A step into the future - However, it is getting late into the evening...

Charlie Bartlett meets investigative journalism
Assassination of the high school president is the satire you've been waiting for. 

    Meet Robert 'Bobby' Funke, a sophomore with an investigative journalism itch. The newspaper staff doesn't take Bobbie seriously, let alone anyone else in the school. Yet somehow Bobby lands the chance to write a feature on the student council president, Paul Moore, a huge opportunity in, and of itself, and when the school's SAT scores go missing and Paul looks like the prime suspect Bobbie gets the opportunity of a lifetime. Don't forget National Merit Scholar and resident hottie, Francesca, who puts her faith in Bobbie because she knows she aced the SATs.

Pretty ridiculous, right?
   Yeah, that's exactly what makes Assassination so great. In the style of film noir, Assassination digs into high school stereotypes, authority figures, and what's really going on inside high schools. You don't have to recognize it as a satire in order to like it, but it will certainly help.
    The script is solid, albeit hip and wit based. For the most part, the casting is spot on. You may not have heard of all the actors, but you probably should have because they know their stuff. Mischa Barton isn't a shining star within the film, but she's also not a glaring beacon of bad. Reece Thompson nails Bobby and you'll find yourself wishing you knew the cute and quirky Funke.
  
    You may not be watching the film on the edge of your seat in complete suspense, but Assassination has a lot up its sleeve. Give it a try- this indie flick is worth your time.