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Sky High (2005)

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Reviews Counted:120

Fresh:87

Rotten:33

Average Rating:6.5/10

Consensus: This highly derivative superhero coming-of-age flick is moderately entertaining, family-friendly fluff.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for action violence and some mild language

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:21-10-2005

Synopsis: Most teenagers cringe at the thought of meeting their parents' high expectations--good grades, well-behaved friends, and a plan for the future--and none more so than Will Stronghold (Michael... Most teenagers cringe at the thought of meeting their parents' high expectations--good grades, well-behaved friends, and a plan for the future--and none more so than Will Stronghold (Michael Angarano), the son of legendary superheroes Commander (Kurt Russell) and Jetstream (Kelly Preston). This clever Disney comedy follows Will from his first day as star student at Sky High, an elite school for the children of superheroes. The only problem is that Will apparently has no special powers, and he can't let his parents find out! Lacking the abilities needed to attend hero classes, Will falls in with the misfit sidekicks, whose only powers include turning into a guinea pig, glowing, and melting. However, when an old villain with a new power reappears on the scene, the pressure is on Will and his sidekicks to save his parents, his school, and the earth itself. Perhaps as a tribute to the classic era of teen films, SKY HIGH features a soundtrack bursting with 1980s hits covered by contemporary artists, including Flashlight Brown, Bowling for Soup, and Vitamin C. The film also features performances that will please adult viewers, including a cameo as the school principal by former Wonder Woman Lynda Carter, comedian Dave Foley as a washed up sidekick, and EVIL DEAD star Bruce Campbell as Coach Boomer. Truly fun for all ages, the charming teen stars, fast pace, and universal story make SKY HIGH a clear family classic on par with SIXTEEN CANDLES, SPY KIDS, and NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION. [More]

Starring: Kurt Russell, Michael Angarano, Bruce Campbell, Dave Foley

Starring: Kurt Russell, Michael Angarano, Bruce Campbell, Dave Foley, Kelly Preston, Liz Winstead, Lynda Carter, Kevin McDonald

Director: Mike Mitchell

Director: Mike Mitchell
Screenwriter: Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley
Producer: Andrew Gunn
Composer: Michael Giacchino
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
04/01/06
Empire Magazine
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Hogwarts for superheroes - the best family film of the year. Miss it at your peril; you never know how many super-villains are living on your street.

Full Review Source: FilmFocus | comment Comment
08/07/05
Joe Utichi
Joe Utichi
FilmFocus

The script crackles with funny, quotable dialogue and the plot has a lot of fun with the usual teen movie staples.

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
10/29/05
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

While originality is hardly the film's strongest suit, its agreeable mix of knowing spoof and kid-pleasing fantasy makes it considerably more engaging than some of the 'straight' superhero blockbusters we've suffered recently.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
09/18/05
Neil Smith
Neil Smith
BBC
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This inventive superhero movie hybrid (The Incredibles meet the X-men via Harry Potter) is one of the most entertaining family films of the summer.

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08/26/05
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
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06/24/06
Time Out
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A family-friendly and legitimately enjoyable Disney flick.

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07/29/05
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Full Review Source: Hollywood.com | comment Comment
07/29/05
Hollywood.com
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Flying High on fun. Superhero teenage movie hilarious.

Full Review Source: Sympatico.ca | comment Comment
07/29/05
Angela Baldassarre
Angela Baldassarre
Sympatico.ca

Here, teen empowerment takes on a very literal form, even if events never stray far from the world as envisaged in a John Hughes movie.

Full Review Source: Eye for Film | comment Comment
08/06/07
Anton Bitel
Anton Bitel
Eye for Film

Exaggeration works for Sky High.

Full Review Source: Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah) | comment Comment
08/01/05
Audrey Rock-Richardson
Audrey Rock-Richardson
Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)

'Sky High' includes enough funny scenes and colorful characters to hold the interest of adults and youngsters alike.

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07/30/05
Betty Jo Tucker
Betty Jo Tucker
ReelTalk Movie Reviews

This movie about a high school for superheroes is so good-natured and self-deprecating that it's virtually impossible to dislike the thing.

Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
07/28/05
Bill Muller
Bill Muller
Arizona Republic

Sky High is a blast-off into good fun for the kids.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
07/29/05
Bruce Kirkland
Bruce Kirkland
Jam! Movies

Sky High is a diverting family comedy that at its best aims to be a live-action Incredibles and at its middling a live-action episode of Kim Possible.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
07/28/05
Carrie Rickey
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer

Sky High doesn't make any big statements. In fact, modesty is a big part of its appeal — even its cheesy special effects add to the warm, homey quality it strives for and achieves.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
07/28/05
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

...achieves a miraculous level of kitchy zip thanks to its creative casting of Kurt Russell, Lynda Carter, and Bruce Campbell.

Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | comment Comment
06/21/09
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

Bright and eager to please, it reworks themes and situations from teen films of a generation ago in a manner that makes a surprising amount of sense today.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
08/10/05
Daniel Eagan
Daniel Eagan
Film Journal International

...an unexpected treat, crossing the superhero saga with the teenage 'coming of age' comedy. It's a clever and often surprising mix that works.

Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
07/31/05
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

It’s the sort of kid’s fare that parents love to get: genuinely smart, genuinely funny, genuinely fun all around.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
08/02/05
David Cornelius
David Cornelius
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