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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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    Sky High hasn't a single original idea in its bird brain.

    Full Review Source: New York Daily News | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Jami Bernard
    Jami Bernard
    New York Daily News
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    Surprisingly fresh and entertaining.

    Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    John Monaghan
    John Monaghan
    Detroit Free Press

    High schoolers (who are shown chugging only soda pop at a supposedly rowdy party) will rule this movie lame, though early grade-schoolers might bite.

    Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Kyle Smith
    Kyle Smith
    New York Post
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    The movie offers good-spirited fun with a family tilt.

    Full Review Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Robert Denerstein
    Robert Denerstein
    Denver Rocky Mountain News
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    A clever, cotton-candy- light self-parody to the superhero genre that's both effective and refreshing.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Robert K. Elder
    Robert K. Elder
    Chicago Tribune

    Squeaky clean, but not to a nauseating degree, Sky High is engaging enough for the whole family to enjoy.

    Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Timothy Knight
    Timothy Knight
    Reel.com

    There’s nary an original bone in its cinematic body... and it is movie-licious nevertheless: very clever and visually hilarious, it’s a simple, charming delight.

    Full Review Source: Flick Filosopher | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    MaryAnn Johanson
    MaryAnn Johanson
    Flick Filosopher

    If you thought Hogwarts was the only secret school for extraordinary kids, welcome to the amusing, yet cheesy Sky High.

    Full Review Source: Modamag.com | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Susan Granger
    Susan Granger
    Modamag.com

    Sky High soars

    Full Review Source: Gazette (MD) | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Jeffrey Lyles
    Jeffrey Lyles
    Gazette (MD)

    Dissatisfying to an adult audience accustomed to more sophisticated parody....will resonate with young viewers on their way to high school.

    Full Review Source: Groucho Reviews | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Peter Canavese
    Peter Canavese
    Groucho Reviews

    ... A potentially puerile Disney movie turned into something we all can enjoy.

    Full Review Source: Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Greg Maki
    Greg Maki
    Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

    A not-so-subtle metaphor about popularity and puberty.

    Full Review Source: Lawrence Journal-World | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Jon Niccum
    Jon Niccum
    Lawrence Journal-World

    Director Mike Mitchell and his writing team have a lot of fun tweaking the conventions of the contemporary teen movie.

    Full Review Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram | comment Comment
    07/29/05
    Scott Von Doviak
    Scott Von Doviak
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram

    A family-friendly and legitimately enjoyable Disney flick.

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

    I had a ball with Sky High, and I suspect that lots of stunned moviegoers are going to walk out of the flick feeling the exact same way.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Scott Weinberg
    Scott Weinberg
    eFilmCritic.com

    Disney's kid flick about a superhero high school isn't groundbreaking, but it is great family fun with a strong cast and a nice sense of entertainment.

    Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    James Rocchi
    James Rocchi
    Netflix

    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
    EricDSnider.com

    The film struggles constantly just to maintain mediocrity.

    Full Review Source: FilmJerk.com | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Brian Orndorf
    Brian Orndorf
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