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High School Musical 2
- NR
- Genre: Musical
- 2007
Common Sense Media says
High School magic strikes again.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
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.
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.
What families can talk about
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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the high school musical is a great movie.it is for teenages but a kid 11 years old might like it too.i dont now.i like it alot and their songs too.i hear everyday in my computer
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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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A ripoff of grease and grease 2 with more howard the duck content
I hate this movie more than the original. It's like the Son of The Mask(2006 i think) only worse. I would rather watch Xanadu and Grease 2 anyday than this. I hate it. Skip it!!!!!!
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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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Kid, 12 years old
July 20, 2010
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I like this one the best
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: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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Yawn
Same as the first one it was pretty boring.
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| Studio: | Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment |
| Director: | Kenny Ortega |
| Cast: | Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron |
| Genre: | Musical |
| Run time: | 111 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | August 17, 2007 |
| DVD release date: | December 11, 2007 |
| MPAA rating: | NR |
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