Author Topic: Disney's High School Musical (Read 5638 times)

Reuven Malter · « **on:** Jun 11, 2006 at 09:06 AM »

The phenomenal TV musical is premiering this month on the Disney Channel: June 25, 7:30PM.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 11, 2006 at 09:15 AM »

I usually can't stand any "Disney Channel Original Movies," but this one was quite entertaining. Very simple, but fun.

Although midway through the film, I had a bit of a shock, since I realized that I had seen the music teacher in a different musical two decades ago, and time hasn't been kind...

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 11, 2006 at 09:42 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Jun 11, 2006 at 09:15 AM

... I realized that I had seen the music teacher in a different musical two decades ago, and time hasn't been kind...

singing: "let me dance for you..." LOL...

yeah. very few cringe-inducing moments considering it's a "family-oriented" disney film. thoroughly enjoyable. in case anyone's old enough to remember the movie "lambada" or "xanadu", this one is directed by choreographer kenny ortega.

the soundtrack's pretty cool too. favorite songs are: "start of something new", "we're all in this together" and "breaking free".

chinoh151 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 12, 2006 at 04:05 PM »

I wana see this, it looks very interesting.

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 12, 2006 at 09:41 PM »

^^ a little something to whet your appetite... "the making of high school musical": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yn6SW0Tex0

you can definitely see the comparisons to "grease".

chinoh151 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 13, 2006 at 12:46 AM »

Thanks SPaCeMaN SPiFF, I will watch it..Hehe.

Phobos · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 24, 2006 at 09:06 PM »

Showing tomorrow. I will watch the shit out of this.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 25, 2006 at 09:36 PM »

So, did anyone watch it? I'm surprised to find out that Zac Efron used a singing double for most of his songs, since he actually got his start in show business in musical theater.

Anyway, back to this comment:

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I realized that I had seen the music teacher in a different musical two decades ago, and time hasn't been kind...

Here's what I meant:

What a difference 21 years makes, huh?

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singing: "let me dance for you..." LOL...

Maybe back then, but now...

chinoh151 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 25, 2006 at 09:42 PM »

I watched it and I really liked it!!! Though some parts are really corny, I will still get the DVD!!!

Reuven Malter · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 25, 2006 at 10:09 PM »

Kenny Ortega finally has a hit after the disastrous Newsies and Hocus Pocus. I liked it too. Tuned out during most of the dialogue but I was glued during most of the musical numbers especially Breaking Free and Start of Something New.

So that was her!

Too bad she didn't burst into song. Maybe in the sequel.

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 25, 2006 at 10:39 PM »

if you like singing along to the songs... there's a special edition of the soundtrack that comes with a bonus CD+G disc containing instrumental versions of the songs.

i believe the dvd has that feature as well... in videoke.

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Jun 25, 2006 at 09:36 PM

I'm surprised to find out that Zac Efron used a singing double for most of his songs, since he actually got his start in show business in musical theater.

yeah... definitely weird. i thought it was only for "getcha head in the game" tho.

Phobos · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 25, 2006 at 10:52 PM »

That was probably the single stupidest thing I've seen on TV since CHiPS '99.

I loved every cheesy moment of it.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 25, 2006 at 11:51 PM »

Quote from: SPaCeMaN SPiFF on Jun 25, 2006 at 10:39 PM

yeah... definitely weird. i thought (the voice double) was only for "getcha head in the game" tho.

Is that the case? I thought I noticed a change in the voice during "We're Breakin' Free" from the first line he actually sings to when the double picks up after Vanessa's first line. Maybe it was just a shift from speaking to singing voice. But he's supposedly training with a vocal coach so he can do all his own singing for the sequel.

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i believe the dvd has that feature as well... in videoke.

It's not karaoke, though. It's just "sing along with the movie," so although there are highlighted lyrics, the actors' voices are still there.

Oh, and the "Learn the (Dance) Moves" featurette on the DVD is a little bit too hard to follow...

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 26, 2006 at 01:39 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Jun 25, 2006 at 11:51 PM

Oh, and the "Learn the (Dance) Moves" featurette on the DVD is a little bit too hard to follow...

i can't believe you even tried. LOL.

i guess the "instructional" was meant for the younger set who seem to have no problem picking up the dance steps.

i think the "singing double" was actually the writer of the songs (whose name escapes me at the moment.) it was admirable that zack efron was honest enough to admit it though.

Reuven Malter · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 26, 2006 at 06:37 AM »

That would be Andrew Seeley, Spiff.

