Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

GurlyIamBeach Instant Favorite.

Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?

Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

CrystalRain7 OK, first off, I'm 13. I don't really watch PG movies. I haven't for years because they are often boring, cheesy, and unrealistic and like to watch without tearing my head off in frustration. But this movie was absolutely fantastic.I made an account just to review it. I know, it probably doesn't look like it. It has Aly Michalka and Vanessa Hudgens. That should be reason enough NOT to watch. The trailer also makes it look incredibly dumb and childish. IT IS NOT. The only reason I gave this movie a chance is because I was ridiculously bored and had nothing to do whatsoever. And I am so unbelievably glad that I did. This movie had a lot of substance and meaning, but was also funny and sweet. i would recommend this movie to anyone but mostly teens. It addresses issues and voices thoughts that we are afraid to ourselves. Like being told to partner up in class. Who hasn't thought sat there hoping against hope that you would be picked? Not only is the movie good in general, it has great music choice. None of that new pop rock trash that they show on Disney Channel. Basically, my point is: Give this movie a chance.

ptbartman People ask me what I think makes a good movie and I say simple, tell me a good story and tell it to me well. This movie delivers on both counts. The script is like a great hand of Texas hold em. We've seen stories like this a hundred times from the Karate Kid to High School Musical. That's your hole cards. But each time you know what you got, the "dealer" flips another card and it's a whole new hand. Disney (said in a good way) enough for tweens, edgy enough for teens and adults. And "the river card", the ending, well lets just say it surprised me (more than once) and that's saying a lot. Performances were solid especially when you consider that most of the key roles were played by musicians who act as opposed to actors playing musicians.

callanvass Maybe to a lot of people I'm overrating Bandslam, but I truly loved every moment of this movie, and I'll tell you why. The message in it is absolutely wonderful. It's about making friends, maintaining friendships, a single mother worrying about his son growing up, and going after the success you want. I liked how all of them were different types of people so to speak. My favorite had to be the chemistry between Gaelan Connell and Vanessa Hudgens. Sa5m was unique and very complex and I thought it was cool how they just worked so well together. It's throughly predictable, I won't lie but I sure had a way better time then I did watching overrated Oscar type crap like Up In The Air. Bandslam's main ingredient to success is the strength of its characters by far. They are all likable, they all have their little problems, but we can identify with them all, even Lisa Kudrow as the mother was likable!.Performances.Gaelan Connell is an unknown for me, but I really liked what I saw. He made Will into a likable geek, and I look forward to seeing more of him. Alyson Michalka is really good-looking, but also a fine young actress. She has her selfish traits, but we can see what's behind it. Vanessa Hudgens is gorgeous, and I adored her character. I'm not like those annoying teeny Boppers who go crazy over her, but she did very well her. Her character was very complex and hard to relate too, but somehow she managed to make us care for her. Lisa Kudrow's charisma and trademark Goofyness works well here, but I also enjoyed her serious moments with Will.Bottom line. Bandslam is now a favorite of mine, and one of the best movies that came out in 2009. It reminds me of why I love movies so much in the 1st place. Ignore the rather low 6.4 rating, and give it a whirl!.9/10

capone666 BandslamStarting a high school rock band, nowadays, is as easy as plugging plastic instruments into a video game console and following the progression of blinking lights.And while most teens are comfortable pantomiming their prowess in a virtual world, others, like the ones in this movie, are intent on rockin' out old school.Upon moving to a new town, music aficionado Will (Gaelan Connell) meets jaded Sa5m (Vanessa Hudgens), who informs him of their school's bandslam competition. Known for his music savvy, Will is approached by Charlotte (Alyson Michalka), a popular student who hopes to tap his astuteness for her bandslam entry.A tongue-in-cheek critique of the state of music, as well as the close-minded cliques that preserve it, Bandslam is a refreshing surprise filled with sardonic jabs and stirring family secrets.As for my high school band – we called it quits after someone stole all of our air guitars. (Green Light)