can't wait to see your reviews for the next HSM movies hopefully. The only thing that ever annoyed me about these movies was how that the end of each movie Sharpay is now nice to them and good, but then mean again the next movie. The back and forth on her character was annoying. Other than that minor thing I love this franchise
That perfectly sums up the main HSM trilogy for me. Even though it is a trilogy that is actually awesome in many ways, a nitpick is that while it made sense for Sharpay to go from an asshole (okay guys, break it up. Get the reference in HSM2? Okay, but in all seriousness, I’m just going to say this right now... I think the only HSM instalment with an actual villain would have to be Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, and I know what you’re thinking in the first half of the movie; I didn’t think there was even gonna be one, not especially Amber Lee Adams! But wait until you see her in the second and last acts!) to a sweetheart, they decided to repeat that idea in the sequels which is also contrived.
Happy 100th Video!!!!!!!!!!! This is an amazing channel and I enjoy listening to your opinions. I am sure this channel is gonna go even farther than it already has. Congrats.
Happy 100th video! :) I love how Lemonade Mouth was your 50th and High School Musical is your 100th. I personally love Kelsie (more than Sharpey and Gabriella) and think that she's underrated. I also agree that it's a great DCOM, but not the best (having just recently watched The Color of Friendship). So, I understand why u put it so low on your best list, but at least it was still on there. :) I used to love it when I was younger, but now that I'm an adult I see it's flaws. Anyway I'm excited for your HSM 2 review (that's my favorite out of the 3, If u had it on your list
That would be a fun list! Right now I figure that some of those antagonists might appear on my upcoming list for best supporting I might just make that one down the line.
Ryan changes, Sharpay doesn't. Also Ryan was never really evil, he just was dumb and went along with his Sharpay's schemes and orders without question. He changes in the 2nd film and finally becomes his own person, and by the 3rd film he actually has friends and doesn't even spend all his time with Sharpay.
Agreed! Even though I consider the original the better of the two DCOMs as a fully conceived movie, HSM2 had the better music overall from where I'm standing.
Happy 100th video! I remember when I around 8 years old, my dad made me write a paper on why I thought I should be able to watch HSM before he would let me watch it.
This movie came out when I actual was in high school. It helped give me great memories while I felt with hard times with my health in my high school years, it will always hold a special place in my heart
Finally!!! 100 videos and HSM!! What could be better than that? I personally love this movie. It is, so far, my favorite DCOM ever made. But, if I had to choose, I would say that I like HSM 3 way more than the first 2 of them. I wouldn't say it is the best DCOM, but it is for sure one of the best I've seen. Personally, 'When there was me and you' is actually my favorite song of the first movie, of course, just behind 'Breaking Free' and the always classic 'We are all in this together'. I'm glad you review it, and that you have a great opinion about it too. P.S: I thought you wouldn't review Liv & Maddie anymore. :/ P.S.2: Are you going to review the 3 movies? I know that the last one is not a DCOM, but I would still like to hear your opinion.
I agree. I think HSM3 is the best of them all, but it also had the added advantage of a theater release and you can tell they put that added budget to work. I was only considering not reviewing Liv and Maddie anymore, and there's still a chance that I might end up not reviewing past this first episode of season 4 if it proves to be 22 minutes of nothing, so we'll see what comes of it. I plan to review all three movies in time.
Happy 100th video. While this movie is full of cliches (2 opposite characters coming together, the 1 character conveniently moves to the same place as the other, ect.), for some reason, it works. The Status Quo number is one of my favorite because it shows the high school cliques and how you don't have to only like 1 thing. Another thing I loved was not only the conflict between the students, but the conflict between Coach Bolton and Ms. Darbus. The basketball team and the scholastic decathlon coming together to help Troy and Gabriella make it to the callback feels like it has been done to death, but I still enjoyed it because it showed that while there is the clubs and teams that people join because they like it and are good at it, it's not the only thing that can define you. You can do more than just 1 thing. It brought the school together which from the beginning and the whole Status Quo number with everyone's reactions in the respective cliques to the members liking and doing different things, didn't seem to be possible. Honestly, the HSM franchise is one of the only one that I find was able to do great sequels as well (well except for Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure which was just a huge disaster) even though the movies as wholes aren't perfect
I liked the Coach Bolton and Ms. Darbus confrontation as well because it showed how the school's fragmentation wasn't just at the student level. It makes the coming together that much more powerful once Breaking Free starts up.
