
Up the Academy
The education they got wasn't in books.
Directed by Robert Downey Sr.
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A lighthearted comedy about four misfit boys bonding through the chaos and absurdity of military academy life.
Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the four geeks. Of course these boys know how to make a party out of the hard times. Will they be "real men" after one year.
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Is Up the Academy sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Up the Academy scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Up the Academy easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does Up the Academy end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Up the Academy violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Up the Academy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Up the Academy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Up the Academy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Up the Academy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Up the Academy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































