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Yep, this sequel is set over the high school summer break with loads of
sunshine, singing and dancing to boot. Superstar in the making, Zac Efron, is clearly a triple threat ready to take musical theatre and film by storm. After scoring the lead in Hairspray
he is back for fun in the sun with his basketball team and gorgeous
girlfriend (who recently made quite the stir thanks to some sexy
pics which were leaked onto the net).
Hype and scandals aside,
there is just no doubting that kids will whole heartedly love this
movie every step of the way. For the exact same reasons a 25 year old
male would hate it, kids under 18 (who am I kidding - even I own the
album!) will adore this slick High School Musical
sequel for the outrageous overacting, happy smiles, funk/ hip hop dance
style and catchy tunes. Teens bordering on puberty will love it for the
perve factor (...mmmm Zac Efron in a swimming pool...) and you get the
added bonus of the moral at the end of the movie...that we are all in
this together!
The film explores friendships and how we should
treat each other when new exciting opportunities come along...like the
chance at a sports scholarship for (Zac's character). There is some
backstabbing, tears and drama-queen potential from blonde bimbo Charpee
and some beautiful songs - all written especially for the film
(and the inevitable soundtrack and concert tour).
Although
the same formula was used for the first film (and no doubt for the
third, fourth, fifth - and eventual TV series) the marketing savy
Disney delivers the goods for its tweenie-bopper audience with enough
potential in the cast to make it bearable for parents to sit through a
hundred times while their daughters learn how to 'do that move' and
'get the beat'.
Great fun, and very much deserving of all the hype - and I'm not afraid to admit it!
EXTRAS
This
"Extended Edition" release (which was accompanied by a whirl wind promo
tour by several of the films stars) is jam packed with bonus features.
Disney sure know how to pamper their followers (if only companies who
looked after less mainstream shows were as kind!).
This time
around there are Bloopers, "Humuhumunukunukuapua'a" Exclusive
Scene, Music Videos (of course!), Sing Along with the Movie (I
almost wear my DVD out using this feature), High School Karaoke and a
fun look behind the scenes with a 'Rehearsal Cam'.
A great collection of extras which (if you listen closely) will be played non stop Christmas day. Conclusion:
Movie 80% Extras: 75%
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