Bring It On

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Bring It On

PG-13

Released Aug 25, 2000

1h 38m

Comedy

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The Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High School in San Diego has got spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. But for newly-elected team captain Torrance, the Toros' road to total cheer glory takes a shady turn when she discovers that their perfectly-choreographed routines were in fact stolen from the Clovers, a hip-hop squad from East Compton, by the Toro's former captain.

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Critics Consensus

Despite the formulaic, fluffy storyline, this movie is surprisingly fun to watch, mostly due to its high energy and how it humorously spoofs cheerleading instead of taking itself too seriously.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Smart, sassy movie, but expect raunchy humor, language.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

This earnest and arch story -- so fast paced its formulas are wonderfully obscured -- has an adolescent energy and a tempered sexuality, and it's infused with the moral agenda of a warmly didactic sitcom.

Jul 25, 2007

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Time Out

Lightweight, but unexpectedly feelgood.

Jun 24, 2006

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Josh Winning

Radio Times

With its rapid-fire jokes, knowing sense of the absurd and impressive dance routines, this tonally perfect romp will have you cheering - and chuckling - from start to finish.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 25, 2024

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

Much like “Mean Girls,” Peyton Reed sneaks in very subversive themes in to what is a well written and fun sports comedy.

Sep 5, 2023

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Olivia Popp

Screen Queens

Under the film's spry surface and Kirsten Dunst's sunny smile, there's a brutal critique of the sports meritocracy (and, more broadly, meritocracy as a supposed system that justly rewards hard workers).

Feb 16, 2022

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sarah p

Great light hearted movie. Typical teenage cheerleader scenario with a few comedic twists.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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alan g

Good overall movie. Kirsten Dunst is appealing. No one would believe the Hispanic cheerleader is threatening. One slap and she would run home.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/07/24

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Margaret C

they explained how they got their routine and yet 10 minutes later I had to ask how they got their routine

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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Audience Member

Bring It On Is Cheer Tastic For Torrance & Missy!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Shavon D

Bringing in the new millennium, it sets the tone for teen cinema of the 2000s. It's quirky and corny dialogue either sparks nostalgia or shock. I did find myself checking the time to see when it was going to end. The nostalgia alone isn't enough to hold your attention. It's a light chessy high school storyline with some laughable moments. The choreography of the competition saves it though. Did it age well? Not so much.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Brooke B

This movie shows what it was really like in the 2000s to go to college. The actor choices are perfect. It's an important as mean girls for the time. Early Kristen Dunst? Um hello. It's so great in terms of music casting and plot. I've seen this movie hundreds of times. I absolutely love it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Synopsis

The Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High School in San Diego has got spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. But for newly-elected team captain Torrance, the Toros' road to total cheer glory takes a shady turn when she discovers that their perfectly-choreographed routines were in fact stolen from the Clovers, a hip-hop squad from East Compton, by the Toro's former captain.

Director: Peyton Reed
Producer: Marc Abraham, Thomas A. Bliss
Screenwriter: Jessica Bendinger
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Beacon Pictures, Beacon Communications
Rating: PG-13 (Sex-Related Material|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 25, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $68.3M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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