The Substitute Reviews

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... Read more

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... Read more

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.... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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!... Read more

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.... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more