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Sky High (2005)

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Reviews Counted:120

Fresh:87

Rotten:33

Average Rating:6.5/10

Consensus: This highly derivative superhero coming-of-age flick is moderately entertaining, family-friendly fluff.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for action violence and some mild language

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Jul 29, 2005 Wide

Box Office: $63,939,454

Synopsis: Most teenagers cringe at the thought of meeting their parents' high expectations--good grades, well-behaved friends, and a plan for the future--and none more so than Will Stronghold (Michael... Most teenagers cringe at the thought of meeting their parents' high expectations--good grades, well-behaved friends, and a plan for the future--and none more so than Will Stronghold (Michael Angarano), the son of legendary superheroes Commander (Kurt Russell) and Jetstream (Kelly Preston). This clever Disney comedy follows Will from his first day as star student at Sky High, an elite school for the children of superheroes. The only problem is that Will apparently has no special powers, and he can't let his parents find out! Lacking the abilities needed to attend hero classes, Will falls in with the misfit sidekicks, whose only powers include turning into a guinea pig, glowing, and melting. However, when an old villain with a new power reappears on the scene, the pressure is on Will and his sidekicks to save his parents, his school, and the earth itself. Perhaps as a tribute to the classic era of teen films, SKY HIGH features a soundtrack bursting with 1980s hits covered by contemporary artists, including Flashlight Brown, Bowling for Soup, and Vitamin C. The film also features performances that will please adult viewers, including a cameo as the school principal by former Wonder Woman Lynda Carter, comedian Dave Foley as a washed up sidekick, and EVIL DEAD star Bruce Campbell as Coach Boomer. Truly fun for all ages, the charming teen stars, fast pace, and universal story make SKY HIGH a clear family classic on par with SIXTEEN CANDLES, SPY KIDS, and NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION. [More]

Starring: Kurt Russell, Michael Angarano, Bruce Campbell, Dave Foley

Starring: Kurt Russell, Michael Angarano, Bruce Campbell, Dave Foley, Kelly Preston, Liz Winstead, Lynda Carter, Kevin McDonald

Director: Mike Mitchell

Director: Mike Mitchell
Screenwriter: Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley
Producer: Andrew Gunn
Composer: Michael Giacchino
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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  • Sky High
  • A super adventure of heroic proportions, this crowd-pleasing hit from Walt Disney Pictures stars Hollywood favorites Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston! The son of legendary heroes Commander (Russell) and Jetstream (Preston), young Will Stronghold carries huge expectations as he enters a high-tech high school known for molding the heroes of tomorrow. With no apparent superpowers of his own, however, Will seems destined to grow up a mere sidekick. But as he discovers his true strengths, he'll also learn that it takes loyalty and teamwork to truly become a hero!~~
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    A family-friendly and legitimately enjoyable Disney flick.

    Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    E! Online

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    Full Review Source: Hollywood.com | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Hollywood.com

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    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    04/01/06
    Empire Magazine

    Flying High on fun. Superhero teenage movie hilarious.

    Full Review Source: Sympatico.ca | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Angela Baldassarre
    Angela Baldassarre
    Sympatico.ca

    Here, teen empowerment takes on a very literal form, even if events never stray far from the world as envisaged in a John Hughes movie.

    Full Review Source: Eye for Film | comment Comment
    08/06/07
    Anton Bitel
    Anton Bitel
    Eye for Film

    Exaggeration works for Sky High.

    Full Review Source: Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah) | comment Comment
    08/01/05
    Audrey Rock-Richardson
    Audrey Rock-Richardson
    Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)

    'Sky High' includes enough funny scenes and colorful characters to hold the interest of adults and youngsters alike.

    Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | comment Comment
    07/30/05
    Betty Jo Tucker
    Betty Jo Tucker
    ReelTalk Movie Reviews

    This movie about a high school for superheroes is so good-natured and self-deprecating that it's virtually impossible to dislike the thing.

    Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Bill Muller
    Bill Muller
    Arizona Republic
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    Sky High is a blast-off into good fun for the kids.

    Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Bruce Kirkland
    Bruce Kirkland
    Jam! Movies

    Sky High is a diverting family comedy that at its best aims to be a live-action Incredibles and at its middling a live-action episode of Kim Possible.

    Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Carrie Rickey
    Carrie Rickey
    Philadelphia Inquirer
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    Sky High doesn't make any big statements. In fact, modesty is a big part of its appeal — even its cheesy special effects add to the warm, homey quality it strives for and achieves.

    Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
    Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
    St. Paul Pioneer Press

    ...achieves a miraculous level of kitchy zip thanks to its creative casting of Kurt Russell, Lynda Carter, and Bruce Campbell.

    Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | comment Comment
    06/21/09
    Cole Smithey
    Cole Smithey
    ColeSmithey.com

    Bright and eager to please, it reworks themes and situations from teen films of a generation ago in a manner that makes a surprising amount of sense today.

    Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
    08/10/05
    Daniel Eagan
    Daniel Eagan
    Film Journal International

    ...an unexpected treat, crossing the superhero saga with the teenage 'coming of age' comedy. It's a clever and often surprising mix that works.

    Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
    07/31/05
    Daniel M. Kimmel
    Daniel M. Kimmel
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette

    It’s the sort of kid’s fare that parents love to get: genuinely smart, genuinely funny, genuinely fun all around.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    08/02/05
    David Cornelius
    David Cornelius
    eFilmCritic.com

    Because Sky High opens with a fantastically entertaining half hour, it's hard not to be disappointed when the film morphs into a routine high school drama...

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
    07/31/05
    David Nusair
    David Nusair
    Reel Film Reviews

    A brightly entertaining teenage comedy as frothy and predictable as cotton candy, but also just as sweet.

    Full Review Source: DustinPutman.com | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Dustin Putman
    Dustin Putman
    DustinPutman.com

    The Incredibles it ain't, but Sky High will do nicely.

    Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Ella Taylor
    Ella Taylor
    L.A. Weekly

    The humor is not necessarily subversive, but it is often subtle and cleverly conceived, which is a super feat indeed.

    Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Eric D. Snider
    Eric D. Snider
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    Full Review Source: NYC Film Critic | comment Comment
    08/21/05
    Ethan Alter
    Ethan Alter
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