Acensbart Excellent but underrated film

Freaktana A Major Disappointment

Fatma Suarez The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

nmjc08 100 Things to Do Before High School is a fun and clever series that transforms an everyday middle school experience into a outrageous adventure. CJ's list of "Things" open up a world of possibilities that often lead to surprisingly unpredictable endings. The comedy is smart, and each episode's plot sparkles with twists and sneaky foreshadows that are tied up quite brilliantly. The characters may have started off as archetypes, but their over-the-top portrayals and tiny quirks bring them to life. Although most of the story centers around the blossoming friendship between CJ, Fenwick, and Crispo, CJ's relationship with her family provides a pleasant element not much seen in today's kid's television that makes it even more special. Excellent writing.

Brooke White Scott Fellows, after making Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and Big Time Rush, has finally made his defining TV show. It stars Isabela Moner as CJ, a girl in middle school who has a troubling wake-up call from her brother about high school, telling her she will lose her friends from middle school when she gets there. So now CJ is out to do 100 things with her friends in hopes of making the three of them friends forever.It's essentially a satire of middle school (and a very good one at that). It has the rebel girl (CJ), the brainiac (Fenwick), the moronic cool kid (Crispo), the diva (Mindy), the non-caring guidance counsellor (Mr. Roberts), and the evil principal (Mrs. Hader). It always pokes fun at the school system, and it's hilarious. Not to mention the characters are extremely likable, even the antagonistic characters. CJ is by far my personal favourite. She has a heart of gold.Then you have your classic Scott Fellows trademarks. There's the quick-paced slapstick comedy, the over-the-top characters, and the cartoon sound effects, the last of which have been played down when you compare it to Big Time Rush. That should be a whole topic of its own.The sound effects are used effectively here, and not for every time someone moves. Fellows seems to have listened when the use of sound effects in Big Time Rush garnered a lot of criticism, and he's found that perfect balance. They're perfectly timed comically, they always fit, and they're kept to a minimum.Lastly, the acting. It's brilliant, and the principal, while being the most over-the-top, deserves an award. The child actors all do a great job as well, and conform to their characters' roles with ease. Then, by far my favourite, Isabela Moner. She's the most likable female lead I've seen in a while, and she seems to have a hidden comedic talent, with her facial expressions and her dialogue. It seems that this show will have 100 episodes total if it makes it through to the end (which it should), and I look forward to every single one of them. Scott Fellows, you've created your magnum opus.

theoneandonlyjimmypage On a growing list of fun shows! You, your kids, your friends, your kids' friends have a new show to try not to miss. You guys! The story is told as a memory of the young lady , C.J. , who is the heroine, her singing dream reveals some terrible truths about life, getting older, moving on and losing friends and associates dear to you in your youth... and she sets out to be rather than a victim of time -the master of the craft... via the first of 100 things to do before she , they , each , we , all get to be adult....the acting, actress and actors and the adults here are best, best, best. The action is nearly hilarious as the twists and turns, top notch.This may be the finest of silly and "moralistic" teen adventures as i tell you by way of prediction it shall grow on you. And you shall be glad for it.

homeschoolmum1 A great new show on Nickelodeon! My 11 yr old daughter and her middle school friends loved the pilot. They laughed and laughed throughout the episode. I enjoyed watching as well and was pleasantly surprised that I was entertained by a show aimed at tweens/teens. I was also happy to see that it was rated TV-G, which is rare treat on TV nowadays. The main actress, Isabela, did an amazing job. She has such an expressive face and is super funny! Yet, she is not annoying like Miley Cyrus AKA Hannah Montana. Also appreciated the fact that there is no "laugh track" used--those can drive adults nuts. My daughter thought Fenwick was hilarious and all the girls could really relate to the scenarios presented (or could appreciate how they were exaggerated for effect). Overall, a great new addition to Nick and we look forward to seeing more in this series.