‘Bring It On’ was ahead of its time — but the times still haven’t caught up

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  • August 22, 2020

There are plenty of good reasons to revisit the hit 2000 film Bring It On — a comedic masterpiece so timelessly entertaining the late Roger Ebert once dubbed it “the Citizen Kane of cheerleading movies.” 

From its endlessly quotable dialogue to its visionary use of Toni Basil’s “Hey Mickey,” every viewing of Bring It On delivers a great rom-com, a riveting rivalry epic, a healthy dose of nostalgia, and a stellar excuse to do spirit fingers. It’s a perfect throwback: stylish, bubbly, and unceasingly fun.

But when director Peyton Reed and writer Jessica Bendinger get on the phone with Mashable to celebrate Bring It On’s 20th anniversary, happening this week, there’s not much interest in rehashing its more light-hearted elements. In 2020, there’s one conversation about the Rancho Carne Toros and East Compton Clovers that seems more pressing than all the others: How is it possible some people still don’t get it? Read more…

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‘Bring It On’ was ahead of its time — but the times still haven’t caught up