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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 Harry Potter meets The Incredibles minus the memorable characters, hearty laughs, great writing and all around movie goodness.

    Full Review Source: WaffleMovies.com | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Willie Waffle
    Willie Waffle
    WaffleMovies.com

    a dull, kid-friendly regurgitation of readily available (and superior) iconographic comics

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Nick Schager
    Nick Schager
    Filmcritic.com

    Mike Mitchell directs scenes in big, bright comic-strip panels: colorful and exaggerated, with everything spelled out in veritable word balloons.

    Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Sean Axmaker
    Sean Axmaker
    Seattle Post-Intelligencer

    a lively and lightweight adventure that finds the elusive middle ground between comedy and comic-book heroics that the makers of 'Fantastic Four' never did.

    Full Review Source: Kalamazoo Gazette | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    James Sanford
    James Sanford
    Kalamazoo Gazette

    Although it aims for Spy Kids and The Incredibles territory, this family entertainment is strictly for those too young to attend the titular institution.

    Full Review Source: FilmStew.com | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Kevin Biggers
    Kevin Biggers
    FilmStew.com

    Director Mike Mitchell deftly blends two genres -- the high school romance and the special-effects-laden superhero comic book adaptation -- and manages to spoof yet salute both with a refreshing lack of pretension.

    Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Jane Horwitz
    Jane Horwitz
    Washington Post

    This zippy Disney adventure-comedy asks that age-old question, 'Is there life after high school?,' and answers it with a cheerful 'Not really.'

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Stephen Holden
    Stephen Holden
    New York Times
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    An amiable and satisfying romp that will put a smile on the face of viewers young and old.

    Full Review Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Paul Doro
    Paul Doro
    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

    Sky High is too hopelessly contrived for its actors to be able to make it work.

    Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Kevin Thomas
    Kevin Thomas
    Los Angeles Times
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    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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    It cleverly puts the perils of adolescence on the same level with fights against monsters and giant robots and bad guys who want to take over the world.

    Full Review Source: Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Nell Minow
    Nell Minow
    Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

    The creators of Sky High have their finger expertly placed on their movie's pulse.

    Full Review Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Jeff Strickler
    Jeff Strickler
    Minneapolis Star Tribune

    The clever script finds the fun while Michael Angarano keeps the emotions real as a kid who learns that real friends don't care if you're a star.

    Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Nancy Churnin
    Nancy Churnin
    Dallas Morning News
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    Confident and strong, directed with enough of an edge to be interesting, written with heart and a genuine wit.

    Full Review Source: Film Blather | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Eugene Novikov
    Eugene Novikov
    Film Blather

    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

    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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    By today's whiz-bang standards, may seem a tad tame and old-fashioned, but it's a harmless trifle whose easy-going, undemanding tone should appeal to younger viewers.

    Full Review Source: One Guy's Opinion | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Frank Swietek
    Frank Swietek
    One Guy's Opinion

    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

    Worried it might be redundant given Incredibles? Worry Not. Sky High stands mightily on its own, albeit employing a standard formula. I had a great time.

    Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Ross Anthony
    Ross Anthony
    Hollywood Report Card

    ...avoids originality as if it were an infectious disease.

    Full Review Source: Sun Publications (Chicago, IL) | comment Comment
    07/28/05
    Josh Larsen
    Josh Larsen
    Sun Publications (Chicago, IL)
     
     
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