BandslamDirected By: Todd Graff
Reviewed by: Lynna, 17
Rating: Didn't like it
Bandslam was quite a movie, and I guess I had higher expectations than what the movie was actually able to present - making me a feel just a little bit disappointed after watching the movie. It's unlike the sing-songy Disney movies, but it still had a cheesy effect here and there.
It's about a guy named Will who's pretty much a loser. His mom moves him to a new school and despite his loner facade, he makes friend with popular Charlotte. Then comes Bandslam, the big event in which bands compete for a record deal. Charlotte wants to win against the Glory Dogs (her ex's band) and so she teams with Will to make it happen. All falls when Charlotte's dad passes away, and she pretty much has to scramble to get a lead singer in the band. That's when Sa5m (silent 5, very clever...psh lol) comes in and Will falls for her.
Alright, now for my critique. There were good songs, but some of the scenes and characters just didn't fit. It's like they snagged whatever famous star and mushed them together, where all of it suddens the movie doesn't really fit and it's just really, really awkward. The movie's plot was only okay, but the movie was alright. Watchable, yeah. Worth watching? Only when you're super bored or you're into Aly or Vanessa...
Recommended to: Teens
1 comment:
Well, you're right. I heard it's pretty much a clone of Camp Rock and High School Musical put together. Vanessa Hudgens kind of give the movie the HSM feel. Plus, who'd have a name like Sa5m?
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