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 26, 2006 at 11:59 AM »

yup yup yup... he's the one. thanks reuven.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 26, 2006 at 03:27 PM »

Oh wow. The concept was pitched as a TRILOGY daw???

If that's the case, I predict a break up in Part 2, so there can be a big reconciliation in Part 3.

That would be typical Disney.

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 26, 2006 at 06:30 PM »

OR...

part 1: courtship ... part 2: marriage .... part 3: children. LOL.

alcobobaz · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 27, 2006 at 10:12 AM »

For a guy barely out of his teens, I was dead embarassed to admit I really wanted to see this film. I didnt tell anybody that I was waiting for the premiere last Sunday but I found out all my friends and cousins were SECRETLY waiting for it too. Hahaha. It all ended well since we all watched it together.

And wow Haha I never knew this thread existed. I was kinda expecting 12 yr old girls to go ape over this but not regular joes haha. I loved the film, btw.

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Im listening to Stick to the Status Quo' right now too. Haha

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 27, 2006 at 12:48 PM »

When a soundtrack album of a TV movie shoots to number one on the Billboard charts, people will notice.

That's the only reason I even heard of this film!

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 27, 2006 at 12:58 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Jun 27, 2006 at 12:48 PM

When a soundtrack album of a TV movie shoots to number one on the Billboard charts, people will notice.

That's the only reason I even heard of this film!

ditto... it didn't only shoot up the charts, it made history... jumping from 58 to 1 in one week... it beat kelly clarkson's old record of 52 to 1.

otogi · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 27, 2006 at 02:15 PM »

My son and daughter were really waiting for this, and so are my yayas. I was surprised my kids can follow some the songs. In the end, I too was enjoying this.
I guess this is one of those that me and my kids like to watch together. We'll watch again the replay and the making next week.

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 27, 2006 at 10:46 PM »

i just gotta say... that "16 over pi" scene where sharpay evans discovers gabriella to be a "brain"... classic! cracks me up everytime. seeing her arm shake as she moves away in disbelief... now THAT'S funny. LOL.

chinoh151 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 28, 2006 at 03:45 PM »

PEOPLE IN MY SCHOOL WILL NOT STOP TALKING ABOUT THIS.

...It's funny cause all of them are teens!!!....

alcobobaz · « **Reply #24 on:** Jul 02, 2006 at 10:14 AM »

Encore Presentation tonight!
And the making right after!

CrUzSACK · « **Reply #25 on:** Jul 02, 2006 at 10:42 AM »

Quote from: crazyguyallert on Jun 28, 2006 at 03:45 PM

PEOPLE IN MY SCHOOL WILL NOT STOP TALKING ABOUT THIS.

...It's funny cause all of them are teens!!!....

Kids at my son's school will not stop talking about it. Funny, since they're only 9-10 years old.

I am so clueless about this one, I don't know if it's a TV show or a movie....until my son came home from school one day and said all his classmates ever talked about was HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

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Encore Presentation tonight!
And the making right after!

Oh goodie, I will have to watch this tonight (meron ba tonight? What time?) with my little one, para makarelate sa mga bagets.

Reuven Malter · « **Reply #26 on:** Jul 02, 2006 at 10:55 AM »

I think it's still 7:30PM. My sister missed the premiere telecast too. She's catching this one tonight.

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #27 on:** Jul 02, 2006 at 03:47 PM »

i wonder if this will inspire legions of tweens and teens to try out an oft neglected school org...

Reuven Malter · « **Reply #28 on:** Jul 02, 2006 at 09:49 PM »

Was surfing info about the cast and IMDB lists that Vanessa may have Filipino blood. Zac also played the young Simon in Firefly. Will watch the Safe episode again tomorrow.

And the other jock who was into Kelsi, he played the young Colin Hart in Everwood.

Second viewing was as entertaining as the first one.

CrUzSACK · « **Reply #29 on:** Jul 02, 2006 at 10:53 PM »

Alright, I know I'm not that old but I could not relate. I had to fake liking it for my son

, who did ask me if I liked it, when the movie was over. It was tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute! Even the mean girl's cute (siyempre it's Disney

). I wanted to shake off the cuteness, I felt it was in my system for 2 hours.

But I did tune in for the songs. The songs are cool (and yes, also cute, nevertheless, cool pa rin. I like the melody).

OTOH, Emperor's New Groove the TV Series (teasers during commercial breaks) --- now that one, I will definitely watch.