Product Details

• Actors: Andrew Lawrence, Dabney Coleman, James Woods, Rickey D'Shon, Melissa Joan Hart
• Directors: Chuck Sheetz
• Writers: Paul Germain, Joe Ansolabehere, Jonathan Greenberg
• Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
• DVD Release Date: August 7, 2001
• Run Time: 84 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005KAQJ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,447 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• Learn more about "Recess - School's Out" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Disney's Recess: School's Out dipped in and out of theaters faster than fans of the cable TV show could snap their lunch boxes shut--kind of nice for parents whose idea of grown-up detention is sitting through such fly-by-night kiddie features. Now that home screenings are an option, though, plan for the ages 5-and-older set to settle in for reruns. Also plan to get sucked in yourself--if the screwball plot doesn't do it, the soundtrack will. While TJ and Principal Prickly (the latter the unfortunate bearer of the "saggy butt" that becomes this movie's clunkiest running gag) bust in on a crew of fiendish would-be teachers during summer break, slices of vintage grooviness--Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild," Strawberry Alarm Clock's "Incense and Peppermints," and Robert Goulet's "Green Tambourine" among them--get you cheering along, whether you're 3 or 43. The reason for all the retro funkiness revolves around the chief bad guy, Phil Benedict, a one-time educational visionary and former Prickly schoolmate. Back in the day, Benedict was a radical school revolutionary, but his manifesto for better test scores misfired when it called for a ban on recess, a concept so barbaric it got him canned from a cushy government job. Now, undeterred in his mission to make life miserable for kids, he's hatching a switcheroo scheme that will forever pull the shade on summer and thus summer vacation. Predictably, right at trigger time, TJ, Prickly, and the gang roar in to the rescue. It's an ending that's as pat as any on the TV show, but so what--this is a movie that aims for summer-linen lightness. Just as the Fifth Dimension promise on the soundtrack, it lets the sunshine, as well as a few well-timed chuckles, in. --Tammy La Gorce

Product Description

"We wanted to do an ensemble piece," says RECESS creator Joe Ansolabeher. The idea was to do a show that recalled the great sitcoms of the 1970s, where the action centered on the workplace. As adults, that's "where you make your friends. You and they don't necessarily have that much in common, but because you share the same situation, you unite around people who complement your abilities and your skills and your point of view." For Joe and partner Paul Germain, the playground presented a similar situation for kids -- and RECESS was born.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Full Length Version of the Hit Show! August 2, 2001

By Alex

Format:DVD

The youngest member of my family was the only one who wanted to go and see this because he was a fan of the show. The whole family taged along and we all liked it! It was very funny! I have seen some of the show so I knew who the characters were, but my family who didn't loved it. It's summer vacation and the whole gang has gone away to different summer camps, except T.J. When he finds out that a mad scientist is out to rid the world of summertime, he has to gather his friends and and do whatever it takes to keep summer. Even team up with... his principal! Mrs. Finster definately steals the show with her sarcastic comedy lines like "Curse these bodacious hips of mine"! Plus the special features! Myra's remake of the old motown hit "Dancing in the Street" is great! I'm so glad the music video is on this DVD!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome movie for anyone!!!: Recess: Schools out. August 11, 2001

By Liolania

Format:VHS Tape

This may be a G-rated film geared at children esp. since the show was, but ANYONE can *enjoy* this film not just little kids,teens,or adults. BUT ANYONE!!! It has kickin music from the sixites allthough I'm sure not EVERYONE knows sixties music like I do since I grew up listening to it even though I'm ONLY 16yrs!!! But besides the GREAT music the MOVIES GREAT TOO!!! Be sure to watch the end credits its really cool and funny!!! I love the show recess and this movie has a cool plot!!! Like the show always has absurd plots. But that's what makes it so good!!! I wont give it away though... I'll just say your in for a treat!!! So rent or buy this today!!!

God Bless ~Amy

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This as Much as My Son October 7, 2002

By J. A. Carroll

Format:VHS Tape

I bought this movie for my ten year old son. He finds it very entertaining and a lot of laughs. All of the charactors that are present in the Saturday morning cartoon version are also present here including the always hilarious kindergarteners. The themes here are all positive (good over evil, etc,) and parents need not worry about any the mixed integrity messages that are sent by so many other cartoons out today. Pure enjoyment for the young and the young at heart!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good movie January 1, 2002

By K. Aranda

Format:VHS Tape

Okay I am 17. And I actually enjoyed the movie. When my friend rented it, I kinda rolled my eyes and said whatever. But when we started watching it I couldn't believe how entertaining it was! The best characters I think were the little kids. The plot is kinda out there, and the villian is hilarious. Great movie which I think kids and the older crowd could both enjoy! Good music also brings out this movie's charm on it's audience.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars very cute August 31, 2001

By A Customer

Format:DVD

I enjoyed this video..it was a very light and funny kids video that the whole family can watch.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Recess--Not Just for Kids August 28, 2001

By K. Hill VINE™ VOICE

Format:VHS Tape

Good cartoon for the kids. Recess is one of about 5 or so cartoons that I like. Recess is a witty cartoon that even adults can sit through. I didn't like that this movie took place during summer vacation instead of during recess like it usually does. All of T.J.'s buddies go away to different summer camps, leaving him alone. These two factors combined minimize some of the great chemistry usually seen when the whole gang is hanging out. That said, I acknowledge that I'm an adult viewer. What do I know? Kids will love this film just the same.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie, great soundtrack July 30, 2001

By Lori Dremel

Format:VHS Tape

My husband, children, and I loved this movie. I loved the political undertones: Don't take recess and summer vacation away, which many schools have already started to do. The message of kids should enjoy being kids for as long as they can, something we have virtually taken away these days with year round school and no recess. My husband loved the music and the humor. My kids loved seeing their favorite saturday cartoon on the big screen. And we all loved the story, the characters, the music... everything. I am preordering it today!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF DISNEY'S BEST!!! July 11, 2001

By Vincent Donato

Format:VHS Tape

A big-screen version of the TV series about a plucky young student who uncovers a plot by a deranged former principal to create eternal winter,and the elimate summer vancation.A must see for Disney lovers.A movie the whole family can enjoy!