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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: 20th Century Fox
Salesrank: 21918
Released: August 28, 2007 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
A young break dancer (Jamie Kennedy) hits his head during a talent show and slips into a coma for 20 years. Waking up in 2006, he looks to revive his break dancing career with the help of his girlfriend and his parents, while dealing with all of the changes the world has gone through over the past 20 years.
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:
WOW, what memories! 
2008-12-01 - This is the first movie that brought me back to my childhood days of GP kids and the orginal Star Wars and the music-and The Robot! The one guy even references those "wacky wall walkers" --- I had one in the 2nd grade and I always got in trouble for throwing it on the wall while walking with my class.
The songs are right on with the early 80's and I was only 5 years old in 1980. I can totally relate, since I remember trying to break dance myself. What was I thinking?
Life was so much more simple. No cell phones, no email. No need to be on the computer all day long. You could actually have some time to yourself without "texting" to all of your friends at once! No hearing other peoples conversation in the grocery store on their cell phone or on their blue tooth, looking as if they are talking to themselves. The dependance on these things is crazy! (I do not own a cell phone now and I don't think I will ever go back to owning one.)
I've seen this movie about 4 times in the last 3 weeks. I'm going to purchase it for myself and as a gift for a friend.
Perfect Comedy!!!
2008-10-13 - This is a really awesome movie! Jamie Kennedy is awesome and hilarious! In 1986, a 12-year-old named Justin Schumacher has a breakdancing group called The Funky Fresh Boyz who try to win a competition. During their performance, Justin falls off stage and is put into a coma. 20 years later, right before his parents take him off life support, he wakes up. He tries to adapt to the new age. He finds all of his old friends, and his childhood crush, Jennifer, who is going to marry their childhood enemy, Kip. Kip hosts a dance contest that is shown live on tv. The winner gets $100,000. Justin wants to repay his parents, so he gets The Funky Fresh Boyz back together to win the money. Justin tries to get Jennifer to fall in love with him again. If you love comedy, and Jamie Kennedy, you'll love KICKIN' IT OLD SKOOL!!!
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
