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Geek's Review
Summary - Good 3.0
When someone’s bad-mouthing HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, I’m usually one to defend it. However, one still cannot deny it’s not the best flick ever made. I enjoy HSM, just not in love with it. If one’s looking for a jolly good time, care-free and all that jazz, give HSM a chance; I’m sure you’ll like it. But don’t go into this movie with a thick head and serious expectations. HSM boasts some pretty decent dance numbers with a thin but serviceable plotline, and all right performance attempts by our stars. Recommended out of funness.
Acting - OK 2.5
Listen, dude, it’s Disney Channel flick. One can’t seriously be judging the actors too much. For this type of movie, they perform fairly well; surprisingly – the guys moreso than the girls (however, that does not deter my love for Vanessa Anne Hudgens). Overall, serviceable, and above the average Disney movie.
Male Stars - OK 2.5
Zach Efron. He's all right in this. Just all right.Female Stars - OK 2.5
Female Costars - OK 2.5
Male Costars - OK 2.5
Film - OK 2.5
As a direct-to-television production, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL could boast it has a higher production, er, ‘quality’ than most of their enterprises (with the exception of, say, their FAMOUS JETT JACKSON TV movie). However, that doesn’t mean it recieves high rankings.
Direction - Good 3.0
The point-and-shoot technique is utilized here prominently. However, there are some instances in which is looks like director Ortega is making an attempt to be creative.Dialogue - OK 2.5
Cliche to the max. However, still enjoyable. One finds themselves wanting a little bit more with the overall storyline.Music - Very Good 3.5
Solid. I do enjoy listening to a few of the songs - which aren't terrible by any means, just not all that dandy.Visuals - Barely OK 2.0
Edge - Tame 1.0
As a Disney Channel Original Movie, well – it lacks pretty much everything that makes the word ‘edge’.
Sex Innocent 1.0
Violence Gentle 1.0
Rudeness Polite 1.0
Reality - Surreal 2.6
Oh, y’know, about a real as the dudes in GREASE jumping around in unison with the exact same dance moves that compliment their song.