High School Musical (Encore Edition) [2006]

See Larger Image	Manufacturer: Walt Disney Pictures Starring: Ryne Sanborn, Alyson Reed, Monique Coleman, Vanessa-Anne Hudgens, Olesya Rulin Directed By: Kenny Ortega Average Customer Rating:


Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: To Be Announced Binding: DVD EAN: 8717418110956 Format: Full Screen Label: Walt Disney Pictures Manufacturer: Walt Disney Pictures Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Walt Disney Pictures Region Code: 2 Release Date: 2006-12-04 Running Time: 98 Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Theatrical Release Date: 2006
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Editorial Reviews: The Disney Channel's High School Musical is a combination of backstage action and Grease without the unwholesome habits. Scoring record ratings at the time of its January 2006 broadcast, it's a smash hit with tween audiences (ages 6 to 10), but appealing for all ages. At a New Year's Eve party, Troy (Zac Efron) has a chance meeting with Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) when they share a karaoke song. Lo and behold, when school resumes, they discover that Gabriella has just transferred to Troy's East High School, a campus divided into tight cliques of jocks, cheerleaders, brainiacs, and skater dudes. Eager to recapture the magic they'd discovered during karaoke, Troy and Gabriella consider auditioning for the school's upcoming musical, much to the dismay of the school's frost queen/theater goddess, Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale). Problem is, Troy is also the star of the basketball team and Gabrielle is being recruited to compete in the Scholastic Decathlon. Will they give up their cliques to start something new, or will they do as the show's first big anthem urges and "Stick to the Status Quo"? Well, this is a Disney movie, so maybe the sacrifices won't be that hard, and even the hints of romance are mild. The bestselling soundtrack is catchy in that Disney-pop kind of way, mixing in a dash of hip-hop ("Getcha Head in the Game," punctuated by squeaky basketball shoes and other sound effects), salsa ("Bop to the Top"), and the endearingly hammy ("What I've Been Looking For" performed by Sharpay and her brother, Ryan, played by Lucas Gabreel). It's not hard to imagine High School Musical becoming a semi-staple for high school groups to perform themselves. DVD bonus features include sing-along subtitles; a 9-minute featurette discussing casting, recording sessions, and rehearsals; a multi-angle look at a rehearsal of "Bop to the Top"; and music videos for "We're All in This Together" and a song that didn't make it into the final film, "I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," performed by Efron, Hudgens, Tisdale, and Gabreel. --David Horiuchi
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: THE WORST FILM EVER. Comment: Dont not buy this film it is the worst film ever. Bad singing and dancing and realy realy realy boring it is very bad this film realy is poor as well as number 2 and 3 even though i havent seen those i can tell there even worse then this poor boring film. Customer Rating: Summary: Oh dear... Comment: I think my title pretty much sums this film up. What an earth was Disney thinking of making this film? Well, actually I know they were only thinking of money, and so here we are, with High School Musical tarnishing the good Disney name. I mean come on...the film is cheesy - and I admit that there's nothing wrong with cheesy sometimes - but this goes beyond the boundaries. Not to mention the fact that the songs are utter rubbish, as is the acting, and the whole plot of the story. And seriously, my friends all love Zac Efron; he is not good-looking or cool in any way. I know that I'm going to get no people finding this helpful, unless that person hates High School Musical. But I dont care because I'm not going to sit here while I could save others from watching this tedious film which is like being tortured. I was verging on sucicidal depression watching that - well, actually, I'm exaggerating but it is one of the worst films EVER. And High School Musical 2 and 3 are no better. I suggest you watch a slightly better musical, such as The Lion King or Mamma Mia. Its now clear what kind of rubbish people will make if they're going to make money from it. Customer Rating: Summary: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL! Comment: CHEESY CHESSY. High school musical 3 is the best by miles, go to cinema and watch that instead! save your money! Customer Rating: Summary: I enjoyed it (but don't tell anyone) Comment: As a straight 39-year-old man I was wary of watching High School Musical to say the least. However I really enjoyed it. Okay, it is an all smiling all dancing cheesy musical. And you can predict the storyline from the opening credits. But it is done in such a pleasant way that you probably won't be able to help yourself singing along, even if it is to yourself! The story is hardly groundbreaking. Boy meets girl on vacation. They click (singing a karaoke duet, of course) and, would you believe it, she is transferred to his High School. He's a top basketball player but has a secret desire to sing and dance. They try out for the school musical and the rest as they say is history, or at least a good laugh. Some scenes are quite funny, the main and supporting cast are excellent. There's nothing more to say except enjoy this movie, even if you may not want to admit it afterwards! Customer Rating: Summary: cheesy and fantastic Comment: Been trying to ween my 9 yr old daughter off toons for an age, High school musical worked. first play, complete silence totaly absorbed. second play, tapping feet singing chouros. and ever since dance moves full songs and teaching it to me. I am a single parent and on a rainy day I know im in for a work out. More Reviews