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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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Sky High hasn't a single original idea in its bird brain.

Full Review Source: New York Daily News | comment Comment
07/29/05
Jami Bernard
Jami Bernard
New York Daily News

Surprisingly fresh and entertaining.

Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
07/29/05
John Monaghan
John Monaghan
Detroit Free Press

High schoolers (who are shown chugging only soda pop at a supposedly rowdy party) will rule this movie lame, though early grade-schoolers might bite.

Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
07/29/05
Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith
New York Post

The movie offers good-spirited fun with a family tilt.

Full Review Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News | comment Comment
07/29/05
Robert Denerstein
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News

A clever, cotton-candy- light self-parody to the superhero genre that's both effective and refreshing.

Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
07/29/05
Robert K. Elder
Robert K. Elder
Chicago Tribune

Squeaky clean, but not to a nauseating degree, Sky High is engaging enough for the whole family to enjoy.

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
07/29/05
Timothy Knight
Timothy Knight
Reel.com

There’s nary an original bone in its cinematic body... and it is movie-licious nevertheless: very clever and visually hilarious, it’s a simple, charming delight.

Full Review Source: Flick Filosopher | comment Comment
07/29/05
MaryAnn Johanson
MaryAnn Johanson
Flick Filosopher

If you thought Hogwarts was the only secret school for extraordinary kids, welcome to the amusing, yet cheesy Sky High.

Full Review Source: Modamag.com | comment Comment
07/29/05
Susan Granger
Susan Granger
Modamag.com

Sky High soars

Full Review Source: Gazette (MD) | comment Comment
07/29/05
Jeffrey Lyles
Jeffrey Lyles
Gazette (MD)

Dissatisfying to an adult audience accustomed to more sophisticated parody....will resonate with young viewers on their way to high school.

Full Review Source: Groucho Reviews | comment Comment
07/29/05
Peter Canavese
Peter Canavese
Groucho Reviews

... A potentially puerile Disney movie turned into something we all can enjoy.

Full Review Source: Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) | comment Comment
07/29/05
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

A not-so-subtle metaphor about popularity and puberty.

Full Review Source: Lawrence Journal-World | comment Comment
07/29/05
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World

Director Mike Mitchell and his writing team have a lot of fun tweaking the conventions of the contemporary teen movie.

Full Review Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram | comment Comment
07/29/05
Scott Von Doviak
Scott Von Doviak
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

A family-friendly and legitimately enjoyable Disney flick.

Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
07/29/05
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Full Review Source: Hollywood.com | comment Comment
07/29/05
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The Incredibles it ain't, but Sky High will do nicely.

Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly | comment Comment
07/29/05
Ella Taylor
Ella Taylor
L.A. Weekly

I had a ball with Sky High, and I suspect that lots of stunned moviegoers are going to walk out of the flick feeling the exact same way.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
07/28/05
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

Disney's kid flick about a superhero high school isn't groundbreaking, but it is great family fun with a strong cast and a nice sense of entertainment.

Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
07/28/05
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix

The humor is not necessarily subversive, but it is often subtle and cleverly conceived, which is a super feat indeed.

Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | comment Comment
07/28/05
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

The film struggles constantly just to maintain mediocrity.

Full Review Source: FilmJerk.com | comment Comment
07/28/05
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
FilmJerk.com
 
 
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