Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/News-ID510420.asp" target="_blank">5/23/06 Toon Talk: High School Musical Encore Ed</a>
Originally Posted By Elderp I saw the DVD yesterday and I really liked it. It was refreshing to me to see a movie that didn't have to deal with sex, drug, or other hard hitting statements. It is nice to have a nice clean movie. I agree with the review however that it is basically a Grease makeover but it is better because we don't have all the sexual undertones in this musical.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun I ageee 100%. My kids loved watching it and I enjoyed watching it with them, without worrying what might pop up that I didn't want them to see. We are looking forward to buying it this week. We already have the soundtrack and they listen to it all the time.
Originally Posted By mele My daughter is obsessed with this movie and soundtrack. While I'm glad it isn't full of sex and violence, I still think it's awful.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I think this 'High School Musical' is really cute. I've watched that sequence with Sharpay and Ryan when they sing 'What I've Been Looking For' several times. And when the songs pop up on my iPod [of course I downloaded them for my 11-year old daughter] I actually listen to them. True, the music is clunky, the choreography is simple, the script is silly -- but what musical comedy isn't??? Wonder when Disney will get a clue and create a new animated feature that's a musical. [hint-hint]
Originally Posted By -em I had to get the dvd for two reasons 1) My aunt did a lot of the choreography and 2 of my cousins are in it (cheerleaders) 2) I like the movie I got it at Best Buy where ya get the DVD and the 2 disc soundtrack for 20 bucks... (beats Marts 17 for the movie..)
Originally Posted By Mickeylover8383 OMG,I saw this movie during the first week it aired!!!! My brother and I watched it together and we cracked up at how much it reminded us of our high school. This is definitely a movie that, like Newsies will make its mark in musical history. To those who have seen it, you know what I'm talking about. To those who haven't, SEE IT!!!! You won't be sorry!!!!
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I was reading in USA Today on tuesday that if this would have come out in theatres it would have made over 200 million at the box office.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun I figured that if they (whoever they are)knew it was going to be so popular, it would have been released in theaters. "They" are probably kicking themselves in the backside right about now!!
Originally Posted By HRM The real question is how soon will we see actual High School productions of "High School Musical"? Disney should, (will), benefit from the royalties from the production rights as well as additional future sales... AND Grease is STILL the word. ;O)
Originally Posted By iDisney72 ^^^^ If you check out the website, they have had information on high school productions and how to get scripts, song lyrics, etc. for a couple months now.
Originally Posted By leemac I must admit that I loved High School Musical. Funny, charming and sweet. It doesn't talk down to the audience at all and the leads were very engaging. The music is so addictive too. Stick to the Status Quo and We're All in This Together are great musical numbers. It reminds me of a pop group/TV show that Simon Fuller (American Idol's creator) put together in the UK called S Club 7 that used to feature their music in the show. I'm not surprised that the album has already sold over 3m units and is still number 2 in the Billboard 200. I think it is still the top-selling album of the year (with Disney's Rascal Flatts just behind it). It is infectious stuff. Kudos for Anne Sweeney and the Disney Channel folks for creating some clean fun that can be appreciated by all.
