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Slackers (2002)

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SCHOOL TIES King and Schwartzman are ''Slackers''

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Release Date: Feb 01, 2002; Rated: R; Video Release Date: May 28, 2002; Genre: Comedy; With: James King, Michael C. Maronna, Devon Sawa, Jason Schwartzman and Jason Segel; Distributor:

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By Erin Richter

Hollywood's crush on gross-out, sexed-up teen romps continues with fashion photog-turned-director Dewey Nicks' descent into the college dorms of the crass and sophomoric. Slackers casts ''Rushmore'''s smart Schwartzman as a clever loser who blackmails a trio of clever cheaters (including ''Final Destination'''s Sawa) into helping him win the object of his obsession (James King). The plucky, up-for-anything cast and occasionally fresh jokes give ''Slackers'' a refreshing edge, but the uneven script and some very forced, taste-pushing gags (puppetry with a penis, anyone?) keep the comedy from higher marks.

Posted May 31, 2002

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