I would love for some movie in the future to have cast both Venessa and Zac together again, however this time, fighting a battle of good versus evil, Venessa versus Zac. There would be a part in a scene where they don’t currently know they are each other’s enemy, hidden amongst the rest of us, where they end up doing a karaoke, of the same song that started this all. Obviously it would have to be either one of Disney’s subordinate companies filming, or a company rich even to give the mouse that big fat check for that song. But they would end up saying to each other “I feel like I’ve done this before.” Before parting ways, eventually discovering their true natures, Zac being the lead villain, and Venessa being the hero to stop him, only it doesn’t end with him dying a villain. Instead, he died a hero, breaking from his hatred of humanity, because of Venessa, because of their moment prior, and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to stop his own well laid plan that was going to destroy us all, giving that all up, because of a simple moment, written in as a in joke, but transcending that into the seed of salvation, the seed of redemption. Thoughts on this idea? Am I dreaming too hard?
I think you're right about that, and I always considered Grease to be the logical starting point from where the minds behind this movie developed certain plot points. But having seen Grease recently, there's a lot about it that doesn't make sense plot progression wise in addition to the less than stellar message about needing to change yourself for a man that never has to go through too many drastic changes of his own.
Yay! The HSM review is finally here! Congrats on 100 videos. :D I love this movie. Personally, I like the 3rd movie the best. One of my favorite parts of the first movie is also the tree scene. It always make me laugh. The songs are amazing! Could you review Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension.
That was a really interesting review. I personally LOVE High School Musical as like you say it was the definitive film for my generation. Is it possible that ignoring the flaws of the film is another way of subconsciously having acknowledged and accepted them? I think that's what I do, what I enjoy in this film is enough to do that. I like to think I understand the deeper levels in the film having followed it so closely for the last 10 years! It's also special to me that this video was published 10 years to the day after HSM aired on Disney Channel UK, the first time I watched it! :D Thanks !
Haha, I totally planed that release date! I think you make a great point about the flaws because there is a difference between ignoring and not knowing. I find myself doing that a lot with movies that I'm more conditioned to love like Superhero movies where I notice a flaw but then brush it off to see if what comes next can make up for it, thus giving me a good reason to have ignored that flaw in the first place, lol.
Happy 100 brain. I'll never regret subscribing to you man you are one of the smarter commentators on this site. Ten years later I'll be honest, HSM is pretty heavy on the cheesy side. It's still a solid movie and the success it had was insane. Especially when you think of the fact that they were doing back to back movies from 2006-2008. I think now It's become the standard for other DCOMs to try to reach. Status Quo is my favorite scene because I always loved the concept of people wanting to do something but others thinking it's insane and the whole school going awry. Idk if you were gonna go into it in the future, but I consider Troy the most evolving of the characters. We saw him grow and change throughout the three movies in my opinion more than the others. Do you think Disney could have another period like that where there is that one movie that can make an impact and be as global? I thought it was going to be lemonade mouth but Idk if it was strong enough. Love to hear your thoughts as always!
Thanks Ike! I'll definitely be diving more into Troy's development as a character once we get to the other two movies in addition to how all the other main characters grow and change. Disney could do that, and that movie could have been Descendants if the movie itself was better, especially considering the hype machine prior to it's release only to come out just pretty good. Lemonade Mouth had a strong influence for awhile but the lack of a sequel cut it's potential influence short. I think that was probably for the best from the standpoint of film because even the cast knew that there never needed to be another Lemonade Mouth movie, but I would have liked to see one if only for another great soundtrack.
The Disney Brain, do Austin and Ally (all 4 seasons) next please :D If you do it, give your opinion on whether Disney should bring Austin and Ally back for a 5th season (if possible). That was because I and a massive amount of fans want Season 5 one day :D. Anyway please review it and give your opinion.
I love what you said of good out weighing the bad and that real love. I feel sometimes you need a cheesy film to love. Plus this franchise introduced us(me) to Zac Efron!
