High School Musical

High School Musical Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.19 of 5 (by 21 users)



High School Musical Review Summary

High School Musical "is a fun, make you smile, type of movie." Created for teens, it's "perfect for its goal audience," yet "great for all ages." The movie made a star of Zac Efron, who later appeared in Hairspray. It, also furthered the career of Ashley Tisdale, seen daily on Disney's The Suite Life of Zach and Cody. With a storyline about kids from different walks of life trying out for the musical at their school, reviewers also mentioned the "great songs that you could 'get into' and sing along with." A few detractors find High School Musical too "cheesy" and not for anyone over the age of 10, yet the majority found it was a good movie for parents to watch along with their kids.
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5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
OCT
31
2008
High School Musical was made for kids by Disney, but as an adult I really loved it.  The singing and dancing makes it a happy movie, and it has a great cast.  The premise of the movie is sort of a play on the old time Grease in which a high school star falls for a normal girl during the summer and... review »
2008 VIP
watching chick flicks, a casual cook

stef42678
Las Vegas, NV
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
APR
13
2008
  High School Musical is more of a kids film, and is very cheesy, with dancing and singing. It did influence children positively, but adults and teens would probably fall asleep during it. The actors were all pretty new, and most of them had amazing voices.
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comedy fan

alyssa10345
Dearborn, MI
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High School Musical Ratings and Reviews

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very picky about kids films, DVD collector

DEC
17
2007

High School Musical is definitely a very good film in it's genre and is perfect for it's goal audience.  Great for all Ages. Made with so much fun and a true happy spirit that it also reaches outside this goal audience.

 This is a fun, make you smile, type of movie. I'll leave this short as so many other people have described the movie greatly. My husband and I both enjoy this. It's great to watch and fun to just put the movie on and listen to the music while you work.


The songs are very catchy and are in your head easily. This sure helps the movie's success. Just like with Grease, these songs...

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4 star rating
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bkhamer
Ozark, MO



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outgoing, fun, watching with kids, Mom of 2

JUL
25
2008

I may be 24 years old But, i love the musicals they are coming out with these days. High school musical 1 and 2 were great. I sat down and got right into these movies with my daughter, who is 4. We sing the songs and do the dances in our living room.

These movies are educational and fun at the same time. My daughter has goting right into it with singing along and bebopping with sharpe, good times. Personally, i think that these movies prtray good friendships, relationships, and trust. They send messages to the younger generaion. Of how to be and how not to be in a good sense.

 i suggest these...

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3 star rating
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vlat12
south waverly, PA



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watching with kids

SEP
25
2008
When I first heard of this musical, I was not sure about a movie dealing with teens.  However, after all the shows that are now being shown on television with everyone under 18 years of age, sleeping around with each other and without protection in most cases.  In the movie it shows great passion, school spirit, competion between the students and how being the better person out weighs the most conceded students.  In the movie, they all iend up at the end, friends and able to support each other in all situations.  I highly recommend this movie to all preteens and teens.  It is clean, represents... review »
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5 star rating
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BMYERS110159
Oklahoma City, OK



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into action flicks

FEB
3
2009

It's not as good as Grease or Grease 2 but you have to hand it to the new generation of musicals. These young musicians are great at singing dancing, and even acting. High School Musical (all 3 movies) is a great flick for children of all ages as well as adults.

I do have to admit the high school love story gets a little old and corny in each movie. It's frustrating to have the same characters in the similar situation. Make it very predictable. 

I would still recommend this movie to anyone I know. I also own the first and second movie and waiting for the thrid to come on DVD. 

 


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4 star rating
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trucklover19
Denver, CO



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a movie guru, character-lover, into movies that tell a great story, Mother of 2, very picky about kids films, a music lover, a DVD collector, a fan of clever plots

DEC
13
2007
This was a very unique and enjoyable movie for our whole family.  I love musicals, but there just aren't very many being made that keep the kids and adults interested.  This movie definitely does just that.  It is fun, upbeat, funny...it has it all.  The music is very catchy.  I find myself singing along to all the songs.  I have recommended this to several friends of ours and they have all enjoyed it, as well.
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5 star rating
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pebelz
Ardmore, OK



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watching with kids

AUG
16
2008
The Movie, High School Musical, was very fun for both myself, and my child to watch.  The exciting and interesting story line held our attention from beginning to end.  The Musical numbers were an added bonus.  The tunes were very catchy and made my child and I want to sing and dance together.  This was a great family movie to watch, and made us excited to see the sequels. 
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5 star rating
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DeVous4
Tucson, AZ



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watching with kids

FEB
21
2008
My daughter and I really liked to sit down together and watch this movie.  It had great songs that you could "get into" and sing along with.  It also had a good story line, too - pretty much what is was like in high school with the exception of all the kids working together (jocks, nerds, surfers, etc.)  That just doesn't happen, but it would be nice if it did!
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4 star rating
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angelabove
Vero Beach, FL



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watching with kids

JUL
28
2008

This movie is good to watch with the kids....Has alot of singing in it

 When I heard it was 1st going to come on I decided not to watch it..but once it came on I couldn't seem to change the channel

all and all it was an ok movie..

if there isn't anything to watch


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3 star rating
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ashashlovesyou
Oklahoma City, OK



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watching chick flicks, fun loving, a comedy fan, into action flicks, watching with kids, a pet owner, into trying new things, a fragrance lover

AUG
25
2009

High School Musical is a fun and active movie.  My children love it.  They would watch it every day if I would allow it.  We own all of the movies.  I even enjoy watching it with my children.


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5 star rating
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SamanthaRay87
Chippewa Falls, WI



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character-lover, a woman

NOV
8
2008
This movie is excellent.  It is something you can watch with your kids.  There is nothing bad in it and it has a great message.  YOu should definitly see High School Musical if you havent yet.
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5 star rating
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awick93
West Sunbury, PA



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a movie buff

OCT
28
2008

Disney diffently knew what they were doing when they made High School Musical.  My whole family loved it.  I grew up with Grease and now my kids have this.  I can't wait to see part 3.


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5 star rating
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jjkimi
Circleville, OH



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a movie buff

FEB
21
2008
I watched this movie with my children on disney channel and was pleased with the movie. It was pleasent and very  safe for them. The plot was written very well and i reccommend it for any age. =)
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5 star rating
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kcangel1029
Pawtucket, RI



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into Independent Films, a movie buff, comedy fan, watching chick flicks, into action flicks, a comedy fan

FEB
12
2008
it was pretty good, however, some of the characters could have been better chosen. i mean they all did a great job and what they were supposed to do but it was almost bad to watch.
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3 star rating
anusya729
Sarasota, FL



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