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Beware the Gonzo

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Eddie starts an underground movement to give a voice to the misfits and nerds.
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Mark Olsen Los Angeles Times 09/29/2011
2.5/5
"Beware the Gonzo" isn't bad, it's just that for a film aiming to celebrate media rebellion it feels timid and unadventurous. Go to Full Review Kyle Smith New York Post 09/09/2011
0.5/4
"Beware the Gonzo" is a thoroughly amateurish effort at capturing clued-in and smartass teens. Go to Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times 09/08/2011
3/5
With its stacked moral deck, student stereotypes and false, halfhearted ending, "Beware the Gonzo" is really formula straining at the seams to be more. Go to Full Review Ethan Alter Television Without Pity 09/13/2011
While it covers familiar ground, it does so with a light touch. Go to Full Review S. Jhoanna Robledo Common Sense Media 09/12/2011
3/5
High school reporter exposes bully in teen comedy with edge. Go to Full Review Frank Lovece Film Journal International 09/09/2011
A crusading young reporter's high-school underground newspaper becomes a rallying point for the bullied and the outcast in this low-budget drama filmed in Brooklyn and Queens. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/08/2019 I enjoyed it. Nothing brilliant but definitely enjoyable: See more 06/02/2015 Everything Ezra takes into the screen, he leaves making a big impression, making you believe it's real. This started out shallow but ended in a very good note. Love it! See more 07/20/2014 LOVED this flick. Standing up to man! See more 09/17/2013 I found this movie very enjoyable, clever, and well done...even though I seem to be in the minority. I think that Ezra Miller is a very fine young actor, and I absolutely love the quirky roles that he takes on. This one included... See more 08/28/2013 I did not enjoy this movie as much as I thought I would from the trailer. Parents should know that is a lot of swearing and other comments parents may want to look out for. See more 02/24/2013 i think this is one of those movies that you have to be in the age group to enjoy See more Read all reviews
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Bryan Goluboff

Director

Zoë Kravitz

Evie Wallace

Jesse McCartney

Gavin Reilly

Campbell Scott

Arthur Gilman

Amy Sedaris

Diane Gilman

Judah Friedlander

Cafeteria Guy

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Movie Info

Synopsis Eddie starts an underground movement to give a voice to the misfits and nerds.
Director
Bryan Goluboff
Producer
Matt Weaver, Israel Wolfson, Craig Cohen
Screenwriter
Bryan Goluboff
Production Co
Corner Store Entertainment
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 24, 2012
Runtime
1h 34m