Product Details

• Actors: Claire Danes, Omar Epps, Giovanni Ribisi, Dennis Farina, Josh Brolin
• Directors: Scott Silver
• Writers: Stephen Kay, Scott Silver, Buddy Ruskin, Kate Lanier
• Producers: Aaron Spelling, Alan Riche, Ben Myron
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
• VHS Release Date: August 24, 1999
• Run Time: 92 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0792842200
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #641,139 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Julie Barnes (Claire Danes), Pete Cochrane (Giovanni Ribisi), and Lincoln Hayes (Omar Epps) have one thing in common: They're young adults on the wrong side of the law, arrested for crimes of robbery, grievous bodily harm, and arson. Taken in by mentor and father figure Captain Adam Greer (Dennis Farina), they are assigned to a special task force working undercover for the police--the logic being that these kids can get into the hip young establishments that the older, more cynical officers can no longer infiltrate. Ill-suited to each other and chastised by their peers, this rogue squad is forced to come together when they uncover a seedy world of police corruption. Not knowing who to turn to, the kids are left with their wits and street cunning (they're not allowed to carry guns) to overcome mounting odds against their survival.

With Hollywood facing increased pressure in 1999 to curb its screen violence, this film arrived with perfect timing. The only problem is the film was aimed at an audience that never saw the early-1970s TV series that inspired it, and this dubious recycling resulted in paltry returns at the box office. Nevertheless, this is an enjoyable action movie with some noteworthy performances--especially from Omar Epps, who shines with strength and vulnerability, like a young Laurence Fishburne. The energetic camera work and throbbing soundtrack also stand out, along with some retro styling and a plot that's refreshingly free of excessive violence or gratuitous special effects. --Jeremy Storey

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bland, January 3, 2000

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"donnee" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mod Squad (DVD)

There is a plot,the movie has style, but there is alot ofthings that this movie can do without. I hate the fact that they madeGiovanni Ribisi play his character as if he was still in his mentally challenged role in "The Other Sister". Also, the script could have been better; the screenwriter should have made up his mind on whether or not use the slang from the sixties, or stay with the nineties. And by the way, what the heck is up with Omar's wardrobe?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars There's not much I can say..., January 1, 2000

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Julie Hammerle (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mod Squad (DVD)

This movie is quite possibly the worst one I've seen all year. Please, pass it by. I'm begging you. This movie ought not to have been made. If the computer would let me give it negative stars, I would.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that great, October 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Mod Squad (DVD)

While Claire Danes is stunning in this slow, boring action flick, I found the film to be less than entertaining. The premise for "The Mod Squad" is excellent, and could have been just great, but the plot falls short of anything expected by the viewer. Although this movie is definitely not worth buying, it's a good choice for video rental.