First of all, great 100th video, congratulations. And I'm sorry if this comment is a bit long. High School Musical is probably my favorite DCOM of all time, I know it's not the best and it has a lot of flaws, but I don''t think that there is a DCOM I enjoy more than I do this one. Although I love it I believe I can't say it's a great movie, the plot is incredibly predictable and the character are just a little bit more than stereotypes, which is true for all three of these movies, but although I can't call it a great movie I definitely can call it a great musical. I love the songs, I love the choreography and I love the energy. If there is a word to best describe HSM, that word is fun, this movie is so much fun. The actors are having the time of their lives and it shows, this is such a happy, fun filled, optimistic movie and it makes me feel good every time I watch it. And I believe this is good opportunity to talk about my expectations for HSM4... I'm excited, but I think I could and should be more excited. A few months ago I asked you if you rather watch this movie as DCOM or as a theater released movie (thanks for answering that, by the way) I, personally, wanted the movie to be a theater released movie like High School Musical 3, that's my favorite of the trilogy. I believe that with the bigger budget HSM3 was able not only to be a good movie, but a spectacle and it was awesome.I would be more excited for HSM4 if it was a theater realeased movie and if the original cast would be back for a few reasons. First, of course, the budget, they could make something big and fantastic, they don't need the budget of the avengers movies, just a little bit more than your average dcom. And I think this would be good for the genre because the musical comedy is slowly dying... yes, we do have musicals now, but they are more like "Into the woods" and "Les miserables" and I love those movies, but I miss when musicals had big choreographies and a lot of dancing and energetic music, HSM4 could bring those back. Then, the formula, I think HSM has a formula and all three movies follow that formula and it works really well, but ever since HSM, Disney Channel has used this formula multiple times in movies like "Camp Rock" and "Descendants" (at least, that's how I see it) and those movies also work, my concern is that with new characters and new actors, this new HSM movie could feel just as another DCOM and not part of the HSM franchise. Also, the HSM series is great at keeping itself fresh, the first movie was in high school, the second one was in a resort with pools and sports like baseball and golf, the third brought the characters back to high school but for their senior year, the ideas were always changing, that's what made them great and not just a rehash. Now, for HSM4... we are back in high school... yeah, they could bring something new to the table (and I hope they do) but, just imagine what could have been done with the original cast... maybe the characters have jobs now, maybe Troy and Gabriella are about to get married, and of course, they could have a high school reunion, I believe there are a lot of possibilities. I'm still hopeful for HSM4, though, I hope it's great and has the energy and fun that the first three had.
I want HSM4 to pull a Force Awakens and have the entire movie revolve around finding Troy Bolton who has mysteriously disappeared, LOL. But yeah, the larger budget helped a lot with HSM3, which I agree is the best of the three. I just really want to figure out the cast list for HSM4. there have been rumors but nothing confirmed yet.
Make a new video saying whether you want a HSM 4 and whether you want Troy and Gabriella and the rest of the originals to return. BTW, I SO DO WANT THEM TO RETURN :D :D :D I don't want the Troy/Gabriella storyline to end!
The plan is to eventually review all three of them. But the next DCOM Review likely won't be HSM2 only because there have been a lot of requests for 2 or three movies specifically so I'll get to those first :)
1st, happy 100th video!!! it doesn't seem like there are a hundred though. probably because I'm always just focusing on the dcom and gmw reviews. I've got a bit of one track mind. but I have nothing to say that you aren't already suspecting. you just said everything in my head about this movie. but would you believe I used to hate high school musical. it just seemed stupid and dumb to me, I mean... it came out when I was 5 going on 6 or after I just turned 6. but I didn't really start to love it until like 7th grade, so about 3 or 4 years ago. but I will tell you know, my love of it is mainly the music. I absolutely hate stick to the status quo and I'm not to fond of were all in this together, but I love like every other song especially breaking free. the songs especially the slow ones were just beautiful to me. my favorite scene is during the auditions, ms. darbus had told a pair to go to the counselors because their performance was disturbing. it just killed me!! but yeah, congrats on the video and I wanna know, what do you think about Dove Cameron being engaged to Ryan McCartan?? (aka Diggy)
There was a time in my life where I actually didn't like the Backstreet Boys, LOL, and now I consider them one of my favorite bands. I guess that's mildly comparable. As for the engagement, it's not really my place to comment. I mean sure, it kind of ruins any shot I had with Dove, which was already pretty low to begin with, lol, but it's fine, so long as she's happy :)
HAPPY 100TH TO YOU, HAPPY 100TH TO YOU, HAPPY 100TH VIDEO DISNEY BRAIN, HAPPY 100TH TO YOU.That song was da bomb LOL I have always loved this DCOM lol I love Ryan on the second one and sharpay is great in this one Fun fact ( most people should know this already) drew seeley sung all the songs for Troy in this movie and I think it worked great (mostly) Man that comment about the lunch scene, all I could think about was LETS GO BANG ON THE FUNITURE!!! LOL Anyway happy 100th vid and I have no idea what my favorite song from this one is darn it Alright cya next time But I'm mad I was an hour late What a drag Lol
That song truly was the bomb! Lol I really wish Zac had done the singing because I would have loved a solo album from him like we got from Corbin, Ashley, and Vanessa.
