Sky High
Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.
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- Cast:
- Michael Angarano , Mary Elizabeth Winstead , Kurt Russell , Kelly Preston , Danielle Panabaker , Bruce Campbell , Lynda Carter
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The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.
This movie makes me want to pour hydrochloric acid into my eye sockets.
A good fantasy superhero film before the superhero genre was overexploited. Check out Kurt Rusell and Kelly Preston as the married duo superhero.
Super fun mix of high school teen drama and comic book superheroes. I also loved the conceit of casting Kurt Russell in a Disney film, which is where he got his start in films like "Follow Me, Boys" and "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes." That aside, it's a fun story about a young teen, a likable Michael Angarano, who's parents are the most powerful superheroes in the world, Russell and Kelly Preston, and he is to start his freshman year at the secret superhero high school (which floats on a giant platform in the sky and to which you get to by a flying bus). Freshman are divided into "heroes" or "sidekicks." Angarano is made a sidekick for his lack of powers and make friends with the other uncool sidekicks, who are buried by the popular heroes. It's all pretty typical teen drama when the freshman later becomes cool and must decide if he wants to stay loyal to his outcast sidekick pals or hang out with the cooler heroes. That part of the film works quite well, but it's made all the more fun when you throw in superheroes, super villains, secret weapons and old grudges. The film is also greatly helped by a strong comic supporting cast that includes Kevin Heffernan, Bruce Campbell, Cloris Leachman, Jim Rash, Dave Foley as sidekick teacher Mr. Boy and Kevin McDonald as a very funny Mr. Medulla, Tom Kenny, and the voice of Patrick Warburton, and a very cute Mary Elizabeth Winstead as the cool-kid love interest. You even get Lynda Carter as the principal. Top all this off with a fun soundtrack that consists of covers of 80s classics and you have probably the best Disney live-action film in years.
For a family movie, then "Sky High" turned out to be an okay movie actually. There is something for just about everyone here, ranging from superheroes, teen love story, comedy, villainy, and of course Bruce Campbell.The story is about Will Stronghold, the son of two world famous superheroes The Commander and Jetstream. Troubled about his lack of powers, starting at the prestigious Sky High Academy for superheroes and wanting to fit in, life is a roller-coaster of ups and downs for Will. Especially because a diabolical plan is being set in motion by someone no one suspects."Sky High" is a good, wholesome movie for the entire family, and it offers action, romance, thrills and heroism in just equally great amounts.While this is a superhero movie, don't set yourself up for a level of superhero and effects similar to movies like "X-Men" and the likes. It is a family movie, so it is accordingly set.I was particularly thrilled with seeing the legendary Bruce Campbell in this movie. But I will say that all-round people were doing good jobs with their given roles and characters.So let the family gather up and prepare to go sky high...