Higher Learning (1995)
Facts
| Cast | Randall Batinkoff, Andrew Bryniarski, Jennifer Connelly, Bradford English and Omar Epps |
| Theatrical Release | November 30, 1994 |
| DVD Release | May 20, 2008 |
| Running Time | 139 minutes |
| MPAA Rating | R (Restricted) |
| UPC Code | 043396259607 |
| Buy this item | $13.49 at Amazon.com As of Jan 7 21:39 EST (details) 1 UMD for PSP, Sony, Usually ships in 24 hours, Color, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen Languages: English (Original Language), Arabic (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed) Or 17 new from $8.77, 5 used from $6.07 |
About Higher Learning
Kristy Swanson Omar Epps and Michael Rapaport star as first-term freshmen who get a crash course in diversity identity and sexuality in writer/director John Singleton's bold look at contemporary college life. Also starring Laurence Fishburne Ice Cube Busta Rhymes Jennifer Connelly and Tyra Banks.System Requirements:Running Time: 127 minutesFormat: UMD Genre: DRAMA/URBAN LIFE Rating: R UPC: 043396259607 Manufacturer No: 25960 Product Description
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Average user review:| When Singleton was king |
Higher Learning is centered around 3 people: Kristen(Kristy Swanson), Malik Williams(Omar Epps) and Remy(Michael Rapaport). Kristen has trouble fitting in and after getting raped she befriends an female activist(played by Jennifer Connelly) and joins her movement. Malik Williams is a track star that has to deal with a stern professor named Maurice Phipps(Laurence Fishburne) and a track coach that has no time for tardiness from Malik. He has problems in class as well as problems on the track and he befriends Fudge(Ice Cube) as well as an attractive female track runner named Deja(Tyra Banks). Remy is from Idaho and has problems adjusting to college life. He ends up making friends with skinheads whose wrongheaded advice and racial bias change him for the worst.
Higher Learning has its flaws: the pacing is meandering, Scott's(the leader of the skinheads in this movie) goons are unconvincing and Busta Rhymes is so out of place in this movie that you unintentionally laugh at him when he is on screen. Omar Epps does a good job as the well-intentioned but somewhat naive Malik. Michael Rapaport does as well as the confused Remy. Fudge is probably Ice Cube's best performance on screen. He dropped jewels in this movie that the sheep that watched it have yet to pick up. Laurence Fishburne fared well as Professor Phipps. Tyra Banks did okay as Deja even though Tyra is not known for her acting abilities. I thought it was a good attempt at showing a subject that people would rather dodge than face head on(Racism). While not perfect, Higher Learning is the last movie of substance that John Singleton made before he started to pander to the MTV crowd. The fact that Baby Boy was accepted more than Higher Learning is a reason not to take these snooty critics seriously. This movie is recommended to people that like movies that deal with serious issues and can handle them. To anybody else why waste your time? December 2, 2008
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