Why Roger Ebert Was Wrong About The Skulls

Roger Ebert gave The Skulls one star after its March 2000 release. He wrote, "It isn’t a comedy, but that won’t stop anyone," and called the film "so ludicrous in so many different ways it achieves a kind of forlorn grandeur." The movie has since found a cult audience.

Featuring Joshua Jackson, Paul Walker and Leslie Bibb, it grossed $50.8 million against a $15 million budget. At its core The Skulls is a coming-of-age story about Luke McNamara, a rower from a less well-off background who joins the secret society while aiming to become a lawyer.

The film leans into themes of fitting in, popularity versus individuality, and embraces a goofy tone and corny dialogue; Paul Walker's Caleb Mandrake is a notable presence.

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