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      One Eight Seven

      R 1997 1 hr. 59 min. Drama List
      30% 27 Reviews Tomatometer 68% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score When a student writes the police code for homicide, 187, inside a textbook owned by teacher Trevor Garfield (Samuel L. Jackson), he feels threatened. The principal dismisses the incident, but, soon after, Trevor is stabbed by the same student. Fifteen months later, a physically and emotionally scarred Trevor relocates to California and takes up substitute teaching. To his dismay, his new school is as full of dangerously undisciplined students as the last one, driving Trevor over the edge. Read More Read Less

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      Chief B Underrated gem I don't get the low score it gets.. L jackson is fantastic so is the whole cast. The movie has a great soundtrack plus the cinematography is pretty unique. The colors used fantastic. Great movie Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/17/23 Full Review Wayne K The first top-billed role of Samuel L. Jacksons career, a man who's had the greatest success as a supporting player when I really think about it, 187 claims that ~90% of the events depicted actually took place. As exaggerated as that number might seem, having watched the film last night, I'm inclined to believe it. I've worked as a teacher for years, and the idea of meeting and spending time with a group of complete strangers can be as inspiring as it is terrifying. Some have complained that the film contains elements more closely associated with a war or gangster movie, but that's the point. The violent and tumultuous lives these student live outside of school are obviously going to influence their behaviour when they actually come to class. Living in a very gang orientated area of the city means you're inevitably going to encounter people who are involved in such activities, willingly or otherwise. Jackson plays a man who's fallen out of love with his profession because of how the system has failed him in the past, but he's still trying to do his best even when the odds are against him. The film goes down some pretty dark roads, and it doesn't feel like it cops out and offers up any easy solutions or trite conclusions. Even when our lead takes seemingly extreme measures, the situation he's in makes these actions understandable. I can guarantee you that even the kindest and most patient of teachers has had ill thoughts regarding some students of theres. Most will watch or revisit it because of Mr. Jackson, and that's understandable, but it's raw, unflinching look at the education system, especially in dangerous, deprived areas, is more than worth 2 hours of your time. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I'm sure they weren't tryna win no academy awards with this one but I've always liked this film! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/02/22 Full Review samuel l Really messy writing wise, but not unwatchable, just stupid. The plot was nonsensical and grim, the characters were largely unlikeable, the film could have been shorter, and the ending was appauling. Instead of going down the Tarantino route and finishing with a bombshell, the writers opted for pure stupidity. The acting was respectable, especially from Samuel L. Jackson, but the cinematography, visual effects, and soundtrack left a lot to be desired. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Yeah, it threatened to deliver, but then shot itself in the head... Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review rashid w Not sure why the critics are hating on this movie??? Decent performances and watchable... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Rated: 1.5/5 Mar 10, 2003 Full Review Mike Clark USA Today A combined psychological and vigilante drama. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Chuck O'Leary FulvueDrive-in.com A compelling, sobering drama about a well-intentioned high-school teacher driven over the edge by criminal student predators. Jackson gives a commanding, very empathetic performance. Rated: 8/10 Mar 5, 2006 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 18, 2005 Full Review Greg Maki Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) Rated: 3/5 Jan 31, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis When a student writes the police code for homicide, 187, inside a textbook owned by teacher Trevor Garfield (Samuel L. Jackson), he feels threatened. The principal dismisses the incident, but, soon after, Trevor is stabbed by the same student. Fifteen months later, a physically and emotionally scarred Trevor relocates to California and takes up substitute teaching. To his dismay, his new school is as full of dangerously undisciplined students as the last one, driving Trevor over the edge.
      Director
      Kevin Reynolds
      Screenwriter
      Scott Yagemann
      Production Co
      Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 21, 2008
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $5.7M
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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