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  • Bandslam
  • Opened August 14, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 51 min.
  • PG
    thematic elements and mild language.
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 10+. Read More
  • When gifted singer-songwriter Charlotte Banks (Alyson Michalka) asks new kid in town Will Burton (Gaelan Connell) to manage her fledgling rock band, she appears to have just one goal in mind: go head-to-head against her egotistical musician Read More
  • Cast: Alyson Michalka, Vanessa Hudgens, Gaelen Connell, Lisa Kudrow, Scott Porter
  • Director: Todd Graff
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music/Performing Arts

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  • Gaelan Connell as Will in "Bandslam."
  • Gaelan Connell as Will, Vanessa Hudgens as Sa5m and Aly Michalka as Charlotte in "Bandslam."
  • Vanessa Hudgens as Sa5m, Gaelan Connell as Will and Aly Michalka as Charlotte in "Bandslam."
  • Aly Michalka as Charlotte, Gaelan Connell as Will and Scott Porter as Ben in "Bandslam."
  • Vanessa Hudgens as Sa5m and Gaelan Connell as Will in "Bandslam."
  • Gaelan Connell as Will and Vanessa Hudgens as Sa5m in "Bandslam."
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Bandslam Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    BANDSLAM = GRANDSLAM

    by waco51

    We all know what Vanessa Hudgens, Ali Michalka (Phil of the Future), and Lisa Kudrow (Friends) are like...right? Pretty, can sing (1st two), can play ditsy blonds (last two). Well, I wasn't prepared for this. ALL THREE of them turn in COMPLETELY believable, outstanding performances! I'm talking.. where you forget they are acting because they ARE those characters so completely. ALL the acting is spot on. Numerous times the actors employ facial expressions that communicate far more than words could have. And the male lead is absolutely perfect all the way thru. People, this is on the level of "Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist" for memorable, poignant, priceless moments and witty dialog! A really fine movie. All done in a believable and natural way. There are just too many great (but understated) moments to even mention. Do yourself a favor- go see it! And to those who voted "so-so" or lower:You qualified yourself as too dense to tie your shoes by yourself. Be thankful for Velcro.

  • Must Go!

    Bandslam

    by prinzandprinces

    I took my 9 year old daughter to see this movie. I was a little hesitant going, but I am so glad we saw it. The movie gave us some great laughs and kept both of us fully entertained. The music was awesome, great story line, good acting done by all, and Vanessa Hudgens stole the movie! I had goose bumps while they sang during the Bandslam contest. GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!

  • Must Go!

    Great Movie For Your Tweens

    by brianfay

    I'm a Dad. Asked my daughter out for a date and she wanted to see Bandslam. I was not excited about this one at all. I must say that I was more than pleasantly surprised. Starts off with great music and carries it all the way through (although some of the pop toward the end is a little overdone). The plot was solid enough to keep my full attention for the entire movie which clocks in around 2 hours. I would kind of call this a High Fidelity meets St. Elmo's Fire but rated PG. Lots of laughs, music, emotions and learning.

    With all the movies out there not fit for tweens, this one hits the spot and was very entertaining for the folks as well.

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Bandslam Critic Reviews

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  • 80
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    Had Cameron Crowe and the late John Hughes collaborated on a movie populated by...

  • 80
    Washington Post |

    the script's earnest intelligence and the actors' charm (Connell, Hudgens and...

  • 80
    Variety |

    High school musicals have their scrappiest number in Bandslam, an awkward,...

  • 75
    Boston Globe | Ty Burr

    Bandslam is "Camp'' with rock 'n' roll instead of show tunes, but its roots go...

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