I have to admit that I was not a big fan of the High School Musical movies. I sort of liked the one when they worked at the golf course (not sure which one that was). I thought the number they did on the baseball field was fun.
My kids loved the High School Musical movies, especially my daughter. Sadly they won’t acknowledge that fact now. It’s not “cool” to say you liked High School Musical these days, especially for a teenager. The funny thing is when High School Musical was popular all the teens who dare not mention the movies used to love them. Kids! LOL!
When I learned that one of the characters from High School Musical,Sharpay, was getting her own full length feature movie I was rather surprised. I think Ashley Tisdale seems like a nice young lady, and she can sing well. Her character in High School Musical, Sharpay, was one of those characters you loved to hate. She was so snooty and thought she was so wonderful. You couldn’t wait to see something not-so-wonderful happen to her. I couldn’t imagine what would become of her in a full length movie. And what kind of name is Sharpay? Her name reminds me of those dogs with all those wrinkles. Ha Ha.
Here is the trailer for the new movie, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, which is out now on DVD and Blu-ray.
Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventuresort of picks up where High School Musical left off. Sharpay is “discovered” by an agent who wants her to come to NYC to try out for a Broadway play. This is exactly the opportunity Sharpay has dreamed about, but her father has reservations about it. He doesn’t think she should go. Sharpay manages to convince her father to get her go by promising she’ll come home if she hasn’t made it “big” in one month’s time.
Once in New York, Sharpay is taken in by the lights and sounds of the Big Apple. She soon learns that her fabulous adventure is not going to be so fabulous after all. For example, the penthouse her father arranged for her doesn’t allow pets. Since Sharpay brought along her dog Boi she was booted out of the penthouse. To make matters worst Sharpay’s hopes and dreams were shot down when she found out that the producers wanted her dog Boi for the Broadway show, not her.
Competing for the lead in the Broadway play is another dog name Countess who has a not-so-nice owner name Roger Elliston (Bradley Steven Perry). Roger will stop at nothing to make sure that Boi does not get the part over Countess. Amber Adams (Cameron Goodman) is another not-so-nice person that Sharpay meets who goes out of her way to make Sharpay’s time in New York City miserable by employing her as her personal assistant and making her do menial tasks that are so “un-Sharpay-like”. Amber strings Sharpay along, convincing her that she can make sure that Boi gets the part over Countess.
There is one shining star that Sharpay meets while in the big city, Peyton Leverett (Austin Butler), who is the son of her parent’s friends. He helps Sharpay to find a place in the city while she is there, as well as provides her with support. Of course you know he turns into her love interest. I saw that one coming a mile away. Ha Ha.
Does Sharpay have what it takes to make it in the big city? Will Boi and Sharpay make it on Broadway before the 30 days is up? What happens between Sharpay and Peyton? To learn the answers pick up a copy of Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure which is now available where ever movies are sold.
Overall I thought it was a cute, family friendly movie. It falls along the same lines as High School Musical as far as the acting, characters and musical numbers. It was pretty predictable in spots, but over all I found it entertaining. There were a few times I even chuckled.
Even though my kids dare not admit it (for fear of sounding “uncool”) but I know they liked it too. If not, why would they have watched it again two days later? Humm… maybe I should embarrass them and put that in my Facebook status? Just kidding! 🙂
There were some nice bonus features as well. I loved the bloopers. They are always funny. I wish they included more bloppers.
The “Evolution of Sharpay” was an interesting retrospective of the evolution of Sharpay’s character, from the first High School Musical to Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure.
Also featured in the bonus section is the Austin Cam, where Austin Butler (who played the part of Peyton) takes a video camera behind the scenes during the making of the movie. It’s always fun to see the behind the scenes action.
I’m giving the movie two thumbs up. It’s a fun movie that families can enjoy together. As far as watching it over and over again I think this would be more geared towards the younger crowd.
Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure is available on DVD and Blu-ray (combo packs) where ever movies are sold.
Here are some fun downloads you can print out in regards to the movie. The downloads include lots of fun tips and suggestions on how you and your dog can be fabulous and make it in the big city too. Just click on the image to bring up a larger image that you can print out.
Kimberly
*I received a free screener copy sample in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own.
Cheryl W. says
My daughter owns all the High School Musical films. When she saw the trailer for this movie she went nuts asking for it for her birthday. Guess I will have to cave and get it as well! We love Ashley Tisdale.