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Think of the Skulls as a collegiate Freemason's society--an ultrasecret organisation that opens the doors of power to a few lucky Ivy League students, including school rowing star Luke McNamara (Joshua Jackson), a poor kid with a misspent youth. "If it's secret and it's elite, it can't be good," cautions his journalist roommate, but the lure of lavish gifts and cabal-like ceremonies in torch-lit stone chambers is too much to resist--until his roomie is murdered and his own Skull "soulmate" Caleb Mandrake (Paul Walker) is the number one suspect.
There's a campy kick to the initiation ceremonies, ancient rituals in dungeonlike alcoves filled with haze and shadow, performed by enthralled frat boys, but as Jackson flounders at the center of a Skull conspiracy it spins into ludicrous melodrama. See the college president become a thug for the Skull godfather! See street punks become high-tech criminal masterminds! See the conspiracy collapse under its own absurdity! Jackson is pretty much a dud as the well-meaning hero, but Walker, with flashing eyes under furrowed brow, is mesmerizing as a haunted rich kid torn between a ruthless, overbearing father (Craig T. Nelson) and his conscience. Director Rob Cohen drives the film at a galloping pace and fills it with foreboding images, but his humourless solemnity finally buries The Skulls in a heap of clichés. --Sean Axmaker
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Spotlight on location
Director's commentary
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Spotlight on location
Director's commentary
Deleted scenes
Trailer
Production notes
Cast and Filmmakers biographies
Motion Menus
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have to admit before i begin i am a complete movie nut and can watch anything, so with this in mind i thought this was an ok movie to watch. (other people might not be a kind) Seeing as do not live in america i thought the plot line was abit far fetched.
Main plot: Fraternities in a posh university, something goes wrong, our main character tries to do the right thing and tell the authorities however his fellow "brothers" have other ideas.
Like i said the only thing that made me enjoy it less was i thought it was far fetched but bar that its a good movie.
Main plot: Fraternities in a posh university, something goes wrong, our main character tries to do the right thing and tell the authorities however his fellow "brothers" have other ideas.
Like i said the only thing that made me enjoy it less was i thought it was far fetched but bar that its a good movie.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
After some disasterous teen flicks of recent years (think Final Destination or the like), "The Skulls" is an impressive piece. The performances are promising from the young cast, particularly by Joshua Jackson (who proves himself as being far more than Pacey Witter), but mostly, this is a sophisticated film which treats the audience as having an IQ over 50. It is a welcome addition in a genre all too eager to palm their audience off with complete trash.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Joshua Jackson and Paul Walker, alongside Leslie Bibb, head an impressive cast of up-and-coming Hollywood stars, but the fact that they are up-and-coming doesn't give justice to their performances. The plot line is clever, providing enough twists to keep the viewer more than interested, the characters are believable and the acting is superb, showing an intelligence beyond their years. A highly enjoyable film, recommended to all.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Stars Joshua Jackson (tv's Dawsons creek) and Pual Walker (Varsity Blues)this reasonably tense thriller from director Rob Cohen (Daylight)didnt get as much credit as it should of had as it brings some solid performances from Jackson and Walker. The basic plot: Deep within the hallowed walls of ivy league's most prominent campus, there exists a secret society where power and influence are bred and when Jackson and Walker are excepted into it they dont know what they've let themselves in for.
Format:DVD
This engaging thriller is a complimented by some decent acting and a handful of well crafted action set pieces. The standard set up of innocent man trapped in a deadly pursuit against seemingly impossible odds is given a slight twist in that the people in question are part of a secret society attached to an Ivy League college. Joshua Jackson shines as the poor boy willingly recruited into this elite world only to face the ultimate moral dilemma after witnessing a compatriot commit murder. William Petersen and Craig T Nelson bring gravitas to their respective roles as elder members of the society, the script is sharp and the plot moves at a brisk pace towards a satisfying conclusion.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Deep within the tarnished walls of the popular Ivy League campus lies a secret network. A society where power remains prominent. Only a select few are given the honour to join the prestigious society called, The Skulls. When Luke (The lovely Joshua Jackson.) is offered the chance to join he jumps at the chance but little does he know how dangerous his life may become. This is not made known to him until his best friend is murdered. He is now searching for the truth. Nothing can get in his way any more. This is a fast-paced, action-packed classic. Higlights include the lucious Paul Walker and a tense shoot out at the end with very surprising consequences. Don't miss this, you won't forget it!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
First off I think the acting and the characters are fine. But I just found this to be a badly paced and really badly written movie.
It's like a mish mash of different genres, like teen flick, conspiracy theory combined with aspirations to be a serious drama.
But the story is let down so early on into the film. No time is taken to show the life of a skull member, just shows some flashy suits, watches and cars and before you know it they are into murder and cover ups.
Relationships weren't given time to grow, so you don't really get to appreciate the characters, their relationships or get to know them.
Then there is his friend killed off before you can understand and appreciate his relationship with the main character, Luke. So at his funeral I didn't care much for the character's death or the main characters loss for his friend. This is a problem because the film revolves around this relationship as a reason for why Luke turns his back on the society. Didn't care about the girl either.
And why would they willy-nilly allow someone so dumb into that society? They don't just open for recruitment like MI5.
I mean this guy doesn't even make back ups of the security tape which is his only evidence of the truth and defense? Anyone in their right mind dealing with a society above the law would have. I would have put the recording on thirty devices, sent some to different countries gave copies to trusted people and told them to expose it in the event of certain situations occurring.
Then Luke and his bandits begin an adventure to acquire the security tape. Which looks ridiculous, quite simply because the society in which this is based, did not survive and enjoy its' long life span by operating this sloppy.... Read more ›
It's like a mish mash of different genres, like teen flick, conspiracy theory combined with aspirations to be a serious drama.
But the story is let down so early on into the film. No time is taken to show the life of a skull member, just shows some flashy suits, watches and cars and before you know it they are into murder and cover ups.
Relationships weren't given time to grow, so you don't really get to appreciate the characters, their relationships or get to know them.
Then there is his friend killed off before you can understand and appreciate his relationship with the main character, Luke. So at his funeral I didn't care much for the character's death or the main characters loss for his friend. This is a problem because the film revolves around this relationship as a reason for why Luke turns his back on the society. Didn't care about the girl either.
And why would they willy-nilly allow someone so dumb into that society? They don't just open for recruitment like MI5.
I mean this guy doesn't even make back ups of the security tape which is his only evidence of the truth and defense? Anyone in their right mind dealing with a society above the law would have. I would have put the recording on thirty devices, sent some to different countries gave copies to trusted people and told them to expose it in the event of certain situations occurring.
Then Luke and his bandits begin an adventure to acquire the security tape. Which looks ridiculous, quite simply because the society in which this is based, did not survive and enjoy its' long life span by operating this sloppy.... Read more ›
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This film tackles what could be an interesting topic (how many of the top-echelon of decision-makers in the US are products of a warped network of secret societies) in the dumbest... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2005 by Denis Healy
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every once and a while a decent film comes along, this is one of them. joshua jackson gives a convincing performance as a boy in financial difficulties, that realises that... Read more
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Apparently this film was big in the US, but I cant understand why. The plot is stupid, and just ambles along. It is a thriller with no thrill. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2001 by "johnschlamm"
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