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Hatley High (2003)
Director: Phil Price
Cast: Nicolas Wright, Rachelle Lefevre, Nwamiko Madden, James A. Woods
Runtime90 min
Rating14A
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The Canadian teen comedy Hatley High sends up high school sports rituals by placing a most unlikely competitive game at the center of its story: that of chess. Tommy (Nicholas Wright) is a new arrival in his parents' hometown of Hatley, whose mother recently died. He discovers, after the fact, that his mom was once a chess pro and thus a legend in the community. Tommy's chess-fixated peers accept him almost instantly, inferring that he must have inherited his dear mother's skills, but in time Tommy carves out a niche for himself independently of his mom's legacy, and strikes up an enduring romance with Hyacinthe (Rachelle Lefevre) a "chess cheerleader." Two fictional British filmmakers "frame" the tale by filming it for a documentary that they are producing, and thus provide witty, ongoing narration.
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Director Phil Price's 2003 teen comedy Hatley High offers a refreshingly unique take on high school dynamics, blending classic coming-of-age elements with an unconventional focus on chess as the central competitive sport. Led by a strong cast including Nicolas Wright, the film deftly balances humor, heart, and thoughtful themes, making it a charming pick for fans of character-driven comedies.
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Hatley High is a 2003 independent comedy film directed by Phil Price and written by Myles Hainsworth. It was shown at various film festivals from September 2003 to 2005 including the San Diego Film Festival and the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival.
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