ibpiar Main parts of the movie are not believable. If Matt Damon wasn't angry at Brendan Fraser for taking his girlfriend, would he tell classmates that David was Jewish? David helped them win. So, it's not clear at all. The headmaster, the coach, a few alumni knew that David was Jewish. They decided to enroll David. If kids don't like it, too bad. My favorite part is when David puts Magen David back on after kids find out he is Jewish. It's a great lesson. Don't try to blend in. Whenever Jews try to blend in, eventually they suffer. Obviously, it's hard for a high school senior to understand. Especially, when there are so many incentives to do so.

Irishchatter OK I know these great actors such as Matt Damon and Brendan Fraser just were getting started in becoming famous, however I didn't find watching this film that entertaining. It was just the scenes dragged on and most of the characters didn't seem to have interest in doing the scenes. I only wanted to watch this movie because of Matt Damon and Brendan Fraser really. I was disappointed, especially since I'm not a football fan. I suggest anyone should really love the sport before watching this because I didn't understand some of the basics of the sport. I know it's a sport and you kick a ball around but that's all I know! It's a movie that I definitely regretted watching!

skoolgurl_13 Scranton High school senior David Greene (Fraser) is accepted at St. Matthews an elite prep school in New England circa 1955. Diligent and hard working Greene strives to succeed in athletics and academia while at the same time keeping a low profile of his Jewish heritage. His dream of going to an ivy league school is jeopardized when a classmate with a grudge exposes Greene's alleged secret.Exceptionally fine acting by Fraser and supporting actor Matt Damon make this film enjoyable however the depiction of one dimensional prep school boys is not only stereotypical but it has been done before. This film in a nutshell deals with religious acceptance and belonging in an era where being Jewish was taboo, I guess it's why my title is appropriately called "when Jewish eyes are crying." Although they may cry today from hatefulness and fear they will rejoice tomorrow when all is well.

thinker1691 Every fine Eastern school has some old traditions. When selecting a college or University which will eventually become your Alma Matter, it become doubly prestigious. Therein, too are the seeds of bigotry, racism and often as not antisemitism. This story written by Dick Wolf and directed by Robert Mandel is a fine addition to so many others which bring out the often buried hatred of classmates whom we so often considered our most steadfast friends. This then is the story of David Greene (Brendan Fraser) who selected as his best friend Charlie Dillon (Matt Damon). Together they strive to make their way through the school year. However, even though they share the hardships and principals of the rigors of the school, theirs is also a tenuous friendship based on wealth and social standing. Both of which are prerequisites for social acceptance. When Dillion's envy of his best friend gets the better of him, he uses any means to right what he believes to be his share of the school popularity. Chris O'Donnell, Ben Affleck and Kevin Tighe round out the cast. The movie is exceptional for exposing what many schools lack the courage to do. Further, the combination of it's cast insure this will become a Classic, for the young actors. ****