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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: 20th Century Fox
Salesrank: 21441
Released: August 28, 2007 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Media Type: DVD
Artist: KICKIN IT OLD SKOOL
Title: KICKIN IT OLD SKOOL
Street Release Date: 08/28/2007
Domestic
Genre: COMEDY VIDEO
Description of Kickin' It Old Skool:
Fans of comedian Jamie Kennedy will probably best appreciate this lightweight comedy about a breakdancing fool who gets a second chance at stardom. Kennedy is top-billed as a hip-hop fanatic whose breakdancing moves put him in a coma circa 1987; 20 years later, he's revived and wants to reunite his crew, but finds they've moved on in less than spectacular ways. The affections of his school crush (TV reporter Maria Menounos) prove to be enough inspiration for him, but there's a former rival (Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum) to overcome. Kennedy is a funny performer, and he's well supported by Rosenbaum and Miguel Nunez Jr., as one of his crew, but an overreliance on bathroom humor and '80s kitsch is a clear signal that the screenwriters were floundering once they got past the initial concept. The Old Skool DVD includes full-screen and widescreen versions of the film, as well as a selection of deleted scenes. --Paul Gaita
Kickin' It Old Skool Reviews:
Description 
2008-08-17 - Why does it say Erik Estrada is in this movie? David Hasslehoff is in it but is not the star. Amazon needs to fix this because you all probably know it stars Jamie Kennedy, Bobby Lee, and so forth
Underestimated 
2008-04-07 - This movie has gotten mixed reviews, more bad than good, I presume that you all watched the wrong movie. This is meant to be a parody and in that respect accomplishes one thing: this movie isn't taking itself too seriously. Jamie Kennedy is a dancer who tries to woo a hot chick and prove that his dance crew still brings the funk. To be honest when I had this DVD I was already doubting it, I thought it was going to be bland and tasteless. Instead I found myself chuckling and enjoying myself. The whole plot has been done before. The poor schmuck that is fighting all odds and rescuing a old crush from her "evil" boyfriend who are engaged. The surprising thing about this is that it is truly hilarious with some awkward moments that are extremely disgusting and just plain disturbing. The only thing that I have to nick pick is the character "Kip" and the rival crew they are annoying and stupid, they serve a good purpose but are extremely overdone. The cast is amazing and really make this movie shine but if you want to watch a good comedy that is smart and enlightening...you're out of luck. Even though I think this movie is great it isn't for everyone. If you are nick picky and a little smug this movie is a severe waste of time. However, if you just want to have a good time and laugh and except this movie for what it is: a parody, then prepare to have a hell of a time. And also check out Malibu Most Wanted it is in the same league.
GREAT MOVIE A BIT CORNY
2008-04-01 - I THOUGHT THIS MOVIE WAS GREAT FUNNY AND IT DESERVED MORE CREDIT THAN IT ACTUALLY GOT AND I HAVE ONLY SEEN MICHEAL ROSENBAUM ON SMALLVILLE SO I WASNT SURPRISED WHEN HE PLAYED THE PRICK ECAUSE HE PLAYS LL ON SMALLVILLE BUT THIS MOVIE WAS EXCELLENT IN MY OPINION AND I RECCOMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO APPRECIATES MOVIES LIKE THIS SOME SCENES WERE PRETTY CORNY BUT THE MOVIE IS GREAT AND I ENJOYED IT 5 STARS FROM ME
"Big" Meets "Revenge of the Nerds" 
2008-01-05 - The way I figure it, it takes about a good twenty years for a decent nostalgia trend to kick in. That's just about the point at which the youngsters of a particular era will have experienced enough of adult life to start them pining away for the "good old days" of their pleasantly carefree and invariably misspent youth. In the 1970's, audiences escaped back to the more innocent and halcyon days of the 1950's through works such as "American Graffiti" and "Happy Days," while in the `80's, it was the '60's that got replayed, via "The Wonder Years" and "The Right Stuff." In a similar way, "That `70's Show" came to define nostalgia for the young adults of the `90`s. Now, apparently, it is the `80's that are making a comeback, as those who were kids in that decade begin to edge their way ever so reluctantly into middle age. That's where the comedy, "Kickin' it Old Skool," comes in.
The premise of the movie is as follows: in 1986, a ten-year-old named Justin Schumacher suffered a concussion at one of his break dance competitions that left him in a coma for twenty years. When he finally returns to consciousness two decades later, he discovers, much to his dismay, that the world has moved on without him, and that everything that was once important and familiar to him - from the fashions to the technology to the music - is now hopelessly "un-cool" and out-of-date. After he learns that his parents will soon be going bankrupt if they can't find a way to pay for all the medical expenses they incurred while caring for their comatose son, Justin convinces his old break dancing buddies to come out of retirement and enter a contest, the winners of which will receive a whopping $100,000 in prize money.
There really is very little point to "Kickin' it Old Skool" beyond providing an opportunity for us to laugh at all those pop culture trends and icons that we thought were so cool at the time but that seem merely quaint and funny to us today. Thus, we get the big hair, the head bands, the glitter, the parachute-pants, the synthesizer-laden music, the boom boxes, the Michael Jackson moves, the "What yu' talkin' `bout, Willis?" quips that, for some at least, have come to define the era. Unfortunately, that is hardly a sufficient foundation upon which to build a quality movie, and "Kickin' it Old Skool" ultimately emerges as a wan, not-very-funny cross between "Footloose" and all those inexplicably popular flicks in which a youngster mysteriously wakes up in an adult person's body. Although it's genial and harmless, "Kickin' it Old Skool" suffers even more in comparison to a movie like "Superbad," which is a truly whip-smart and astutely observant study of what it means to be a dork or a misfit in a society that values appearance and coolness above all else. Moreover, Jamie Kennedy is clearly no Jonah Hill or Michael Cera in the acting department. In fact, with his pratfalls, clowning and mugging, he often seems to be channeling a bad imitation of Jerry Lewis.
Even though David Hasselhoff and Emmanuel Lewis stop by for a couple of good-natured cameos, this is one fish-out-of-water tale that should probably be thrown back in the water.
At best, the movie makes one wonder how audiences twenty years from now will be looking back at the 00's. One shudders at the thought.
Kipin' it Real! 
2007-11-10 - I grew up in the 80s, and this was really a blast from the past! It was unrealistic, corney at times, and definitely won't will any movie awards, however what ever happened to watching a movie simply for fun? It made me laugh and brought back all those 80s memories that I miss so much. Life as a child in the 80s was simple, without all the modern technologies (aka hassles). So, sit back, relax, and get ready for 80s nostalgia. Enjoy! Funky fresh boyz FOREVER!
