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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.

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Childrens

US Box Office: $63,939,454

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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09/16/05
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...achieves a miraculous level of kitchy zip thanks to its creative casting of Kurt Russell, Lynda Carter, and Bruce Campbell.

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06/21/09
Cole Smithey
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04/29/09
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed

Just kind of a mildly entertaining footnote.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
10/31/07
Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
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08/16/07
Dave Calhoun
Dave Calhoun
Time Out New York

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

It might be aimed at teens, but Sky High is fun for parents, too.

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04/15/07
James Plath
James Plath
DVDTown.com

Sky High is adolescent, in the best, age-appropriate sense of the word; it's like a John Hughes movie, but for tweens.

Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment Comment
10/11/06
Peter T. Chattaway
Peter T. Chattaway
Christianity Today

surprisingly clever, spirited and joyful

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09/30/06
Jay Antani
Jay Antani
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05/26/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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04/01/06
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Carefully pitched to be watchable by the Breakfast Club generation and their young kids.

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02/11/06
Steven D. Greydanus
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films Guide

the film adds a superior level of irreverence that reminds me of films like Galaxy Quest.

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01/19/06
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
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12/31/05
Ann Hornaday
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
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...A movie based on a high school for super-powered teens may not have seemed like the savviest idea. Fortunately, Sky High isn’t bad. In fact, it’s surprisingly good.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
Pete Vonder Haar
Pete Vonder Haar
Film Threat

Sky High pokes gentle fun at growing up, entering a new school, joining cliques, adjusting to friends and parents, dealing with peer pressure, and learning who you are.

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11/20/05
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

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

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10/29/05
Matthew Turner
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09/26/05
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