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High School Musical: The Music in You

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Lauren-Claire Poitevant, Where to watch: Disney Channel, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Real-life teens bring HSM to the stage.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some jealousy/resentment and talk of cliques. On the upside, some teens say the cooperative effort between two rival high schools has bred teamwork and friendship among the cast members.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Teens occasionally talk about flirting with the opposite sex and which of their peers are in serious relationships.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    No outright product-pushing, but the commercial-length interstitial episodes make heavy mention of the High School Musical name. Original cast members Monique Coleman (who plays Taylor) and Olesya Rulin (Kelsi) make a guest appearance in one segment.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About High School Musical: The Music in You

Parents need to know that this documentary about real-life teens putting on a production of High School Musical airs in sporadic 5-minute "interstitial" installments (also available on DisneyChannel.com) -- just enough time to grab kids' attention before signing off and making them crave more, which might leave them frustrated. And if you're looking to soothe the HSM fever in your house, this won't help. That said, the reality-style show (which will culminate in a half-hour special) celebrates the cooperative effort required to put on a successful show, and the teen stars often comment glowingly about how the experience has changed them and introduced them to new friends they otherwise wouldn't have met.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether this type of series -- short-form episodes that air unpredictably -- is fun or frustrating. Aside from the length of the episodes, is it different from "regular" TV? If so, how? Families can also discuss the idea of adapting High School Musical to the stage. How does your familiarity with the movie affect your impression of the "live" version? What other stories have you seen in both stage and movie form? Do you think it's more harder to act on stage or in a movie? Why? Tweens: Are you interested in drama? What movie role would you like to play?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    the cats

    hi damit

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Nevada
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    a must read book for every age if they can read yet

    i love high school musical but #2 they souldent show in schools cause they kiss at the end

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    HSM IS GREAT

    Hsm (high school musical) Is Great For all ages Good Message and its great for kids and there parents i know i said for all ages but i say ages 7+ because some of the love seens

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Great show! We look forward to each short and can't wait to see the docume

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    realy good

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