TOP TEN HIGH SCHOOL MOVIES

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TOP 10 HIGH SCHOOL MOVIES
By Patrick Hao
The start of the school year is here. And what better way to prepare for high school than to watch movies about the wonders of high school. The history of cinema has been bombarded by thrilling tales from the hallow halls of young adults. This list shows the top ten films that deal with high school of all time.

10. Donnie Darko (2001) - Richard Kelly’s cult classic brings us Jake Gyllenhaal as the title character in one of the strangest, yet endearing movie. Donnie Darko is an outcast who suffers through schizophrenia and other mental diseases. However he goes through a strange set of situation that involves time travel, fate and consequence. All these elements bring us a great movie and one of Patrick Swayze’s most memorable roles, along with Gary Jule’s haunting rendition of Mad World.

9. Election (1999) - Reese Witherspoon is brilliant as an overachieving student who will stop at nothing to win her high school election. However her teacher played by Matthew Broderick will do anything to stop her. This film deals with the dark side of elections, high school and once again deals with consequence along with witty dialogue and a good supporting cast.

8. Back to the Future (1985) - One of the best movies of all time. Just think of all the memorable scenes and quotes; Marty McFly playing Johnny B. Goode, “1.21 Jiggiwatts,” and many others. Plus, who didn’t want a Delorean after watching it. (For those of you that don’t know what a Delorean is, it’s the car that’s the time machine)

7. Mean Girls (2004) – Without a doubt the best role Lindsay Lohan ever had. This was around the period where people actually liked her and she didn’t have that negative stigma surrounding her. Based on the book Queen Bees and Wannabees, Tina Fey is able to write a smart script about high school cliques. Not only is it funny but many of us could find some scene that we can relate to.

6. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) – Once again delivering the painful truth about high school this comedy features abortion, with a woman fantasy and a slacker played by Sean Penn. The secret to its truthfulness was that, writer and future director, Cameron Crowe went undercover in a high school and delivered this script. Not only is it funny but heartbreaking at moments. Also look out for a brief cameo by Nicholas Cage in his first movie (and no he is not overacting in this one).

5. Fame (1980) – Ever wonder what it would be like in a school like Frank Sinatra or LaGuardia? Well Fame shows us a gritty look a real school that later merged with LaGuardia. Despite not being a documentary, it might as well been one. Despite what may sound like a potential High School Musical, it actually deals with high school issues from drugs to abortions. It captures the pressures of dreams and stardom in a competitive nature.

4. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off- Has there ever not been a time where we dreamt of cutting school? Well the ultimate example of that is this movie where Matthew Broderick, who’s the lead role, is able to get into an adventure with his friends as they cut a day of high school. But on their tail is their principal, played brilliantly by Jeffery Jones. Don’t forget ultimate delivering of a line ever, “Bueller… Bueller?”

3. Grease (1978) – Now this is what I call a high school musical. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John are infectious with their chemistry and songs in this greaser time. Also it features lots of innuendos that are fun to catch.

2. Carrie (1976) – Another movie that features John Travolta but with a slight twist. This story is based on a Stephen King novel and not only is Carrie weird, but she a witch. Even if you have never seen this terrifying movie, you still remember the spilling of pig’s blood on Carrie’s prom dress just when she was about to be crowned thus leading to the bulging eyes of Sissy Spacek.

1. Breakfast Club (1985) – The quintessential high school movie brought to you by the master, John Hughes. It features the brat pack in detention. All the stereotypes are filled with the popular girl, bully, outcast, nerd and jock. Along with a sinister principal and a deeper story then it sounds. What makes this movie brilliant is that the characters are just sitting there discussing about problems like pressure and drugs. Yet it’s totally captivating as it has a raw edge with a cheesy satisfying ending. This movie is the best high school movie of all time.


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