The Skulls

• Director: Rob Cohen
• Producer(s): Neal H. Moritz and John Pogue
• Length: 107 minutes
• Rating: PG-13
• Cast:
  • Joshua Jackson
  • Paul Walker
  • Leslie Bibb
  • Hill Harper
  • Craig T. Nelson
  • Christopher McDonald
  • Steve Harris
  • William Petersen
• Rating: 3.1/5.0
• Review: The appeal of the movie is the "What if?" aspect. Yet this movie is naturally directed towards high school and college students, not only in that the actors represent an up-and-coming group of actors, but in that the plot is based on the struggles and crossroads associated with college life. I just wish the movie could have somehow related to a wider spectrum of viewers. While the plot was based partially in reality, and the writer had some experience with secret societies in his college days, some of the material seems too far fetched to be believable. While the somewhat predictable plot doesn't contain enough action to keep some peoples' attention, most viewers' attention will be maintained. Yet it doesn't help when the suspense scenes are cliched: successfully being able to outrun a car, being thrown in a mental institute to keep someone quiet. But while the plot lacks originality and excitement at times, I would still have to go against many people and say this movie is worth at least renting. Strong acting by Joshua Jackson, Leslie Bibb, and Hill Harper; as well as sufficient at best acting by Paul Walker and Craig T. Nelson hold enough water to make the characters interesting. And the plot does lay an interesting question: If you are up to your neck in loans and may not get into law school due to a lack of money, how far would you be willing to go to ensure your future? If anything, give this movie a try for its original concept. My suggestion would be to go on the internet and look around at some of the information on the secret societies this movie was based on, and then watch the movie. It will make the movie far more interesting.

Bonus Material

• Spotlight on Location
• Director Commentary
• Deleted Scenes with Director Commentary
• Theatrical Trailer
• Production Notes
• Cast and Filmmaker Biographies
• DVD-ROM Features