I just watched High School Musical on Disney+ - I liked it - it has a good message and the choreography is great and the music is good as well - it's a fun film
When I saw this review as a recommendation, two outcomes crossed my mind based on the video length: either he'd hate this film or enjoy it. Thankfully it was the latter. I grew up listening to the songs of High School Musical. I cared more about them than the story back then but seeing how great it is makes me appreciate it more now. It's one of those films that you need to watch before you give your opinion. It gets tiring when you keep hearing people say "It's a Romeo and Juliet ripoff".
I can definitely understand why other people would like it, maybe I just can't get into it because it's basically Vanessa being very sad, which in turn makes me sad.
This is my all time favorite DCOM. I agree it may have flaws, and there are definitely better DCOMS but I don't care. The HSM movies will always be a fantastic part of my childhood and I'll never look at them with ill. :D fantastic review and congratulations on the 100 videos!
HAVEN'T WATCHED THE WHOLE THING BUT THIS IS IMPORTANT. YOU DON'T LIKE SHARPAY'S FABULOUS ADVENTURE?!?!?! That's fine actually. I just never hear anyone talk about that movie. Personally, I LOVE it, but probably because I personally identify with Sharpay and I was so happy to see them explore a different side of her. Also, I'm a huge musical theatre nerd so I loved the music. Okay, now to watch the rest of the video.
Honestly, I could barely get through Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure. I would have taken a spin off movie with Zeke entering a baking competition over what that movie was. But in all seriousness, I think the spin off movie should have been Sharpay helping out with the next generation of East High Musical performers as the end of the third movie hints at. It would have been a much better look into her character because it would have forced her to grow from petty pampered princess to mentor and role model in a much more convincing way. Leading is most of the time realizing that it's not about you anymore and that's what a movie like that could have explored, especially since Sharpay keeps forgetting the things that she learned in between movies because she kind of has to be that controlling mean girl. The spin off we got felt like an uninspired, vanity filled, cash grab. Sharpay never needed her damn dog to be the focus of any film, what she needed is the chance to actually work with impressionable people in a meaningful way and recognize that the influence she had over them was very real and could have negative affects if she wasn't responsible with it. That would have been a better character evolution than even Troy if handled right. Whew, alright, rant over. Case in point, I liked Sharpay as a character, but they left a lot of great ideas on the table through the four movies she's been in.
I understand. i didn't really watch DC during the HSM craze, but when Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure came along I was totally into. It's got the fashion, the glamour, the music. I still love performing these songs to this day. I guess I just saw Sharpay living my dream, and that's why I love it. It's all about personal preference, though.
Just commenting this on a random video, you should do a review of the Exchange episode of Free Period. (On disneychannel's TH-cam channel) I'm curious to see what you think about it.
Yeah they are just basically a collection of short films almost. Most of them aren't very good in my opinion. I don't think Exchange is necessarily all that great I just feel like it would be one that you'd have an opinion on. One I'd be interested in seeing.
As much as I love this film, I absolutely hate the ending, “We’re all in this together”. I feel like it was too cheesy and unnecessary towards the plot. The didn’t really do much to be in it together, plus everyone including Troy and Gabriella’s friends were against them singing in the first place. Also sharpay & Ryan shouldn’t have even sang in that movie. And to top it off they had solos but didn’t wanna give Chad & Taylor a solo. Hmmm. I just don’t like the ending at all. It did t make any sense just a fun song
Fair enough not reviewing Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, but come on, you can't tell me it's worse than Twitches? As much as I liked the Twitches movies, I actually like SFA more.
To be honest, I don't recall enough specifics about SFA to say with certainty whether or not I'd place it above or below Twitches. I just remember barely being able to get through it so I'd probably place it in the ball park. Plus it steals from us a spin off that could have actually worked much better which could have been Sharpay staying back to help with the drama club and learning that her vain nature just won't cut it when a group of impressionable younglings who look up to her. But to be fair, I would not have reviewed Twitches either if not for the overwhelming amount of requests for it in the aftermath of having gently pecked at it with insults prior to fully reviewing it. The hope is that a similar trend does not occur with other movies I don't favor highly, lol
It's mainly due to the fact that I don't think there's anything to that movie. It's not interesting or challenging, or even fun for me so I don't think it would be worth it.
