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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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It's Harry Potter meets The Incredibles minus the memorable characters, hearty laughs, great writing and all around movie goodness.

Full Review Source: WaffleMovies.com | comment Comment
07/28/05
Willie Waffle
Willie Waffle
WaffleMovies.com

a dull, kid-friendly regurgitation of readily available (and superior) iconographic comics

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
07/28/05
Nick Schager
Nick Schager
Filmcritic.com

Mike Mitchell directs scenes in big, bright comic-strip panels: colorful and exaggerated, with everything spelled out in veritable word balloons.

Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
07/28/05
Sean Axmaker
Sean Axmaker
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

a lively and lightweight adventure that finds the elusive middle ground between comedy and comic-book heroics that the makers of 'Fantastic Four' never did.

Full Review Source: Kalamazoo Gazette | comment Comment
07/28/05
James Sanford
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette

Although it aims for Spy Kids and The Incredibles territory, this family entertainment is strictly for those too young to attend the titular institution.

Full Review Source: FilmStew.com | comment Comment
07/28/05
Kevin Biggers
Kevin Biggers
FilmStew.com

Director Mike Mitchell deftly blends two genres -- the high school romance and the special-effects-laden superhero comic book adaptation -- and manages to spoof yet salute both with a refreshing lack of pretension.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
07/28/05
Jane Horwitz
Jane Horwitz
Washington Post

This zippy Disney adventure-comedy asks that age-old question, 'Is there life after high school?,' and answers it with a cheerful 'Not really.'

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
07/28/05
Stephen Holden
Stephen Holden
New York Times
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An amiable and satisfying romp that will put a smile on the face of viewers young and old.

Full Review Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | comment Comment
07/28/05
Paul Doro
Paul Doro
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Sky High is too hopelessly contrived for its actors to be able to make it work.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
07/28/05
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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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

It cleverly puts the perils of adolescence on the same level with fights against monsters and giant robots and bad guys who want to take over the world.

Full Review Source: Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies | comment Comment
07/28/05
Nell Minow
Nell Minow
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

The creators of Sky High have their finger expertly placed on their movie's pulse.

Full Review Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune | comment Comment
07/28/05
Jeff Strickler
Jeff Strickler
Minneapolis Star Tribune

The clever script finds the fun while Michael Angarano keeps the emotions real as a kid who learns that real friends don't care if you're a star.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
07/28/05
Nancy Churnin
Nancy Churnin
Dallas Morning News

Confident and strong, directed with enough of an edge to be interesting, written with heart and a genuine wit.

Full Review Source: Film Blather | comment Comment
07/28/05
Eugene Novikov
Eugene Novikov
Film Blather

A brightly entertaining teenage comedy as frothy and predictable as cotton candy, but also just as sweet.

Full Review Source: DustinPutman.com | comment Comment
07/28/05
Dustin Putman
Dustin Putman
DustinPutman.com

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

By today's whiz-bang standards, may seem a tad tame and old-fashioned, but it's a harmless trifle whose easy-going, undemanding tone should appeal to younger viewers.

Full Review Source: One Guy's Opinion | comment Comment
07/28/05
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

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

Worried it might be redundant given Incredibles? Worry Not. Sky High stands mightily on its own, albeit employing a standard formula. I had a great time.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
07/28/05
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card

...avoids originality as if it were an infectious disease.

Full Review Source: Sun Publications (Chicago, IL) | comment Comment
07/28/05
Josh Larsen
Josh Larsen
Sun Publications (Chicago, IL)
 
 
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