Extracurricular Activities

This was quite a hidden gem, well scripted, well acted and the twists and turns kept you gripped. It was very inventive and had a touch of the Desperate Housewives about it, where the most heinous crimes seem normalised within a suburban setting.

Very enjoyable and some very promising actors displaying convincing performances.

I had heard nothing about this film apart from the few reviews here. This was a REALLY pleasant surprise. A lighthearted & darkish (if not black) comedy of sorts, without the usual irritating teens. The young people portrayed here were really likeable, the acting from all involved was above par, and the writer, Bob Saentz, is very talented.

I thought the acting of Timothy Simons who plays Detective Cliff Dawkins was particularly good. Lots of subtle character quirks.

I highly recommend this very entertaining movie & am really surprised I haven't heard more about it. I rate it an easy 8.5/10.

The idea is good so is the acting wish it was a little darker and a little less predictable but well worth a watch

That would probably best describe Extracurricular Activities, a (kinda) dark comedy revolving around a high school kid named Reagan (Colin Ford, of Under the Dome) who helps "assist" some of his fellow students who have problems with their parents. This raises the attention of a police detective (Timothy Simons) at the scene of deadly accidents who puts two and two together- he thinks- and soon is the only one convinced the student is up to no good.

Ford and Simons pretty much are the main reason to check this out, the same way that Bueller and Ed Rooney were perfect antagonists in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". One issue- some of the secondary characters are either too earnest (Reagan's parents) or appear to be ungrateful.

Who would have thought such an innocuous title could be so surprisingly good. Extracurricular Activities is one of those films you may be tempted to overlook and I get that. Based on its cover and initial impressions it looks like a B in a bad way kind of movie.

That said don't judge this film by its cover.Beneath its cheesy exterior lies a darkly witty, cleverly written tale that mixes any teen drama you care to name, with a "Dexter" style twist.

A well deserved 8/10 from me.