Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?

Solidrariol Am I Missing Something?

Beulah Bram A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

ltlacey I had to keep reminding myself that this was in fact not a real documentary since what I was seeing was what I saw going on for years within the public school system (this was in 3 different states) as an educator then as a substitute. And I have known some people who thought this was a real documentary and then asking me if they should pull their kids out of public school and send them to a private school. Uh...private is not a lot better. As, if I recall, Drew Barrymore said, Been There. Done that. Got the T-Shirt. Try home schooling! :) All in all, this was a good movie that showed the inside workings of a public high school and was right on the money, even down to a teacher who has a major meltdown and throws something across the room. Or teachers that back-stab one another. The Play By the Rules Only teacher. The teachers who are intimidated by students, which happens more often than reported since a lot of those high school kids are huge... and scary. The administrative staff who has issues and problems coming at them from all sides, 24/7. What was not shown in the movie was how little teachers get paid and how that impacts their lives. I would have liked to see one of them being shown having to hold down a 2nd job in order to pay the bills (which is true for a lot of teachers, especially those who are single). This movie is a definite Must See for anyone with kids in school, be it public, private, religious, or even those that do home school, as well as educators, anyone working within the education system, and those thinking about majoring in education. Big wake-up call. Next movie out by Spurlock et al. should be about nurses. Now, that will scare the you-know-what out of you.

mfarr-2 Perhaps this movie is some sort of satire that I just don't get!? I don't see what is good about this movie. It was awful. I rented what I thought would be a "hilarious, laugh out loud comedy" and what I got was a boring, frustrating film that made me ponder how bad the US School System really is?I'm not a teacher, but from I remember from high school (which was only 5 years ago) the teachers had much more control and discipline over their students. We were not allowed to talk back to the teacher, have cell phones or skateboard on campus! The unprofessionalism of the teachers was unbelievable. None of my high school teachers would ever have behaved that way.

jennifer-494 Attention Bruce Burns, I am so very glad you are not a teacher because you seem far too smug and self-important with apparently no sense of humor. You would be a terrible instructor.Moving on...I am a middle school English teacher who absolutely *adored* Chalk. It nailed the nuances, struggles, and joys of teaching, and it made me even more convinced I've got one of the best jobs on earth.As someone who entered teaching as a second career after working as a reporter, I can honestly say teaching is not for everyone. But if you're bright, caring, and can think fast on your feet, you might be cut out for it. The rewards are everything you would imagine them to be, and the challenges are far bigger than you could envision. "Chalk" celebrated it all without being overly sentimental like so many of those cheesy teacher as lifesaver films that are out there.For me, the best moment of the film came at the very end when Mr. Lowery is trying to rap with his students. It was so human, and the hard-won affection from his students was so real...I could totally relate.Schools are like little small towns full of gossips, crazies, heroes, and everything in between..."Chalk" nailed that as well...complete with the Happy Hours every teacher knows and loves (and depends on!).Overall a great little film that will ring true for anyone with a sense of humor...and especially with anyone who has ever uttered the words, "All right everyone, get out a piece of paper and put your name on the corner." :-)

Jenn Brown Delightful mockumentary about new teachers. Well cast, well acted, and a brilliant structure that not only plays for laughs, but more than little 'only serious' edge to it. Basically if you were ever a student or a teacher, or a parent of a student, you'll get something out of this film. There's not much more I can say about it besides go see it when it hopefully releases in March. Oh, and it's so good, there's talk about it becoming a series. Think thats premature? Wait til you see the most refreshing sendup on spelling bees ever imagined. Then think about the fact that the extras playing students and teachers are just that. It's fresh and kinetic, and doesn't take itself too seriously.