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Sugar & Spice

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Sugar & Spice

PG-13

Released Jan 26, 2001

1h 21m

Comedy

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When Jack (James Marsden) and Diane (Marley Shelton) find themselves in an unexpected adult situation, the A-Squad comes to their rescue. In order to help their friend Diane, the A-Squad goes where no cheerleader has gone before: taking on a little after-school project known as bank robbery. But the A-Squad does things their way -- with sugar and spice -- forever changing their friendship, their future and the nation's notion of teen spirit.

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Critics Consensus

Though this cheerleader comedy has an intriguing premise, it's too empty-headed and saddled with too many lame jokes to live up to it. Also, some critics say the movie is irresponsible in its depiction of teens and guns.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

More like snips and snails and puppy dog tails.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Of course, an unfunny comedy is hardly news. However, even by Tinseltown's impoverished standards, one so utterly bereft is something of a rarity, and thus perversely interesting.

Dec 23, 2002

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Jeff Strickler

Minneapolis Star Tribune

The best thing that can be said about the Minnesota- made comedy Sugar & Spice is that there's no reference to the fact that it was made in Minnesota.

Rated: 1/4

Nov 6, 2002

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

It's still got a sharp satirical bite to it and is ready for rediscovery.

Feb 13, 2024

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

An interesting idea that when played out elicits only a slightly amused shrug at best.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 26, 2010

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Bob Grimm

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2008

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mark g

Really bad. I could see where producers thought they might be able to get a campy teen romp here, but the writing and direction are so poor. The lead was also miscast, Suvari would have been better choice. Eye candy that will leave your brain in a diabetic stupor.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/17/25

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Iamwhoi M

Forgettable "comedy," with a decent soundtrack. The jokes fall flat. Very flat. Think of it as "Clueless" with much less charm. Good movie to fall asleep on.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/06/25

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Shelby H

I liked it but the ending was pretty bad in my opinion

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/14/25

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It was good movie and I enjoyed it, and I would go back and rewatch it again.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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Ava S

It falls victim to some outdated tropes and ends anticlimactically, but Sugar & Spice sports girl power in a funny and endearing manner that'll amuse its targeted demographic.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/23

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Audience Member

I love this movie. It's funny and doesn't take itself seriously and mostly holds up. Points off for the anti-gay stuff.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Synopsis

When Jack (James Marsden) and Diane (Marley Shelton) find themselves in an unexpected adult situation, the A-Squad comes to their rescue. In order to help their friend Diane, the A-Squad goes where no cheerleader has gone before: taking on a little after-school project known as bank robbery. But the A-Squad does things their way -- with sugar and spice -- forever changing their friendship, their future and the nation's notion of teen spirit.

Director: Francine McDougall
Producer: Wendy Finerman
Screenwriter: Mandy Nelson
Distributor: New Line Cinema, Metropolitan Filmexport [fr], Eagle Pictures S.p.a. [it], New Line Home Video [us]
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Wendy Finerman Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Some Thematic Elements|Sex-Related Humor|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 26, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.3M
Runtime: 1h 21m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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