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MAR21015
Recess: School's Out (2001), (G)
CAP Score: 82
CAP Influence Density: 0.32
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A service to parents and grandparents MAR21015 Recess: School's Out (2001), (G) CAP Score: 82 CAP Influence Density: 0.32 |
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RECESS: SCHOOL'S OUT (G) -- Maybe this is an oppositional satire of year 'round school? This one is for the Honeycomb homeschool moms. TJ and the gang thwart the scheme of a mad scientist to end recess -- and summer vacation. Maybe this is an oppositional satire of year 'round school? At any rate, it should not have been rated G (more on this later). With dual-focus, this flick may be fun for kids as well as have something for adults. While the flick feeds the kids with a few touches of the "too much independence too soon" trend of modern entertainment targeted at youth, it also will bring back some memories of the Peter Max and "Green Tambourine" generation ("Green Tambourine" sung by Robert Goulet does leave something to be desired, though). Because there is some flashback to the "hippie-freek" days circa the 1960s (which is ancient history to the target audience), there are some popular symbols of the era displayed which are also used by antiChristian and occultic organizations. And it is no less violent and arrogant than the TV series. School is out for the summer. TJ Detweiler (the voice of Andy Lawrence) is looking forward to another summer vacation of fun and games with the gang, Gretchen, Spinneli, Vince, Mickey (whose singing voice is Robert Goulet), Gus, et al. But TJ learns each of his friends is headed for summer camp of some sort. Spinneli is headed for wrestling camp. Mickey is headed for some sort of arts camp. Gus is headed for military camp. And so on. Now, TJ is alone. During one of his time-killing tours to find something to do, TJ discovers suspicious activity in the 3rd Street School -- his school. Flashes and rumblings are emanating from the gym. Dr. Benedict, a rival of Principal Prickly is building a secret tractor-beam in the school to rid America of summer vacation by shifting the orbit of the moon, creating a new ice age for America. If summer is full of ice and snow, more kids will stay inside -- and study. Well!? The test scores of Canada, Iceland, and Norway are so much better than US scores! The secret to better test scores must be year 'round cold! Learning of the dastardly deeds of of Dr. Benedict, TJ takes on Benedict and his henchpeople, single-handedly in the beginning, to thwart his scheme. One by one, TJ drafts the aid of his gang who are off to summer camps. And, of course, not one of them are accountable to any adult authority and devise ways to prevent mom/dad and camp counselors from finding out. And, of course, no adult believes TJ that world-changing things are happening at the school. Dissonance is a consequence of watching this movie, possibly giving rise to emboldenment of throwing "You don't believe me" at parents. Back in the 60s, the now Dr. Benedict and Principal Prickly were on the staff of the 3rd Street School. Benedict was the Principal. And the gravel Miss Finster was there, too. Finster and Benedict had a "thing" for each other. Benedict was bent on canceling recess but Prickly was not. Benedict implemented no-recess which drew a barrage of complaints from parents. Benedict was fired and Prickly made principal in his place, and there he stayed for 30 years. And for 30 years the animosity festered in Benedict. Benedict, after a stint as the US Secretary of Education, is still bent on canceling recreational time and filling it with study to raise the US test scores. Many of you educators will hear several mentions of the myriad of pieces and parts to school reform, particularly the one which manipulates the kids into holding teachers hostage with school ratings by test scores. Many examples of unwarranted (and unearned) adolescent independence and autonomy filled the script [Prov. 29:15]. Also, many examples of placing fair authority in subordinate roles were presented. And many examples of portraying adults as ignoramuses with the children as the wise sages were presented. And all in good clean fantasy fun. Too bad many kids do not see past the surface of such programming: that all they see is the superiority of the characters over proper authority (an element of values / behavioral modification for the educator readers) [Heb. 13:17]. And as introduced above, there were some rather invasive matters of violence associated with the "too much independence too soon." In one case where TJ coerces Mr. Prickly to open the school up so TJ can investigate the strange happenings, Prickly is what appears to be vaporized by electrical energy -- the details of his facial expressions were convincing, a lot more than the Buggs Bunny(tm) and Road Runner(tm) days. There is abduction of children, brutal attitudes of adults toward children [1Tim. 4:12], and children participating in contraband [Luke 17:2]. Remember, this analysis assumes like influence by cartoon behaviors and imagery which can be reasonably duplicated by real children and/or real life. I know this one is going to cost the CAP analysis model some credibility what with a red CAPAlert light, but I did not write the movie. The content, NOT my opinion dictates the scoring. Extremes such as brutal attitudes toward kids, graphic incineration of a character and abduction of children are expensive to the scoring. The listing in the Findings/Scoring section will tell you all that was noted. If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ]. As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie. FINDINGS / SCORING: 
NOTE: Multiple occurrences of each item described below may be likely, definitely when plural. Wanton Violence/Crime (W): Impudence/Hate (I)(1): Sex/Homosexuality (S): Drugs/Alcohol (D): Offense to God (O)(2): Murder/Suicide (M)(3):
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