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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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    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

    Unfortunately, there’s too much deadweight in this listless, unfunny dreck – and it starts with the lead.

    Full Review Source: EDGE Boston | comment Comment
    08/02/05
    David Foucher
    David Foucher
    EDGE Boston

    [A] pure, sweet pleasure … It's fun. And given its baldly hybrid premise, that's pretty super in itself.

    Full Review Source: MTV | comment Comment
    08/02/05
    Kurt Loder
    Kurt Loder
    MTV

    ... un film de Disney avec juste un tout petit peu plus de mordant qu’à l’habitude.

    Full Review Source: EnPrimeur.ca | comment Comment
    08/02/05
    Nicolas Lacroix
    Nicolas Lacroix
    EnPrimeur.ca

    Quaint, but funny, a clever and well-acted story plugged into a worn formula.

    Full Review Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) | comment Comment
    08/01/05
    Mark Collette
    Mark Collette
    Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

    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)

    Any film about superheroes should be redundant but this movie offers a fresh, new take

    Full Review Source: jackiekcooper.com | comment Comment
    08/01/05
    Jackie K. Cooper
    Jackie K. Cooper
    jackiekcooper.com

    It is subversive enough for kids to enjoy and mild enough that parents won’t feel threatened.

    Full Review Source: About.com | comment Comment
    07/31/05
    Fred Topel
    Fred Topel
    About.com

    ...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

    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

    The film makes up for the paper thin clichéd story-line by having fun with superhero mythology.

    Full Review Source: Entertainment Insiders | comment Comment
    07/31/05
    Jonathan W. Hickman
    Jonathan W. Hickman
    Entertainment Insiders

    It's inoffensive and sports a positive 'be yourself' message that’s obvious enough to be seen from space without benefit of hero-vision, but really, there's very little that's super about it.

    Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
    07/31/05
    Marc Savlov
    Marc Savlov
    Austin Chronicle

    It's definitely for the kids, but there's enough in it to make it a watchable diversion for the rest of us.

    Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies | comment Comment
    07/31/05
    Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
    Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
    Goatdog's Movies

    Sky High is not quite what it could have been, but its positive attributes manage to overcome the villainous forces of boredom and lameness.

    Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    07/31/05
    Mark Keizer
    Mark Keizer
    Boxoffice Magazine

    '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

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    Full Review Source: Zap2it.com | comment Comment
    07/30/05
    Hanh Nguyen
    Hanh Nguyen
    Zap2it.com

    We've already had “The Incredibles,” “Harry Potter” and a half a dozen other films in similar veins over the past couple of years. We don't need this.

    Full Review Source: Greenwich Village Gazette | comment Comment
    07/30/05
    Eric Lurio
    Eric Lurio
    Greenwich Village Gazette

    Bright colors contrast the usual superhero dark mode. That's a plus. But a script-by-committee turns Sky High into a John Hughes high school clone.

    Full Review Source: San Antonio Express-News | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Larry Ratliff
    Larry Ratliff
    San Antonio Express-News

    Merely child's play.

    Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Dennis Schwartz
    Dennis Schwartz
    Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Smartly written and sprightly played, Sky High satisfies with a clever commingling of spoofy superheroics, school-daze hijinks, and family friendly coming-of-age dramedy.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Joe Leydon
    Joe Leydon
    Variety
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