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Additional DVD options | Edition | Discs | Price | New from | Used from |
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December 4, 2006 "Please retry" | Encore Edition | 1 |
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Genre | Disney Channel |
Format | Multiple Formats, Dolby, Color, NTSC |
Contributor | Olesya Rulin, Lucas Grabeel, Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Alyson Reed, Monique Coleman, Kenny Ortega, Ashley Tisdale, Peter Barsocchini, Corbin Bleu, Ryne Sanborn, Bart Johnson, Chris Warren Jr. See more |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 38 minutes |
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The smash-hit Disney Channel Original Movie everyone is talking about is now available on DVD -- with bonus features that will rock your house! Troy (Zac Efron), the popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens), the brainy and beautiful member of the academic club, break all the rules of East High society when they secretly audition for the leads in the school's musical. As they reach for the stars and follow their dreams, everyone learns about acceptance, teamwork, and being yourself. And it's all set to fun tunes and very cool dance moves! Featuring the hottest talent, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL celebrates the power of music in this hip, entertaining, gotta-get-up-and-dance movie. Own all the excitement and the exclusive extras available on this Encore Edition DVD.
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The Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is a combination of backstage action and Grease without the unwholesome habits. Scoring record ratings at the time of its January 2006 broadcast, it's a smash hit with tween audiences (ages 6 to 10), but appealing for all ages. At a New Year's Eve party, Troy (Zac Efron of the WB's Summerland) has a chance meeting with Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) when they share a karaoke song. Lo and behold, when school resumes, they discover that Gabriella has just transferred to Troy's East High School, a campus divided into tight cliques of jocks, cheerleaders, brainiacs, and skater dudes. Eager to recapture the magic they'd discovered during karaoke, Troy and Gabriella consider auditioning for the school's upcoming musical, much to the dismay of the school's frost queen/theater goddess, Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody). Problem is, Troy is also the star of the basketball team and Gabrielle is being recruited to compete in the Scholastic Decathlon. Will they give up their cliques to start something new, or will they do as the show's first big anthem urges and "Stick to the Status Quo"? Well, this is a Disney movie, so maybe the sacrifices won't be that hard, and even the hints of romance are mild.
The bestselling soundtrack is catchy in that Disney-pop kind of way, mixing in a dash of hip-hop ("Getcha Head in the Game," punctuated by squeaky basketball shoes and other sound effects), salsa ("Bop to the Top"), and the endearingly hammy ("What I've Been Looking For" performed by Sharpay and her brother, Ryan, played by Lucas Grabeel). It's not hard to imagine High School Musical becoming a semi-staple for high school groups to perform themselves. DVD bonus features include sing-along subtitles; a 9-minute featurette discussing casting, recording sessions, and rehearsals; a multi-angle look at a rehearsal of "Bop to the Top"; and music videos for "We're All in This Together" and a song that didn't make it into the final film, "I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," performed by Efron, Hudgens, Tisdale, and Gabreel. --David Horiuchi
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : G (General Audience)
- Product Dimensions : 5.5 x 7.5 x 0.75 inches; 0.71 ounces
- Item model number : 2260177
- Director : Kenny Ortega
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Dolby, Color, NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour and 38 minutes
- Release date : May 23, 2006
- Actors : Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Alyson Reed
- Subtitles: : English
- Language : Unqualified, English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
- Studio : Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Disney
- ASIN : B000F2BNW2
- Writers : Peter Barsocchini
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,509 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #90 in Musicals (Movies & TV)
- #682 in Kids & Family DVDs
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5 out of 5 stars: A Vibrant and Energetic Musical Delight
"High School Musical" is a vibrant, energetic, and heartwarming film that captures the essence of teenage life and the power of following your dreams. The story revolves around two high school students, Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez, from different cliques who come together to audition for the school musical. This challenges the status quo of East High School's rigid social order.
The music and choreography are standout elements of the film. Songs like "Breaking Free," "Start of Something New," and "We're All in This Together" are not only catchy and well-produced but also carry messages of unity, friendship, and self-discovery.
The cast, led by Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, delivers charming and relatable performances. Their chemistry is palpable, making their characters' journeys engaging and authentic. The supporting cast adds humor and depth to the film, each contributing to the story in their unique way.
"High School Musical" is more than just a movie; it's a celebration of youth, music, and the importance of being true to oneself. It has a universal appeal that resonates with not just teenagers but viewers of all ages. This film is a delightful watch that leaves you feeling uplifted and entertained.
