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Cast

Alyson Michalka
as Charlotte Banks

Gaelan Connell
as Will Burton

Scott Porter
as Ben Wheatly

Lisa Kudrow
as Karen

Ryan Donawho
as Basher

Vanessa Hudgens
as Sa5m

David Bowie
as Himself

Charlie Saxton
as Bug

Tim Jo
as Omar

Ryan Donowho
as Basher

Lisa Chung
as Kim Lee (Keyboards)

Elvy Yost
as Irene (Cello)

J.W. Wright II
as Dylan Dyer (Glory Dogs Guitar)

Blair Bomar
as Megan

Casey Rogers Williams
as Ms. Wittenberg

Maggie Maye
as Kyra 17-1

Jennifer Blair
as Kyra's Friend

Zach Thatcher
as Kid Talking About Miles

Derek Cox Berg
as Rapping Boy 1

Matt Hensarling
as Rapping Boy 2

Cassidy Rose Johnson
as Slapping Girl

Landon Henninger
as Rory

Michael Cuomo
as Mr. Berry

Nathan McCray
as Glue Boy

Kai Roach
as Glory Dogs Bass

Christopher Scott Copeland
as Glory Dogs Drummer

James Hairston
as Glory Dogs Saxophone

Chance Morgan
as Burning Hotels Guitar/Vocals

Matt Moody
as Burning Hotels Guitar/Vocals

Marley Whistler
as Burning Hotels Bass/Vocals

Wyatt Woodruff Adams
as Burning Hotels Drummer

Farah White
as Sa5m's Mom

Nikka Graff Lanzarone
as New Art Teacher

Bobby Bones
as Bandslam MC

Jonathan Rice
as Stage Manager

Ryan Ciardo
as Kid at Lunch in Cincinnati

Will Greenazur-De Johnson
as Scott Donnelly

Bryan Chafin
as 1st Kid

Rebecca Petro
as 2nd Kid

Dallas McGilberry
as Staightfork Guitar/Vocals

Patrick Owen Tierney Jr.
as Straightfork Guitar/Vocals

Ryan Tierney
as Staightfork Bass/Vocals

Grady Saxman
as Straightfork Drummer

Valin Zamarron
as Hip-Hop Group "Zeale"

Jason Shaw
as Hip-Hop Group "Phranchyze"

Candice Jackson
as Hip-Hop Group "Candice"

Manjeri Krishna
as Hip-Hop Group "DJ"

Ben Kessler
as ICGO Saxophone

Andy Rector
as ICGO Trombone

Juan Lopez
as ICGO Trumpet

Evan Butts
as The Daze Guitar/Vocals

Chris Ritchie
as The Daze Bass

Aaron Lemke
as The Daze Drummer

Krystal Morton
as Art Class Girl

Todd Graff
as Screaming Teacher

Julian Riano
as Dewey Kid

Joey Olivares
as Rock-N-Roller

Joshua Montoya
as Screaming Fan

Nadia Sahari
as Charlotte's Aunt

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Audience Reviews for Bandslam

• Apr 01, 2012

  Surprisingly solid for a teen film. Vanessa Hudgens' acting and singing, unlike her previous overrated work in HSM, was this time greatly improved in quality (unexpected) even for a slight less-written part for her character than the other leads. The deep build-up in character (uncommon in most typical teen films) also worked in keeping up tension along with the romance dilemma side of it, and I noticed almost no such cliche throughout. Apart from a small amount of corny dialogue present in at least two minor characters, it's worth a decent watch.
  Max G Super Reviewer
• Jun 13, 2011

  Bandslam is clever, funny, charming, and insightful, and Gaelan Connell is a surprisingly charming lead, but it suffers from some odd inconsistencies in its story and tone. There's also an unhealthy dose of that teen musical goofiness we see too often.
  Kyle F Super Reviewer
• Mar 25, 2011

  Since "Sucker Punch" released today, I decided to review another film that stars that hot hottie, Vanessa Hudgens. "Bandslam" is one of the most poorly marketed films whose trailers looked like it was only going to appeal to Disney Channel's demographic. And this is coming from the studio that made the first "Twilight" look like it was going to be awesome. No wonder why it flopped upon its release. Not to mention that it was going up against "District 9" on its opening weekend. I eventually caught the film on DVD and I was proved wrong! The plot follows a kid named Will who is bullied and alienated in his high school. After him and his mom move to New Jersey, he meets a weird girl named Sa5m (the "5" is silent), who is played by ever-attractive Vanessa Hudgens, and a popular girl named Charlotte, played by Alison Michalka. Their school is participating in a Battle of the Bands competition known as Bandslam. Will is a music geek so he forms his own ska band to participate in the competition. "Bandslam" is not predictable tween-targeted garbage. This movie is actually too sosphisticated for tweens. It features smart, witty dialogue and like what the RT critical consensus says, it avoids cliches. It also avoids predictability. It also adds a good blend of coming-of-age drama. But the drama is not too edgy, folks. So don't expect Vanessa Hudgens playing a depressed, knocked up teen. "Bandslam" is a movie for music lovers like me. If you love classic rock from the 70's and 80's than this is for you! And if you're a Gleek, give this a watch as well. Heads-up for all the "High School Musical" haters: nobody bursts into song in this. This is a film you either like of love. As for me, I really liked it. "I do feel like Clark Kent."
  Bentley L Super Reviewer
• Mar 19, 2011

  feel-good coming-of-age teen drama with lots of good music and cute performances
  

  Aldo G Super Reviewer

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