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The Skulls was a lot better than expected. More than a decent time-waster, the script is well-written, and the plot a historically plausible what-if about a secret society of the rich and powerful, who pull the strings not just in society, but on each other.

The story is about a poor but streetwise kid struggling to pay his tuition at Harvard. He displays abilities that set him above the crowd, so is invited to join the Skulls, an elite group of sons of Harvard alum, all of whom are wealthy, and some of whom have risen to powerful positions, such as judge and senator. The kid's bank account is full, and everything seems grand, until his roommate decides to write an expose on the Skulls, which ends in his gruesome death. Not wanting to be part of the coverup, the kid must use every ounce of his street smarts to end the Skull's grip on him, and bring the truth to light.

The lead actor doesn't turn in a very strong performance, but the supporting actors more than pull their weight, so it balances out. The ending was surprising and the stunts, especially the driving, rock.

This film is nicely shot and has a really good look to it, but these can't save it from a terrible script, wafer-thin plot, generally poor perfomances and lack of a single character with whom one could sympathise.

Avoid.