High School Musical 3: Senior Year

  • 2008


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Positive Reviews 56
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Average Rating 3.0/5
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2.5
If nothing else, HSM 3 has the bubbly brio to carry its hermetic emotions across. Av Club
3.0
But its hard to resist the way they take American teen culture back to the future. EW
4.0
Earnest, schmaltzy, and wildly entertaining, the first film in Disneys enormously popular HSM franchise to debut on the big screen proudly wears its h .. Common Sense Media
4.5
infectiously upbeat bigscreen extension of Disney Channels runaway TV movie sensation. Variety
1.5
And thats just the first 20 minutes of a film thats nearly 2 hours long. Austin Chronicle
0.8
At best, youll be disappointed; at worst, youll want to blow up a high school. Time Out
1.7
You hardly watch a Disney musical expecting Lars von Trier, but still, this is conservative stuff. Time Out
1.9
Still, its hard not to see the rabidly popular seriess deliberate insubstantiality, its desire to address teendom in juvenile ways, as a depressing co ..
3.5
With its appealing cast and eye popping dance numbers, its a shame that High School Musical 3 falls flat when the players open their mouths to sing.
3.0
Full of color, energy, precision, and creativity, Ortegas choreography unleashes the true spirit of movie musicals, which exist to remind us that if t ..
2.5
The rise in mainstream popularity of Bedazzler embossed clothing. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
If youre over 12, the fact this is as funny and bright as it is insipid wont stop you from avoiding it like the plague.
3.0
I dont begrudge its G rated vision of 17 year olds, but I do wish theyd made room for real conflict even the target audience of 9 year olds understand .. Cinema Blend
3.0
Now that its senior year, the kids have to face their futures, while planning for the spring musical, the prom and graduation. Ny Daily News
3.8
Disney raised the stakes by turning its hit TV movie franchise into a feature film and the bet has paid off. The Globe And Mail
3.8
The principal charm of the series, a throwback to 50s musicals with boys in pompadours and girls in ponytails, is that it thinks its cool to be yourse .. Philly
3.0
Whatever the flaws, its lively and colorful enough to satisfy the target audience as a fitting close to the ultra popular series. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Even if the refreshing gust doesnt stay with you long, its fun while it lasts. Usa Today
2.5
out of (October 21/08) Though undoubtedly a marginal improvement over its thoroughly mediocre predecessor, High School Musical 2 nevertheless possesse .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Im glad I didnt pay full price to see this, but it is not a bad way to pass some time in a bargain theater or a cheap movie rental. Lariat
3.0
Sharpay and Ryans I Want It All number is hugely lavish and entertaining. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
The battalion of songwriters barely gets screen credit, and in truth they dont deserve much; the songs, one and all, are disposable bubble gum drivel, .. News Review
2.0
If youre still concerned about the film and its appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home who may be interested in seeing it, we sugges .. Screen It
2.5
Its like a checklist of big issues: once one is name checked, its time to move on to the next bit of merry brow furrowing.No, this movie is all about .. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
As such, this is the very definition of good, clean fun there are no gross out gags or sex jokes here and tongues are kept firmly away from cheeks.The .. View London
1.9
Here it is Dudmans own memoir, Augusta, Gone..While it never quite answers the questions of what went wrong and what finally went right its an honest, .. New York Post
3.0
Sunny, wholesome, exuberant third installment of Disneys teen musical franchise is strictly for the kids. Its overdone in a comforting old Hollywood m .. Film Journal International ..
2.5
For all its unforgivable blandness, High School Musical opens young audiences to the charms of this most transporting of movie genres. Boston
5.0
The common denominators are white teeth, wide smiles and utter, utter freshness.This is probably the first teen movie Ive seen in two years that doesn .. Smh
2.5
So when I tell you I wish High School Musical 3 was much better than it is, understand I write not as a curmudgeon begrudging young kids their fun, bu .. Star Tribune
4.5
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (review) Its not Grease the hundreds of six year olds screaming at an ear piercing decibel at the screening I atten ..
3.8
But thats perfectly all right, because everybody knows exactly what theyre about.This series is intended to be good, clean escapist fun for hard times .. Toronto Star
3.0
All of the above are A list musicals in terms of production values, scale, and talent. Emanuellevy
1.0
High School Musical 3: Senior Year makes cellophane taste like chicken jalfrezi. Guardian
4.0
So many terrific musical numbers!.This third HSM outing sang and danced its way onto my list of favorites. Reel Talk Reviews
1.5
Best of all, you dont have to work very hard.At least not when it comes to academics. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
The good news is that its entertaining whatever your age, and far from the commercialised mediocrity I had expected. Daily Mail
3.5
From basketball to prom night, its all just an excuse for the talented young cast to sing and dance in imaginatively choreographed and spectacular rou ..
3.0
Everyone knows it.But I think its time you knew something really important. Movies
2.5
moviegoing public that made Beverly Hills Chihuahua #1 at the box office two weeks in a row demands more, dammit. Flim Threet
3.5
The hero of Synecdoche, New York is a theatre director named Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman).He runs a successful troupe in Schenectadyso succes .. New Yorker
3.0
And youll be so pleased that the first half didnt have you reaching for your revolver that you probably wont mind the second half dropoff, either. Bullz-Eye
2.5
The good news for fans of the series is that everything about it makes the transition pretty much intact; the bad news for everyone else is that every .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.0