Happy 100th video Disney Brain
Thank you!
I can't even lie every time Vanessa Hudgens has a solo I have to mute the tv because it gets me emotional everytime 😂
Me too!!!
I just can't help it!!!
Yes, me too but not for the same reason. She is such a boring, wishy washy, wimp🤣
Remember that guy that made then do the duet in the first place? They never thanked him 😂
I always think of that guy as the most important nameless character in DCOM history, LOL
Raeline Feliciano true
What's your favorite hsm song?
Me: stick to the status quo.
I can't decide
My favorite HSM song is Breaking free.
For me, it's gotta be Breaking Free. I used to sing that song to myself as a ritual before mid terms in college.
mine is when there was me and you
For me it has to be Breaking Free too
can't wait to see your reviews for the next HSM movies hopefully. The only thing that ever annoyed me about these movies was how that the end of each movie Sharpay is now nice to them and good, but then mean again the next movie. The back and forth on her character was annoying. Other than that minor thing I love this franchise
Jenna Poole I know right, that was really confusing😕
Jenna Poole I always notice that like sharpay what side are you on
Jenna Poole absolutely agree
That perfectly sums up the main HSM trilogy for me. Even though it is a trilogy that is actually awesome in many ways, a nitpick is that while it made sense for Sharpay to go from an asshole (okay guys, break it up. Get the reference in HSM2? Okay, but in all seriousness, I’m just going to say this right now... I think the only HSM instalment with an actual villain would have to be Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, and I know what you’re thinking in the first half of the movie; I didn’t think there was even gonna be one, not especially Amber Lee Adams! But wait until you see her in the second and last acts!) to a sweetheart, they decided to repeat that idea in the sequels which is also contrived.
I have been anticipating this video for a LONG time. I ❤ DCOM reviews and would be so happy if you continued this series.
Happy 100th Video!!!!!!!!!!! This is an amazing channel and I enjoy listening to your opinions. I am sure this channel is gonna go even farther than it already has. Congrats.
I bet he'll be the next Ali a
Only with reviews and stuff
Lol, thank you both!
Happy 100th video! :) I love how Lemonade Mouth was your 50th and High School Musical is your 100th. I personally love Kelsie (more than Sharpey and Gabriella) and think that she's underrated. I also agree that it's a great DCOM, but not the best (having just recently watched The Color of Friendship). So, I understand why u put it so low on your best list, but at least it was still on there. :) I used to love it when I was younger, but now that I'm an adult I see it's flaws. Anyway I'm excited for your HSM 2 review (that's my favorite out of the 3, If u had it on your list
HSM2 is definitely in the plans, but there are a few movies ahead of it :)
Great review :) Can you do your favorite DCOM antagonists?
Ohhhhhh good idea!
That would be a fun list! Right now I figure that some of those antagonists might appear on my upcoming list for best supporting I might just make that one down the line.
Nothing like going back to watch your favourite Disney Brian videos after your exams end :)
Another great review! High School Musical has always been one of my favorite DCOMs.
Happy 100th video!!!😁😁 can't wait for the next
My biggest problem with these films is that Ryan and his sister are evil and then good in each film. They don't change
Ryan changes, Sharpay doesn't. Also Ryan was never really evil, he just was dumb and went along with his Sharpay's schemes and orders without question. He changes in the 2nd film and finally becomes his own person, and by the 3rd film he actually has friends and doesn't even spend all his time with Sharpay.
Happy 100th Buddy! Your channel has come far and I know that it will go farther! Amazing work!
Thank you so much! :D
The nostalgia...HSM2 will still always be my fav. The soundtrack was lit af
Agreed! Even though I consider the original the better of the two DCOMs as a fully conceived movie, HSM2 had the better music overall from where I'm standing.
Happy 100th video! I remember when I around 8 years old, my dad made me write a paper on why I thought I should be able to watch HSM before he would let me watch it.
LOLOLOL, that's unreal! What did you write to convince him?
Almost eight years later, I can't even remember anymore. I think he still has it though.
This movie came out when I actual was in high school. It helped give me great memories while I felt with hard times with my health in my high school years, it will always hold a special place in my heart
Happy 100th video. Btw great review
Thank you!
