Same as the first one it was pretty boring.
High School Musical 2
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Common Sense says
High School magic strikes again.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of High School Musical 2 was written by Emily Ashby
Parents need to know that although this energy-packed sequel to the wildly popular High School Musical presents a fairly sanitized view of teen life -- wrongs are righted in the end, all parties walk away friends, etc. -- it also has plenty of positive messages about being true to yourself, following your own path in life, and valuing true friendship. Staying true to its squeaky-clean predecessor, the sequel spends more time on music than on making out (in fact, the only kisses come at the end and are very sweet), and there's really nothing here that's likely to concern parents of tweens.
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- Families can talk about how the media typically presents teen life. Do you think people get an inaccurate view of teen life from the media? Why or why not? Tweens: Do you find the characters and scenarios in this movie believable? Why or why not? Were any of the issues the characters faced similar to ones you've experienced? If so, how did you handle them? Families can also discuss how this movie compares to the original. How have the characters changed since the first High School Musical? Which do you like better? Why?
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What’s the Story?
When Troy is offered a summer job at a posh country club, he gets his girlfriend Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens), longtime buddy Chad (Corbin Bleu), and a bunch of other Wildcats hired there as well. Little does Troy know that the scheming socialite behind the job offer was snooty Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale), whose daddy owns the club and who has her summer sights set on snatching Troy out of Gabriella's arms. She tempts Troy with a flashy job, famous friends, and the promise of a college basketball scholarship if he devotes his time to her. Eventually he has to choose between this fast track to success and the person he knows himself to be.
Is It Any Good?
For fans of the first High School Musical, the sequel picks up right where the original left off, not missing a beat with 10 catchy new songs and improved choreography. A little extra maturity in the cast only increases the characters' likeability, and the slightly more emotional storyline (Efron even seems on the brink of tears during one sad scene) will win points with older viewers who may tire of teen issues being too easily resolved on TV.
There's no doubt that tweens will flock to HSM2 like they did to the first, and, once again, parents can rest assured that there's nothing to worry about here -- unless you take exception to the movie's sparkling, sanitized view of teen life. There's no bad language, no violence, no drinking, and only one kiss (which, as in the original, is reserved for the end of the movie). Tweens who watch will be treated to positive messages about relatable issues like overcoming cliques, valuing friendship, being true to yourself, and standing up for what you believe in.
Movie Details
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video, Director: Kenny Ortega
Run time: 111 minutes
Theatrical release: 08/17/2007, DVD release: 12/11/2007
MPAA Rating: NR
Run time: 111 minutes
Theatrical release: 08/17/2007, DVD release: 12/11/2007
MPAA Rating: NR
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Yawn
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Fun for whole family
Our whole family watches this. Our 5 year old sings along and can recite the lines too.
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
Not inappropriate... Just bad!
There is nothing wrong with this movie... I just hated it! Its not my type of movie...
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
:D
It was cute, but I hated how at the end of HSM1 Sharpay got along with everyone, and by the time this one came, she was enemies with them again. That didn't work out. But this movie was funny.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Not good sequel to the series. :(
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
cool job
i like it i rate it 7+
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
you should see this
yay i love highschool musical
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
Ewwwww
It's A baby movie
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
BORING!!
This movie is so boring you get sick.This actors are not that good but it is kid apropriate. Kids 0 and up can watch this movie! boo high school musical 2!!
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Again?
This film has even more songs then the first film. I have given up hope for this series.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
From Good To The Worst
I used to be obsessed over High School Musical, until everybody became obsessed. They're now driving me crazy: everywhere I look, HSM adverts, T-shirts, backpacks... whatever. Very young children (5-6 years)are simply obsessed with this movie because everybody they know is too. I know children who haven't even seen the movie, and they love it! Plus the movies are too corny and lame.
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Good Movie!
If this movie is not for young kids then who is it for. I am very strict with what my son watches and I like this movie. There is one kiss in the whole movie and there is no real sexual content because all of the relationships are very innocent. The story line is basic and probably a little boring to the teens. I took my son to see Madagascar because it was a cartoon and regretted it for adult jokes but even though this movie is real kids it has none of that.
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I rate this title pause for age 9 and give it
Ew
This movie is horrible, just like the first
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Worst Movie Ever!!
Ok, first of all I didn't want to see this weird movie anyway, but I was forced too.I was at summer camp and they made every camper watch it!It was the worst time of my life! The first one was horrible but this one was worse. They made a third one and I have two choices,do not see it ever or go to see it and make fun of it. Don't waste your time watching this movie.
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I rate this title off for age 0 and give it
I felt sick of boredom
Sooo boring. Way worse than the first. DON'T WATCH IT!
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
HSM 2 is an inspiring movie, it's fun, and exciting!!! This movie made me feel like I was in the movie. There was nothing innappropriate in the hole movie, it's perfect for kids as long as they haven't heard about Vannessa Ann Hudgens' pics... crazysva
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
cheesy but good
This isn't the best movie i have ever seen but it isn't the worst. It seems like Disney always portrays high school as a big fun game but it's not, theres gangs, drugs and a lot more. Anybody that thinks this movie has a lot of kissing in it has got to be out ogf there mind, it is very clean and good movie for any age.
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| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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