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High School Musical (2006)

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Reviews Counted:8

Fresh:5

Rotten:3

Average Rating:5.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens star in this Disney Channel Original Movie as popular basketball team captain Troy and smart, stunning academic Gabriella. Both shock the members of the social... Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens star in this Disney Channel Original Movie as popular basketball team captain Troy and smart, stunning academic Gabriella. Both shock the members of the social cliques to which they belong when they each decide to audition for the high school's musical. By proving themselves to be brilliant performers, can these two teens lead their peers towards more open-minded thinking and acceptance of one another? HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is a family-appropriate feature filled with hip music, popular dance moves, and tons of school spirit. [More]

Starring: Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel

Starring: Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Alyson Reed, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Bart Johnson, Olesya Rulin, Chris Warren, Ryne Sanborn

Director: Kenny Ortega

Director: Kenny Ortega
Screenwriter: Peter Barsocchini
Composer: David Lawrence

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Feb 17, 2009

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  • The power of music explodes like never before in this spectacular Blu-ray Disc™ Remix Edition of the Emmy(R) Award-winning HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL! The smash-hit Disney Channel Original Movie now features theater-quality sound, the best picture available, and awesome bonus features that will rock your world. Get a prime spot on the red carpet for the star-studded Hollywood premiere, and join the High School Reunion where the cast reunites in an exclusive interview to share how the movie phenomenon has changed their lives. Plus, stand up and experience the Dance Along, in which Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and Ryan give step-by-step instructions to popular dance sequences "Get'cha Head In The Game" and "We're All In This Together." Hear two exclusive remixed versions of your favorite songs and watch three new music videos. In pristine picture, sound and quality only Blu-ray™ can deliver, this HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL REMIX EDITION is bigger, bolder and more rockin' than ever!
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    Pop fluff intended for kids stuck between Dora the Explorer and Gossip Girl. Consider it a bonus that it's tolerable, if not fun, for the rest of us as well.

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    02/28/09
    Ryan Cracknell
    Ryan Cracknell
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    There's no denying the tween audience was hungering for this movie, without even knowing it. [Blu-ray]

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    02/14/09
    Peter Canavese
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    A simplistic, and single minded teen romp filled with Disney channel regulars that disappears from your collective memory minutes after viewing it...

    Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment 2 Comments
    07/10/07
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
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    A schmaltzy little piece of obvious fluff that's directed in truly horrendous fashion and populated by cardboard characters who spit out simplistic platitudes and breathy pop tunes.

    Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com | comment 5 Comments
    12/10/06
    Scott Weinberg
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    For all its ungainliness, its cheesiness, its silliness, High School Musical is undoubtedly a great big heap of fun.

    Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com | comment 5 Comments
    05/28/06
    David Cornelius
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    ...it's difficult to imagine even the most die-hard fan of musicals finding anything here worth embracing.

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment 1 Comment
    05/27/06
    David Nusair
    David Nusair
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    the filmmakers were just trying to tell a story. Sex, drugs and violence just didn't factor into that equation

    Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment 2 Comments
    05/25/06
    Kevin Carr
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    with a name like "Sharpay," it's gotta be good

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment 6 Comments
    05/18/06
    Christopher Null
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