The only reason "The Faculty" has not gotten the attention and profits it deserves is because some stupid marketing guy figured it would be a GOOD idea to open it on CHRISTMAS weekend against JULIA ROBERTS, JOHN TRAVOLTA, and ROBIN WILLIAMS!!! Sorry, but this film didn't have a chance with that kind of star power pushing against it!
Nonetheless, this was an outstanding blend of comedy and sci-fi suspense with an incredible, young cast and a concept so utterly corny that it's brilliant. Elijah Wood (the next Tom Hanks, in my opinion), Josh Hartnett, Shawn Hatosy, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, and Jordana Brewster prove that they have more than just a little acting talent as they juggle this silly/scary material (which was, of course, provided by THE Kevin Williamson). Also worth mentioning among the cast, Robert Patrick and Jon Stewart gave their characters a certain menace and charm that fit perfectly in this vehicle.
I'd like to close by saying that a lot of people contend this film isn't good because it isn't another "Scream." Problem is, those same people would be complaining if the film had been a carbon copy of the infamous 1996 sleeper hit that started this new teen revolution. Guys, don't hope for this to be ANOTHER "Scream." Instead, look at it as being the movie that does to the sci-fi genre what "Scream" did to the horror genre. The SAME effect, but a different (and equally excellent) product!
NOTE TO USHER FANS: He's hardly in the movie! The two scenes you see in the trailer are NOT present in the final cut of the film! Don't go just to see him or you'll be sorely disappointed.
Nonetheless, this was an outstanding blend of comedy and sci-fi suspense with an incredible, young cast and a concept so utterly corny that it's brilliant. Elijah Wood (the next Tom Hanks, in my opinion), Josh Hartnett, Shawn Hatosy, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, and Jordana Brewster prove that they have more than just a little acting talent as they juggle this silly/scary material (which was, of course, provided by THE Kevin Williamson). Also worth mentioning among the cast, Robert Patrick and Jon Stewart gave their characters a certain menace and charm that fit perfectly in this vehicle.
I'd like to close by saying that a lot of people contend this film isn't good because it isn't another "Scream." Problem is, those same people would be complaining if the film had been a carbon copy of the infamous 1996 sleeper hit that started this new teen revolution. Guys, don't hope for this to be ANOTHER "Scream." Instead, look at it as being the movie that does to the sci-fi genre what "Scream" did to the horror genre. The SAME effect, but a different (and equally excellent) product!
NOTE TO USHER FANS: He's hardly in the movie! The two scenes you see in the trailer are NOT present in the final cut of the film! Don't go just to see him or you'll be sorely disappointed.