Then theres the sheer volume, colour and stage brat exuberance that breezes the wispy plot (will the last spring musical come together) from one forge .. Total Film
3.5
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
4.0
Clearly Ortega gets it and knows what style and verve a musical like this needs no matter how young the intended audience. Hollywood
3.0
Which isnt a whole lot.Disliking such a bona fide winner as the HSM empire makes a person seem like a world class killjoy, but the relentless positivi .. Seattle Pi
3.5
Youre not going to this movie for the story or for any reason other than the singing and dancing. Its filled with them, and it is a lot of fun. Tony Medley
3.1
The franchises fearless leaderswriter Peter Barsocchini and director Kenny Orteganakedly pursue and capture these goals, hitting the Hollywood sweet s .. Groucho Reviews
1.3
8:54 Final close ups of our cast members, so we can say good bye now that theyve graduated. Nj
0.0
I cant urge you enough to stay as far away as possible. The swarms of young girls watching this phenomenon opening weekend will eat you alive. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
There is absolutely no way fans of this series will be disappointed. E Online
4.5
Trumping the first sequel, and approaching the quality of the original, High School Musical 3: Senior Year is a truly winning reprise. Film Ink
3.8
Director and choreographer Kenny Ortega varies the look and feel of the production numbers, often serving up fleeting but fun allusions to some of the .. Movies Tv Guide
2.5
TWEENS everywhere, brace yourselves for another mega dose of old school, clean cut, family friendly Disney values as the whole wholesome gang return t .. The Age
1.0
Fluffiness aside, the films multicultural microcosm does have a giddying effect: Tru Loved offers a utopian vision of inclusiveness you wish the world .. La Weekly
4.0
In fact, whether you find it a piece of harmless, escapist fun with a gorgeous cast or two hours of cultural genocide filled with creepy robo teens wi .. Mirror
4.0
Adults are just facilitators, providing mansions, cars, snacks and annoying advice.In reality, adolescence is one of the most painful, awkward and clu .. Abc
3.8
In January 2006, a friend suggested my kids might like High School Musical, a made for TV Disney movie about a group of squeaky clean teenagers who br .. Christianity Today
5.0
While the wafer thin plotline will undoubtedly bore the pants off most adults, at least the wholesome material means it offers a family friendly appea .. News Blaze
3.0
In an increasingly fragile world, High School Musical represents a constant slice of positive energy. The Sun
3.0
Its a thoughtful way to break up the hyperactive dancing, even if it isnt challenged beyond the norm. Brian Or Ndorf
2.0
It isnt Bad any more than its Good, for it is a business venture after all, and Disney can rightly assume that their target audience wont care. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.1
Its a G rated kiddie romp through high school with good hearted, wholesome teens singin and dancin to their hearts desire.
3.1
Whether or not you want to see it depends on what you want out of a movie. Do you want steak or cotton candy This is fluffy cotton candy entertainment .. Waffle Movies
3.0
Synopsis OMG!.The third act of Disneys all singing, all dancing update of Romeo and Juliet finally puts high school love muffins Troy (Zac Efron) and .. Sky
4.0
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2.0
This glittery Disney product may boast the biggest, fastest advance sales in movie history but it remains largely a mystery to those of us with an age .. Metro
3.0
Its as if these characters came from another planet arriving on a spaceship disguised as one of the cleanest and friendliest schools in existence. Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
The phrase It is what it is was practically invented for movies such as High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Jam! Movies
1.5
It has all the exquisite tension of dithering over whether to have the cake or the ice cream. Film4
4.5
Exuberant! Celebratory! Joyous! High school never looked or sounded so good!
2.5
High School Musical 3 is like Grease meets Up With People in the United Colors of Benetton. Not a combination that fills me with joy. Aisle Seat
3.5
If you want to criticize the acting, nobodys worse than the grown up actors. Can Mag
3.0
Ashley Tisdale is now Mrs. Christopher French!.The High School Musical star tied the knot Monday and announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday. Orlando Sentinel
2.5
But in either case, the third installment in Disneys cash cow musical series is a colorful and enthusiastic if not especially intelligent film that ma .. Movies Ign
2.0
The generic sounding pop numbers made me nostalgic for Rock n Roll High School and The Ramones. Cinematical
3.0
With a gossamer weight plot line that makes Archie Comics look like Dostoyevksy but all the heart, spirit, and sweetness and fun its fans are hoping f .. Movie Mom
3.8
The 19 year old shot by a Louisiana state trooper during a traffic stop in Baton Rouge three weeks ago was shot in the back and shrapnel near his spin .. 2 The Advocate
3.8
Preteen girls looking for slumber party DVD rentals probably represent the films ideal audience. Gomemphis
2.5
I am a 24 year old guy who loves action movies and raunchy comedies but even I can admit the songs in this film were catchy. The film is cliched but c ..
2.0
Lets just say that I walked out of HSM 3 humming the tunes from the other movies. MSNBC
1.5
The couple are squeaky clean offering nothing objectionable other than the fact that theyre a little too perfect. Movie Views
3.0
The last half of the film not only picks up the pace; it also delivers a wily combination of loss and nostalgia. Edge Boston
3.1
This is good, clean G rated escapism delivered by fresh, talented young performers. Courier Mail (Australia)
3.0
The singing, dancing, live your dreams plot of High School Musical 3 may be even more retro than the 80s dance moves Ortega rips off, but then again, ..
3.8
That clicking sound in the background might have been my arthritic knees banging together in harmony to the songs.
3.8
Despite its cheesy premise, HSM3 is poised to bring its fanbase in droves to the theaters to watch their favorite characters one more time.



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