He's a good "Substitute' Not that his latest, "The Substitute," is a work of greatness. Berenger's handsome enough to make you want to look at him and rough and unpolished enough to not make you nervous about it. ... Full Review

Maybe that's why ``The Substitute'' is so refreshing. The Substitute'' is a guilty pleasure, but it's not garbage. The script isn't bad, either. But this Shale character goes them one better. ... Full Review

A movie for every kid who thinks their teacher must be an alien. Released under Lionsgate's "Ghost House Underground" imprint, The Substitute (original title: Vikaren ) is a nifty Danish science fiction thriller from 2007, brought to you by Ole... ... Full Article

Jennifer M.Wood | Published April 10, 2003 Some stories just need to be told, and no one knows this better than longtime writing partners Roy Frumkes and Rocco Simonelli. ... Full Article

An ex-mercenary (Tom Berenger) becomes a take-no-prisoners teacher in a drug-ridden, gang-infested Miami high school in this campy morality tale about restoring lost American virtues to the inner city. ... Full Article

An undercover commando poses as a teacher to root out the neo-Nazis at a military academy in this fourth installment of the tough-love educational/action saga. ... Full Article