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High School Musical 3: Senior Year Soundtrack
- By Various Artists
- Genre: Soundtrack
Common Sense Media says
More of the same likeable HSM tunes.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that kids will be clamoring for Disney's hugely hyped soundtrack album. The good news is that it's squeaky-clean, well-performed kid pop that's family-safe, danceable, and fun, with plenty of positive messages.
What's the story?
There's a plot twist in the HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR SOUNDTRACK, as the wholesome, talented East High crew faces graduation and the scary future beyond. Even though they're as predictable and squeaky-clean as ever, the HSM 3 songs do deal with some real-life hard stuff, like facing separation from a sweetheart and uncertainty about what the future may hold.
Is it any good?
With Disney's usual high production standards and through-the-roof energy level, the cast delivers another dozen flawlessly performed songs in a variety of styles. A basketball championship game, a prom, and (go figure) a high school musical provide enough material to drive the plot, and the bits of over-the-top schlock even seem appropriate, not unlike the messages people write in each others' yearbooks.
Particular highlights include Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale's excellent performances and the song "A Night to Remember," which is a delightful peek at the frantic excitement of preparing for the prom.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about all the hype surrounding this CD -- and the High School Musical franchise in general. Do you think the early release singles ("Now or Never", "I Want It All") were designed to make you want to buy the whole CD and/or see the movie more? Did it work? Was the CD worth the wait? Families can also talk about "A Night to Remember," a funny song that describes getting ready for the prom from both the boy's and the girl's point of view. How do you prepare for an exciting night out?
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HIGH SCHOOL:FUN OR DEADLY
I THINK THAT HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL IS A WAY TO WATCH YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE & LISTEN TO YOUR FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SONGS.
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WHAT THE HECK
The 3rd movie was boring but the music was good. They said they meay make a 4th movie. What the heck!!
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Disney Clean with Positive Friendship Messages
High School Musical has never been known as 'dirty'. In fact, it has always been known as the cleanest famous movie ever. It's innocent, and has messages about friendship. The only concern is the obvious tie-in to the High School Musical franchise, which, unsurprisingly, has everything with an HSM tag on it. Overall, young girls will enjoy third dose.
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HS Musical is great!
Fun--up beat and a little sappy at time. The review and rating seem right on in terms of age and appropriateness. Taking my niece and nephew to see the movie this weekend.
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not so great
to me a couple of the songs are just ok but the rest are awful. ( a couple songs are about relationships)
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| Artist: | Various Artists |
| Release date: | October 14, 2008 |
| Label: | Disney |
| Genre: | Soundtrack |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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