Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Anyone looking forward to this one (or your tweenies anyway)? My 5 yo is looking forward to it. I have the first HSM saved on my DVR, and as soon as HSM2 comes on the program guide, I'll be setting it to record that too. I think we'll be at my grandma's the day it premiers, so we may or may not catch it.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby It's playing that entire weekend, so I don't think you could miss it if you tried: <a href="http://www.playbill.com/news/article/109579.html" target="_blank">http://www.playbill.com/news/a rticle/109579.html</a> - Kch, <a href="http://moviedearest.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://moviedearest.blogspot.c om/</a>
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Thanks! The only problem is that the TVs are in the living room & my sister's room, and watching TV depends on the availability. I'll still set it to record anyway, just to be safe.
Originally Posted By DAR Does anyone know what the record for viewers is on cable? I know that the Sopranos finale got around 13 million viewers and that was for pay service? I think the premiere for this could top that.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I'm going to be recording it, even if DD watches it. I know she'll want to watch it over and over again. I know what I'm getting her for her birthday (besides the trip to DL). Jump In!, HSM, and, if it's available, HSM 2.
Originally Posted By DAR The reviewer in the USA Today said that the movie was "better than it really had to be."
Originally Posted By berol The High School Musical rerun last night got 6 million viewers, 1.2 rating.
Originally Posted By iDisney72 I was a little apprehensive about if the sequel could live up to the hype of the first, but was pleasantly surprised. The plot was different and the singing was much better. I was impressed, and not surprised by the comment that it was 'better than it had to be.' Anyone else?
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x haven't watched it yet. We came home 30 minutes into it, but it's on my DVR. I'll watch it Sunday night or Monday. i won't torture my BF.
Originally Posted By berol "The High School Musical rerun last night got 6 million viewers, 1.2 rating." From seeing other stuff, I thiiiink that's 6 million viewers for all Thursday airings combined and the highest rating for any of the airings was 1.2. One article said the sequel's ratings come out Monday.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA My wife and 12-year old daughter and I watched last night. It wasn't as good as the first. In fact, it was fairly annoying. These kids 'push' so hard in these roles. Zac Efron REALLY LOOKS into the eyes of Vanessa 'I have only one expression' Hudgens when they're singing to each other. And these two are dating in real life? Where's the chemistry onscreen? Pushing Sharpay into a lead role in this movie was a mistake -- Ashley Tisdale just doesn't have the chops to carry it. And her brother comes across like a neutered puppy, following her around with his tongue hanging out. And that Zac Efron solo-song-and-dance thing on the golf course toward the end, was absolutely cringe inducing. What was he trying to channel Michael Jackson? It was brutal... The movie started out strong with an energetic musical number with the whole school getting ready for Summer vacation -- cool -- but then, the rest of the movie can't seem to hold up. I know, I know, I'm not the target audience for this movie -- I'm not a 'tween', but I did like 'High School Musical' -- in fact, the mindless musicals from the 50s are great fun, so it's not a 'I don't get musicals perspective.' Heck, I performed in countless musicals as an actor -- so I get the genre. 'High School Musical 2' was boring. You can make faces, and twitch your head all you want, kids, but that doesn't make for a good movie. Also, the sections in between the movie where the cast is 'hanging out' at director Kenny Ortega's house? -- OMG, talk about the mutual admiration society. I could've used several cream pies to smash in their faces. Sure, it'll make piles of money for Disney, and everybody will go out and buy the CD and so forth and so on. *whispering* that doesn't mean it's good! 'High School Musical': A- 'High School Musical 2': C-
Originally Posted By iDisney72 <<And that Zac Efron solo-song-and-dance thing on the golf course toward the end, was absolutely cringe inducing. What was he trying to channel Michael Jackson? It was brutal...>> Hahahaha! I totally agree. As soon as his foot starting doing the tapping thing, my whole family burst into laughter. It wasn't necessary!
Originally Posted By WiniPu My DD and her friend loved the first movie and watched it over and over. My daughter also has the Karaoke CD from HSM1, so it was all I heard for the longest time. They were sooooo looking forward to watching HSM2. They planned a sleepover to watch it. After watching it, they were disappointed, and said it was "lame." Now it's back to hearing the "Hairspray" soundtrack over and over again! Maybe since they've exited the "tween" stage, they're no longer interested? The beginning of the teenage years has been no picnic so far. (DD is 13 1/2. My mom just smiles and murmers something about "paybacks" when I complain.)
Originally Posted By koobar FYI, this "thing" pulled in 17.2 million viewers... <a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117970479.html?categoryid=14&cs=1" target="_blank">http://www.variety.com/article /VR1117970479.html?categoryid=14&cs=1</a>
Originally Posted By TheRedhead I spent the weekend with my nieces. The two oldest are 10 and 8. I have to say this: I have never seen two people excited about ANYTHING the way they were excited about this movie. Insane! You'd have thought it was X-mas Eve the way they were carrying on. In the end, they both loved it and said it was better than the first. I thought it was just as awful as the first one was.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo I have and 11 year old daughter and 9 year old twins. I think they would have told Santa to shut up if he had walked in during the broadcast. Honestly. They didn't even eat the popcorn, they were so riveted. Thank heavens there was Radio Disney so we could continue to hear the music nonstop on the way to the store to buy the CD. I could have sworn there was a classic Annette-Frankie moment near the end there with their foreheads together. That's what this movie reminded me of - squeaky clean, harmless silliness. It'll never get to Broadway but what's the harm in entertainment that shows young people choosing to do the right thing? I'd far rather have my kids watch this than Grease. I thought the funniest part was the episode of Suite Life just before it where Ashley Tisdale tried to audition as Sharpay in a production of HSM.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo And we all think there was a cameo of Miley Cyrus at the end in the pool.
Originally Posted By -em ^ there was- she was credited as "girl at the pool" or similar- I liked it- didn't love it but thought it was good. I esp liked the blond "sharpette" and one of the blond background dancers and thought they were great (I'm biased though they are my cousins...) Im planning to watch again tonight -em
Originally Posted By threeundertwo And frankly, I'd rather watch this 50 times than "Bratz" once. *shudder*