Here after I watched your review of sharpay’s spin-off
Finally!!! 100 videos and HSM!! What could be better than that?
I personally love this movie. It is, so far, my favorite DCOM ever made. But, if I had to choose, I would say that I like HSM 3 way more than the first 2 of them.
I wouldn't say it is the best DCOM, but it is for sure one of the best I've seen.
Personally, 'When there was me and you' is actually my favorite song of the first movie, of course, just behind 'Breaking Free' and the always classic 'We are all in this together'.
I'm glad you review it, and that you have a great opinion about it too.
P.S: I thought you wouldn't review Liv & Maddie anymore. :/
P.S.2: Are you going to review the 3 movies? I know that the last one is not a DCOM, but I would still like to hear your opinion.
I agree. I think HSM3 is the best of them all, but it also had the added advantage of a theater release and you can tell they put that added budget to work.
I was only considering not reviewing Liv and Maddie anymore, and there's still a chance that I might end up not reviewing past this first episode of season 4 if it proves to be 22 minutes of nothing, so we'll see what comes of it.
I plan to review all three movies in time.
+The Disney Brain
:O Ok. Thanks. ;-)
Happy 100th video.
While this movie is full of cliches (2 opposite characters coming together, the 1 character conveniently moves to the same place as the other, ect.), for some reason, it works. The Status Quo number is one of my favorite because it shows the high school cliques and how you don't have to only like 1 thing. Another thing I loved was not only the conflict between the students, but the conflict between Coach Bolton and Ms. Darbus. The basketball team and the scholastic decathlon coming together to help Troy and Gabriella make it to the callback feels like it has been done to death, but I still enjoyed it because it showed that while there is the clubs and teams that people join because they like it and are good at it, it's not the only thing that can define you. You can do more than just 1 thing. It brought the school together which from the beginning and the whole Status Quo number with everyone's reactions in the respective cliques to the members liking and doing different things, didn't seem to be possible.
Honestly, the HSM franchise is one of the only one that I find was able to do great sequels as well (well except for Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure which was just a huge disaster) even though the movies as wholes aren't perfect
I liked the Coach Bolton and Ms. Darbus confrontation as well because it showed how the school's fragmentation wasn't just at the student level. It makes the coming together that much more powerful once Breaking Free starts up.
I would love for some movie in the future to have cast both Venessa and Zac together again, however this time, fighting a battle of good versus evil, Venessa versus Zac. There would be a part in a scene where they don’t currently know they are each other’s enemy, hidden amongst the rest of us, where they end up doing a karaoke, of the same song that started this all. Obviously it would have to be either one of Disney’s subordinate companies filming, or a company rich even to give the mouse that big fat check for that song. But they would end up saying to each other “I feel like I’ve done this before.” Before parting ways, eventually discovering their true natures, Zac being the lead villain, and Venessa being the hero to stop him, only it doesn’t end with him dying a villain. Instead, he died a hero, breaking from his hatred of humanity, because of Venessa, because of their moment prior, and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to stop his own well laid plan that was going to destroy us all, giving that all up, because of a simple moment, written in as a in joke, but transcending that into the seed of salvation, the seed of redemption.
Thoughts on this idea? Am I dreaming too hard?
My only point on the HSM war is that it parallels Grease to a large extent, but I agree that it is better then a lot of other DCOMs. Happy 100th
I think you're right about that, and I always considered Grease to be the logical starting point from where the minds behind this movie developed certain plot points. But having seen Grease recently, there's a lot about it that doesn't make sense plot progression wise in addition to the less than stellar message about needing to change yourself for a man that never has to go through too many drastic changes of his own.
Yay! The HSM review is finally here! Congrats on 100 videos. :D I love this movie. Personally, I like the 3rd movie the best. One of my favorite parts of the first movie is also the tree scene. It always make me laugh. The songs are amazing!
Could you review Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension.
We shall definitely tackle The 2nd Dimension sometime soon!
Thanks! :)
That was a really interesting review. I personally LOVE High School Musical as like you say it was the definitive film for my generation.
Is it possible that ignoring the flaws of the film is another way of subconsciously having acknowledged and accepted them? I think that's what I do, what I enjoy in this film is enough to do that. I like to think I understand the deeper levels in the film having followed it so closely for the last 10 years!
It's also special to me that this video was published 10 years to the day after HSM aired on Disney Channel UK, the first time I watched it! :D Thanks !
