The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story

TV Movie
2014
TV-PG
1h 28m

IMDb RATING

4.7/10

1.6K

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The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story (2014)

A nostalgic look back at the '90s TV show that changed the landscape of Saturday mornings with America's favorite teens. "The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story" delves into the experiences of six unknown young actors placed into the Hollywood spotlight, exposing the challenges of growing up under public scrutiny while trying to maintain the squeaky clean image of their popular characters both on and off-screen.

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After being cast in the hit teen sitcom Saved by the Bell (1989), six unknown young actors must deal with the Hollywood spotlight and the challenges of growing up under public scrutiny.After being cast in the hit teen sitcom Saved by the Bell (1989), six unknown young actors must deal with the Hollywood spotlight and the challenges of growing up under public scrutiny.After being cast in the hit teen sitcom Saved by the Bell (1989), six unknown young actors must deal with the Hollywood spotlight and the challenges of growing up under public scrutiny.

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IMDb RATING

4.7/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations

Trivia
Many of the original show's core cast members - including Tiffani Thiessen, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley - have gone on record denouncing this film and the memoir it is based on. Dustin Diamond himself has stated that many of the events in his memoir were greatly embellished by a ghostwriter, and that, in fact, most of the events depicted in the book are completely untrue. Nevertheless, Diamond serves as an executive producer for this film.

Goofs
When Tiffani-Amber and Elizabeth sign in to audition for the role of Kelly, the sign-in sheet shows Taylor Parker auditioning for the role of Jessie Spano. However, after Tiffani-Amber and Elizabeth audition, it's revealed there are only two female roles (Kelly and Lisa), and the producers wish to create a new role (Jessie) specifically for Elizabeth. Therefore the role of Jessie Spano couldn't have existed yet when the girls signed the sign-in sheet before the audition.

Quotes
Mark-Paul Gosselaar: Look. The point of this is for the show to work, we have to help each other. If we're having fun, the audience will feel that. It's true.

Connections
Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Dwayne Johnson/Mel B/Chronixx (2014)

Soundtracks
We Got the Beat
Written by Charlotte Caffey
Performed by The Go-Go's

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Featured review

6/10

Not bad at all, but lacks a point...

I am aware it is Dustin's version; however, it misses the point on describing the real problems and frictions between the cast. They barely display the character's personalities, hobbies, and their life outside the set, which would be helpful to understand some issues.

Instead, the script focuses on describing things we already knew. I know, it is Dustin's story, but a little more objectivity wouldn't hurt.

The acting is surprisingly good, specially the young man that plays Dustin. The rest of the cast does perfectly their job although it seems they haven't seen the original Saved by the Bell series.

I would definitely recommend this one for fans of the series, like myself. I grew watching this series and became part of my life, so, getting extra information after 22 years was a good nostalgic touch, although I expected to see more of the "private" details.