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ComedyCrime

Jawbreaker

- Death totally bites.

When an exclusive clique of teenage socialites accidentally murder their best friend on the morning of her birthday, the three girls responsible conspire to hide the truth.

Release Date : 1999-01-30

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Crossroads FilmsTriStar PicturesKramer-Tornell ProductionsFilm Kitchen

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Rose McGowan

Character Name : Courtney Shayne

Original Name : Rose McGowan

Gender : Female

Rebecca Gayheart

Character Name : Julie Freeman

Original Name : Rebecca Gayheart

Gender : Female

Julie Benz

Character Name : Marcie Fox

Original Name : Julie Benz

Gender : Female

Judy Greer

Character Name : Fern Mayo

Original Name : Judy Greer

Gender : Female

Pam Grier

Character Name : Detective Vera Cruz

Original Name : Pam Grier

Gender : Female

Carol Kane

Character Name : Ms. Sherwood

Original Name : Carol Kane

Gender : Female

Chad Christ

Character Name : Zack Tartak

Original Name : Chad Christ

Gender : Male

Ethan Erickson

Character Name : Dane Sanders

Original Name : Ethan Erickson

Gender : Male

Tatyana Ali

Character Name : Brenda

Original Name : Tatyana Ali

Gender : Female

Charlotte Ayanna

Character Name : Liz Purr

Original Name : Charlotte Ayanna

Gender : Female

Jeff Conaway

Character Name : Marcie's Father

Original Name : Jeff Conaway

Gender : Male

William Katt

Character Name : Mr. Purr

Original Name : William Katt

Gender : Male

P. J. Soles

Character Name : Mrs. Purr

Original Name : P. J. Soles

Gender : Female

Marilyn Manson

Character Name : The Stranger

Original Name : Marilyn Manson

Gender : Male

Vylette Fagerholm

Character Name : Make-Up Monger #2

Original Name : Vylette Fagerholm

Gender : Female

The Donnas

Character Name : Themselves

Original Name : The Donnas

Gender : Male

Alexandra Adi

Character Name : Cheerleader #1

Original Name : Alexandra Adi

Gender : Female

Claudine Claudio

Character Name : Drama Student #2

Original Name : Claudine Claudio

Gender : Female

Brian Gattas

Character Name : Drama Student #1

Original Name : Brian Gattas

Gender : Male

Lisa Robin Kelly

Character Name : Cheerleader #2

Original Name : Lisa Robin Kelly

Gender : Female

Sandy Martin

Character Name : Nurse

Original Name : Sandy Martin

Gender : Female

Michael McLafferty

Character Name : College Stud

Original Name : Michael McLafferty

Gender : Male

Donna Pieroni

Character Name : Cooking Teacher

Original Name : Donna Pieroni

Gender : Female

Ann Russo

Character Name : Gothic Girl

Original Name : Ann Russo

Gender : Female

Rebecca Street

Character Name : Mom Freeman

Original Name : Rebecca Street

Gender : Female

Rachel Winfree

Character Name : English Teacher

Original Name : Rachel Winfree

Gender : Female

Reviews

W

Wuchak

@Wuchak

2021-06-23

Similar to “Heathers” and has some highlights, but it’s not compelling enough After a high school girl (Charlotte Ayanna) accidently dies in a prank, her three besties cover it up (Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart & Julie Benz). They’re forced to allow a shy, unpopular girl into their clique because she knows the truth (Judy Greer). Pam Grier is on hand as a detective while The Donnas perform a couple songs at the prom. “Jawbreaker” (1999) is a black comedy high school flick with similarities to “Heathers” (1988), elements of “Carrie” (1976) and influenced “Mean Girls” (2004). It’s unique enough to stand on its own and is arguably on par with “Heathers” and the overrated “Mean Girls,” but it’s not as good as “Carrie” or its excellent sequel, “The Rage: Carrie 2,” which was released the same year. McGowan is great as the alluring biyatch while Gayheart looks too old for the part at 27 during shooting, not to mention nigh anorexic. Two years after the film’s release, Rebecca hit a Hispanic kid with her car in Los Angeles and killed him, which tripped up her career. It’s decent, has a great soundtrack and is worthwhile if you favor the cast, but don’t expect the greatness of teen flicks like "Clueless" (1995) and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982). The movie’s stylish enough and has its highlights, yet the story’s just not that compelling and I found myself relatively bored. The film runs 1 hour, 27 minutes and was shot in Los Angeles, Downey & Culver City, California. GRADE: B-/C+