A Tale of Bullies and Friends in “”Mean Creek””

There is none in the school yard feared more than the bully, who taunts and hurls insults at those less fortunate in the recess pecking order. These menaces on the playgrounds/basketball courts/wherever around schools inspire fear in their fellow students. Despite their intimidation tactics, however, they can be more complicated individuals, and may actually be very afraid themselves.

The group’s plot involves them pretending it is Sam’s birthday and inviting George along for a celebratory boating trip, and once there to give him a proverbial dose of his medicine (i.e. to embarrass him). The guys will be joined by Millie (Carly Schroeder), Sam’s friend, who comes along with the idea that she

Updated: August 27, 2004 — 3:00 am