This version is no classic, but it's still better than a poke in the eye

The movie outshines the book, thanks to a well-edited screenplay and an engaging soundtrack

The only agenda in this documentary is to craft a compelling narrative

Stellar performances help mitigate the film's shortcomings

Documentary exposes both the appalling reality of bullying at school and the frustrating lack of effective solutions

Bone-cracking, edge-of-your-seat action may help film defy the scorn of the critical gods