It's no surprise that "High School Musical" spawned sequels and a dedicated fan base, as it perfectly blends the elements of a classic musical with contemporary teen drama. Highly recommended for a feel-good, family-friendly viewing experience.
As a composer/librettist of Broadway musicals myself ("Marva!", a musical play about famed inner-city educator Marva Collins), I can appreciate the extraordinary combination of effort it required to make High School Musical into the splendid production it is. All of the songs are first-rate, but "We're All In This Together," "Stick to the Status Quo," and "Get 'Cha Head In The Game" are particular standouts. You'll find yourself singing them endlessly.
There are good reasons why the musical recording of this film is the first television soundtrack album to top the Albums Chart in twenty years. Those reasons are the songs. They are uniformly melodic, intelligent, and professional--rare qualities in today's music scene. I cannot recall any other album that actually made me wish that many of the tunes had been of longer duration! Several of the excellent numbers on High School Musical are only 2 minutes long or less, yet pack an enormous amount of heart and quality into every one of those few seconds. What a contrast to most recordings, where a bare minimum of musical and lyrical ideas are stretched, prolonged with preludes, repeated, and repeated again to make up for the almost total absence of substance!
The "Stick to the Status Quo" song warrants special mention because it brilliantly captures the reality of high school peer pressure within the context of an engaging large-cast production dance number. Who has experienced high school without feeling the stifling impetus to remain within rigidly defined boundaries of behavior, dress, and attitude? This song illustrates the foolishness of such self-imposed censorship without preaching, and is all the more a triumph because of that subtlety. If an athlete can bake, and a scholar can be into hip-hop, maybe there's hope for all of us.
It would be inaccurate to pigeon-hole this as a "message movie," notwithstanding the worthy subtext of tolerance, individuality, and inclusion. This film does not overemphasize or exaggerate its theme. Rather, it is seamlessly woven into the overall fabric of the entertainment. In the same way, racial and gender equality and diversity are not spotlighted as obvious morals, like they might have been in a lesser work. Instead, these principles are taken for granted as givens in the lives of these young people, who never would think to question whether it is appropriate for people of different races to date, or whether females can be the most accomplished scientists and mathematicians around. The film is much more effective in conveying these noble messages because of the subtlety with which it handles them as part of the unquestioned structure of modern life.
The musical-within-a-musical approach works well, too, because it makes room for a wide range of song styles, including a parody of the old Donnie & Marie Osmond song and dance shtick and a hot salsa number, "Bop to the Top," which is catchier than virtually any hit single within recent memory. These infectious yet funny numbers are nicely interspersed with the songs that are part of the main story as sung extemporaneously by the characters. And the wonderful high-energy choreography by the great Kenny Ortega is breathtaking, particularly in group-dance songs such as "Get 'Cha Head in the Game" and "Stick to the Status Quo."
My daughter and I watched this movie without fail, every time it was broadcast on the Disney Channel. As a result, I can testify from personal experience that it holds up well under repeated viewing, and I do mean repeated. Because of the wonderful combination of song, dance, romance, humor, and inspiration this motion picture always seems fresh, even after many viewings. I believe "High School Musical" will transform popular culture in a highly positive direction, moving a new generation of young people toward a much broader appetite for music, dance, and drama. It will preserve the genre of melodic book musical for many years, at a point when its future appeared precarious at best. No one could have predicted this impact in advance, but now it seems clear. What a contribution!
Bravo!
This movie makes us all think about the "clique stereotypes" we fall into, and how we need to think outside the "Stereo-box." The songs were wonderful! Reminded me of the music you hear for Sitcoms of the 80's and 90's. The kind of diddy's that stick in your head long after the show is over (I still have one of the songs going through my head, though I can't remember the name of the song.) Yet the storyline has a positive message.
Sure the plot is a bit sloppy at times, and I kind of doubt that the school "Play stars" are the "villians" at many of today's high schools, but that may be what the movie makers were trying to show. Even sportos and band kids can get along. I also liked how "parents" to the most part, were left out of the storyline. Sure the father was the highschool coach, but the silly drama teacher was funny, and likeable.
The main stars, the good looking basketball player, and the New female student "brain" were EXTREMELY likeable, and you wanted to see them succeed.
Great movie, for the entire family!
Two thumbs up! MC White says check it out!
Half the kids liked it for the movie itself, and the other half love/hate the early 2000s cringe. If you want to them to really appreciate the story and/or learn something through this movie, think twice about when you watch it.
We watched this on the last couple of days of the year. It was hilarious.