High School Musical 2

Pros: I especially liked the characters and dances.

Cons: None

Review: The movie High School Musical 2 was shown on the Disney Channel in August of 2007. It is a sequel to the first movie, High School Musical. In HSM2, the East High Wildcats get summer jobs at Lava Springs Country Club. This is the same country club that ...

Pros: More fun songs in a decent movie

Cons: Too many familiar plot points and under used characters

The Bottom Line: Yep, it's a sequel. But it's only a small step down from the original.

Review: Last summer, I jumped aboard the High School Musical bus. I watched the movie and the bought the soundtrack and the DVD within a week. For those uninitiated, the movie tells the story of a jock and a brain who discover a hidden talent and passion ...

Pros: Zac Efron; the rest of the original cast; dancing and singing; fun

Cons: sometimes too stupid; story not as compelling as the original movie's

The Bottom Line: Watching Zac makes me want to rent The Partridge Family episodes on DVD, if there is one. 3.5 stars.

Review: Okay, I now officially have a crush on Zac Efron, the rising star of High School Musical 2, its original and the hilarious Hairspray remake. This is my confession. So help me, but Zac uncannily reminds me of David Cassidy. For the millions ...

Pros: Wholesome entertainment for your tween; campy but cute

Cons: Not nearly as good as the first one; no adult appeal

The Bottom Line: A good movie for your tween girl, though be prepared to get your laundry folded, books read, or anything else that may need to be done.

Review: You never can predict with any certainty just what's going to make it big and what's going to sink like a lead balloon in the entertainment industry. I mean, really, who knew that when the Disney Channel aired one of their many original movies, that one ...

Pros: fun film, good songs, bit more mature

Cons: -

The Bottom Line: -

Review: High School Musical has been a great success with the young audience but also with most families, as most say it is like Grease for the youths and it is fun. It was a film I watched and cheered me up and I was soon singing the catchy songs in no time and ...

Pros: Lively entertainment, the kids will love it, entire original cast returns.

Cons: At times, the lip-synching is pretty obvious.

The Bottom Line: High School Musical is fun and wholesome. It's fun for kids (who clearly love everything about it) and adults will be singing along to it as well, only quieter.

Review: Ah, High School Musical 2. You knew it would be Disney gold, and it was. 17 million viewers tuned into the Mickey Mouse Station, making it the highest rated cable premiere ever. Sequels have a lot to live up to usually, and I feel High ...

Pros: Not the lame sequel everyone was expecting, catchy songs, good acting

Cons: Predictable and very "teen"

The Bottom Line: For a Disney Channel movie, it's actually worth full price. Your kids will love it. You will love it. Your grandma might even love it!

Review: In case you've been in a cave for the past two years, you may not have heard the name Zac Efron. If you've been anywhere else since High School Musical first debuted on the Disney Channel, back in January 2006, it's hard to escape seeing Zac's (or ...

Pros: Upbeat, entertaining music

Cons: The plot is what it is

The Bottom Line: This is a good family film with your typical Disney-style lessons of friendship and finding your own way.

Review: I bought this movie for my three-year-old niece for Christmas and of course we watched it. I didn't know much about High School Musical until I went shopping for her presents, but after viewing I found myself actually enjoying it. Yes, it is Disney so ...

Pros: It's ok I guess- a kid friendly movie.

Cons: Not as good as the first

The Bottom Line: Predictable kids movie- but ok overall.

Review: When it comes to the High School Musical movies, if you see one, then you have to see them all- at least that seems to be the rule around here. Recently, we decided to rent High School Musical 2 and we are anxiously awaiting HSM 3 to be released on ...

Pros: Typical Disney wholesome movie with a happily-ever-after ending, some entertaining songs and dances.

Cons: A few unexplained plot holes, some songs and dances not as good as the original.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend it for the target pre-teen audience, but don't expect the fireworks of HSM 1.

Review: The hype from Disney was even greater for this movie than the first. Months before it premiered everyone knew what was about, saw the dances and heard the songs. In fact, the first time we watched the movie, my entire family could sing the songs and my ...