The Crusades

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The Crusades

2023

1h 20m

Comedy

Romance

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9 Reviews

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100+ Ratings

For many, high school is supposed to be defined by wild parties, backseat hook-ups and a devil-may-care attitude. But, when three friends at Our Lady of the Crusades, an all boys high school, receive earth-shattering news about an upcoming merger with their rivals, they make a pact to have one last, epic weekend before their lives turn upside down. Along the way, however, they unknowingly make a dangerous enemy, "The Wrecking Crew", hell-bent on settling their vendetta at all costs. While dodging the authorities, love affairs and their sadistic archrivals, the choices they make over the weekend might end up changing their lives more than they ever could have imagined.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

07/07/2023

There is some visual panache here, and scenes that show promise. But too much is missing.

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Marie Asner

Phantom Tollbooth

08/03/2023

2/5

If you see this film in the afternoon, you may forget it by evening.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

07/18/2023

C

Just another so-so cliched high school film.

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Bradley Gibson

Film Threat

07/11/2023

8/10

The performances of the three leads and all of the cast are all solid and authentic.

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Patrick McDonald

WBGR-FM (93.7 FM - Monroe, WI)

07/09/2023

4/5

What the actual hell? This was one of the freshest takes on the high school hijinks film that I've seen in forever. There are no authoritarian rules, which gives the film a sardonic anarchy and weird vibe ... Leo Milano is a writer/director to watch.

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Nathaniel Muir

AIPT

07/05/2023

While it never has the feeling of timelessness found in the best coming of age stories, there are enough silly moments and goofy adults to make it worth a watch. Unfortunately, odd decisions in the final act ruin any good will.

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KB B

@Okbullard 12/14/2023

It wasn't the best movie of this genre I've seen but it wasn't horrible. Watch if there's nothing else on.

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Nicole T

@RT03144148 11/25/2023

This is an absurd critic rating. This is the first worthwhile high school comedy in ages. As a Catholic school victim, I can vouche for the portryal of the cruelty or indifference of many of the teachers

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David R

@RT49944634 07/19/2023

I can't say enough about what a fun ride this movie is. Main character Leo is great and his sidekicks who play Sean and Jack were spot on. I especially love Jack "the bull" Nozak played by Ryan Ashton. Supporting actors did a great job. The unlikeable girlfriend Jess and the bad guy of the movie Vince were well played and very believable. Visually, this was a pretty good looking film with some great shots. There is a one shot scene near the end of the movie that looks really good, if you're into that sorta thing. Writers put out a decent script and these talented actors brought the material to the next level. Overall, much funnier than the standard high school party movie.

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VMI W

@RT87747566 07/10/2023

Rudy Pankow is fun to watch in this movie, it's highly entertaining and a good way to spend a few hours this weekend.

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Jessica B

@RT04476494 07/10/2023

LOVED this movie! A fun high school comedy in the vein of Superbad! Highly recommend to any one who is a fan of a good comedy.

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Jon P

@RT96718860 07/08/2023

A fun & gritty boys coming of age flick beautiful shot & directed. This is not high cinema, nor does it pretend to be. Rudy Pankow plays a loveable but far from perfect hero, navigating himself & his band of misfits brothers through the craziest weekend of their lives. Blaine Maye impresses as the film's villain, seeking revenge on Rudy for acts unknown. Cameos for Nicholas Turturro & Mike Starr elevate the experience and punctuate their scenes perfectly. The details in the film's art direction give deeper insight into even the smallest roles. The original score makes you feel like you're in the moment, and feels like songs ingrained in your blood since high school. Grab a brewski or twoski, kick back and enjoy the ride! Owls fly for life b*tch!

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Synopsis

For many, high school is supposed to be defined by wild parties, backseat hook-ups and a devil-may-care attitude. But, when three friends at Our Lady of the Crusades, an all boys high school, receive earth-shattering news about an upcoming merger with their rivals, they make a pact to have one last, epic weekend before their lives turn upside down. Along the way, however, they unknowingly make a dangerous enemy, "The Wrecking Crew", hell-bent on settling their vendetta at all costs. While dodging the authorities, love affairs and their sadistic archrivals, the choices they make over the weekend might end up changing their lives more than they ever could have imagined.

Director: Leo Milano
Producer: Brent Madison, Leo Milano
Screenwriter: Leo Milano, Shaun Early, Jack Hussar
Distributor: VMI Worldwide
Production Co: Bad Little Thing
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 7, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 7, 2023
Runtime: 1h 20m