Rating: R
Genre:
Thriller
Theatrical Release: 07/24/1998(USA)
Release Date: 09/30/2003
SubTitles: English/French
Dubbed: English/French
Sound: DD5.1/DDS
Run Time: 84 Minutes
Flags: Violence, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Profanity, Watch With Your Teen
Distributor/Studio: MGM
David Nutter made his directorial debut with this fantasy thriller, attempting a switch on
The Stepford Wives premise. The Clark family moves from Chicago to Cradle Bay, and Steve Clark (
James Marsden) is cautioned by Gavin Strick (
Nick Stahl) about the separating factions at the local high school, where the Blue Ribbons, a club of robotic perfect students, rule. Gavin claims a conspiracy is afoot, and sure enough, he turns into an ultra-perfect himself. Rachel Wagner (
Katie Holmes) joins Steve in investigating, and they soon suspect school psychiatrist Dr. Caldicott (
Bruce Greenwood), a neuropharmacology specialist. The soundtrack contrasts alternative rock with tunes by
Barry Manilow,
Wayne Newton, and
Olivia Newton-John.
~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide