I used to like it but now it is so boring!
High School Musical
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Common Sense says
A modern-day Grease for tweens.
Themes in this movie include: dating/crushes, friendship, peer pressure
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of High School Musical was written by Lucy Maher
Parents need to know that this made-for-TV movie is hugely popular with tweens -- and has spawned its own marketing empire, from CDs to clothes to video games. Its sanitized depiction of high school may not ring true to older teens, but tweens will get strong messages about acceptance and being true to yourself -- as well as about supporting your friends when they want to try something new. A father-son relationship is tested when the boy asserts his independence, and there are some near-kisses between the lead couple, but overall this is tame stuff.
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What’s the Story?
Filled with important messages, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is an upbeat made-for-TV movie about a pair of teens who, after discovering a mutual love of song, overcome pressure from friends to ditch their newfound hobby.
Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) meet when they are paired for a New Year's Eve karaoke contest while vacationing with their families. Once they return to East High, Troy, captain of the school's basketball team, and studious Gabriella, who has just transferred in, find out that they're in the same homeroom class and become friends. And when auditions are announced for the school's musical, the pair decides to try out. Their duet is impressive enough to earn a callback, which sparks the anger of usual lead performers Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale) and her brother Ryan (Lucas Grabeel). Also unhappy are the members of Gabriella's academic decathlon team, who need her help to win an upcoming match, and Troy's teammates, who have been practicing for an important championship game. Fearful that the pair might choose singing over them, the groups work together to convince Gabriella that Troy is no longer interested in trying out for the play. But once they see how hurtful their actions are, they come clean, and Gabriella and Troy figure out a way to do everything.
Is It Any Good?
What infuses High School Musical with much of its spunk are Efron's and Hutchinson's lively performances; both come across as friendly, well-adjusted, and immensely likeable. During the song-and-dance-filled musical numbers -- including "Breaking Free," "Start of Something New," and "We're All in This Together" (all Billboard 100 hits) -- the movie sometimes feels more like a music video. The only thing that really detracts from the movie is the sugar-coated way that it portrays issues that regularly cause teens angst, such as entrenched cliques, self-esteem, and peer pressure. The world of High School Musical seems to be right next door to Pleasantville, where everything works out and everyone gets along in the end.
Movie Details
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Director: Kenny Ortega
Run time: 98 minutes
Theatrical release: 5/23/2006, DVD release: 5/23/2006
MPAA Rating: NR
Run time: 98 minutes
Theatrical release: 5/23/2006, DVD release: 5/23/2006
MPAA Rating: NR
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
I don't understand why people are so obsessed.. but to each their own..I guess.
Ew, sinse when are kids so in the school spirit? Well, it would be nice ( minus the singing ) To tell the truth I just hate it. I've seen it ( Its impossible not to with Disney channel constantly showing it ) and I only like tiny un noticeable parts. The rest is cheesy, they could have worked better on the acting and skript, the constant singing (although its a musical) gets weird and annoying. The dancing is pretty good though. I don't understand how this movie has any realation to Grease, Grease is a classic, and better done. It just seems like a coy to sell silly things like dolls, singing pens, clothes, and a bunch of things with HSM all over it.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
cute
It was a cute movie. I saw it in 1st grade and loved it so I think allot of little kids would like it.
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
it makes my eyes bleed
i hate this piece of S**** this movie sucked so bad i wish i could give it no stars
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Don't Hate Me Because I am Not Obsessed with It
People are so obsessed with it! (No offence to those poor souls that love it) its just not healthy to be so obsessed with it all the time. I mean they made pens, posters, shoes, shirts, wardrobes, bed spreads so on. All it shows is a bunch of bad acting, dancing and singing like a bunch of wackos. (Some dancing was okay, although I don't like the songs) I don't want to rant or nothing.. okay, yes I do. Well its all people talk about really. Its a con to get little girls to buy their products, and it really has no meaning. For little kids it may be intertaning, but they like to show off and back stab on there. They act like High School is a huge preppy fairy tail that everyone can be popular and nobody can tear you down. I like their energy, but its lies. I am not saying they have to be realistic but they don't have to make up stuff! And they act like THAT is what put Disney to the top. No. Disney is being distroyed. (Go on YouTube *user Magma15x* will explain to you in a funny way) I mean all of the characters are these gorgious popular kids trying to make it to the top with NONstop singing... well, I appreiseate their hard work, I just think I wasted my time watching the movie.. (Forgive me)
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Only watch this if you want to stare at Zac Efron for roughly 2 hours.
Aren't there enough of these idiotic tweeny bopper movies out already? Don't Zac and Vanessa look a little old for high school anyway. Besides, the movie is totally pointless. *Sigh*
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Kids ages: 6, 9
I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itWhy??? We Rated This iffy for ages 8-12
8-10 the word "b---t" is used 11-12 they can also not sing it in school handled "booty".
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
gret movie i love it
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Kids ages: 8
I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great for 8+
I didn't know the true meaning of believing in yourself until I saw HSM what a joy.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
high school musical
i love this movie
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
high school musical
i love this movie
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
high school musical
i love this movie
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
A Grease rip-off with Howard the Duck film content
I hate this movie because it's a rip-off of Grease. It has corny songs and cheesy dances. Disney should get rid of it or Al R. Kahn will torture the anime. Skip it!!!!
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Nuh uh!
Guys, its not modern day Grease for kids, its a RIPOFF of Grease. Very corny. I hope Disney gets rid of this stuff soon.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Good movie!
Good set of movies a little cheesy but very memorable! I liked it.
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I rate this title off for age 5 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Perfect for little kids
It's so corny to me they there song are cheesy and there's fruity guy in here
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Wat team wild.i didn't say it should carry u all away
Now listen guys pple dat say it's boring are in my own case just blabbing.those dat say role model are bad are just capin bcos they are really awesom.parents let ur kids watch it it is nice and cool
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I rate this title off for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
This movie is dumb!
Yes, I'm an 8-in-a-half-year-old girl, but all of HSM SUCKS! WAY too preppy for me! Too much preppiness. Twilight is MUCH better than this idiotic little girl stuff! DON'T LET YOUR KIDS WATCH THIS, PARENTS!
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Perfect for kids 6-15!!
This movie is great!! I think is is for around 6+ because it has a lot of music.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
e.g. Perfect for older kids,teens,kids and parents.
Oh my God I over over love it.i don't get tired of watching it
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