MTV is not known for their great films. With a resume including such dismal efforts as Joe's Apartment and Varsity Blues, they finally score with this hilarious new comedy from Alexander Payne (Citizen Ruth).

This raunchy high school satire recalls Michael Lehmann's Heathers, Wes Anderson's Rushmore, and some of John Hughes' teen comedies of the 80s. Matthew Broderick plays a teacher who encourages a dumb, yet likable jock to run against an annoying overachiever (brilliantly played by Reese Witherspoon) for student body president.

Broderick gives one his best performances in years with a character that serves as sort of an older extension of his most famous alter ego--Ferris Bueller.

However, the real star of the film is Payne. His crisp, witty dialogue and sharp, unexpected plot twists make Election one of the best and funniest films of the year. Most importantly, anyone who remembers high school will find that the film rings true, unlike Varsity Blues.