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Cubs is one of those films that critics have preserved for the future. It may not be on the same level as other films, but it's still just a parade of vanity seen through the lens of youth. At the time, it was undoubtedly an event, but what has remained? Ultimately, nothing special. Hysterical naive youth, wanting to deal with everything immediately, without thinking about tomorrow, disregarding everyone else. The older generation of parents is portrayed schematically as blind caution (the incredibly miscast duo of Jan Pivec and Blanka Waleská), as is the deliberately depicted teaching staff, portrayed as a bunch of fools, giving exams even to those intentionally sabotaging them. Why? Because they mean well? Or, on the contrary, are they afraid of having bad reviews for those they would let fail? The world of Cubs is a world of apparent obstacles that seem daunting and unjust in the eyes of children but are realistically part of the lives of adults in the 50s and today. What has changed since then? Nothing. Perhaps only the will of the teaching staff to support students during exams has disappeared with the establishment of the Center for Educational Results Assessment. But again, you can pay for a hotel even in your place of permanent residence. (15.02.2024)