Haha, I totally planed that release date!
I think you make a great point about the flaws because there is a difference between ignoring and not knowing. I find myself doing that a lot with movies that I'm more conditioned to love like Superhero movies where I notice a flaw but then brush it off to see if what comes next can make up for it, thus giving me a good reason to have ignored that flaw in the first place, lol.
Happy 100 brain. I'll never regret subscribing to you man you are one of the smarter commentators on this site. Ten years later I'll be honest, HSM is pretty heavy on the cheesy side. It's still a solid movie and the success it had was insane. Especially when you think of the fact that they were doing back to back movies from 2006-2008. I think now It's become the standard for other DCOMs to try to reach. Status Quo is my favorite scene because I always loved the concept of people wanting to do something but others thinking it's insane and the whole school going awry. Idk if you were gonna go into it in the future, but I consider Troy the most evolving of the characters. We saw him grow and change throughout the three movies in my opinion more than the others. Do you think Disney could have another period like that where there is that one movie that can make an impact and be as global? I thought it was going to be lemonade mouth but Idk if it was strong enough. Love to hear your thoughts as always!
Thanks Ike! I'll definitely be diving more into Troy's development as a character once we get to the other two movies in addition to how all the other main characters grow and change.
Disney could do that, and that movie could have been Descendants if the movie itself was better, especially considering the hype machine prior to it's release only to come out just pretty good. Lemonade Mouth had a strong influence for awhile but the lack of a sequel cut it's potential influence short. I think that was probably for the best from the standpoint of film because even the cast knew that there never needed to be another Lemonade Mouth movie, but I would have liked to see one if only for another great soundtrack.
The Disney Brain, do Austin and Ally (all 4 seasons) next please :D If you do it, give your opinion on whether Disney should bring Austin and Ally back for a 5th season (if possible). That was because I and a massive amount of fans want Season 5 one day :D. Anyway please review it and give your opinion.
Yey!!! Congrats on 100 vids!! I love your vids!! ❤❤❤
Thank you! :)
omg u replied!!! thank you!!
I love what you said of good out weighing the bad and that real love. I feel sometimes you need a cheesy film to love. Plus this franchise introduced us(me) to Zac Efron!
First of all, great 100th video, congratulations. And I'm sorry if this comment is a bit long. High School Musical is probably my favorite DCOM of all time, I know it's not the best and it has a lot of flaws, but I don''t think that there is a DCOM I enjoy more than I do this one. Although I love it I believe I can't say it's a great movie, the plot is incredibly predictable and the character are just a little bit more than stereotypes, which is true for all three of these movies, but although I can't call it a great movie I definitely can call it a great musical. I love the songs, I love the choreography and I love the energy. If there is a word to best describe HSM, that word is fun, this movie is so much fun. The actors are having the time of their lives and it shows, this is such a happy, fun filled, optimistic movie and it makes me feel good every time I watch it.
And I believe this is good opportunity to talk about my expectations for HSM4... I'm excited, but I think I could and should be more excited. A few months ago I asked you if you rather watch this movie as DCOM or as a theater released movie (thanks for answering that, by the way) I, personally, wanted the movie to be a theater released movie like High School Musical 3, that's my favorite of the trilogy. I believe that with the bigger budget HSM3 was able not only to be a good movie, but a spectacle and it was awesome.I would be more excited for HSM4 if it was a theater realeased movie and if the original cast would be back for a few reasons. First, of course, the budget, they could make something big and fantastic, they don't need the budget of the avengers movies, just a little bit more than your average dcom. And I think this would be good for the genre because the musical comedy is slowly dying... yes, we do have musicals now, but they are more like "Into the woods" and "Les miserables" and I love those movies, but I miss when musicals had big choreographies and a lot of dancing and energetic music, HSM4 could bring those back. Then, the formula, I think HSM has a formula and all three movies follow that formula and it works really well, but ever since HSM, Disney Channel has used this formula multiple times in movies like "Camp Rock" and "Descendants" (at least, that's how I see it) and those movies also work, my concern is that with new characters and new actors, this new HSM movie could feel just as another DCOM and not part of the HSM franchise. Also, the HSM series is great at keeping itself fresh, the first movie was in high school, the second one was in a resort with pools and sports like baseball and golf, the third brought the characters back to high school but for their senior year, the ideas were always changing, that's what made them great and not just a rehash. Now, for HSM4... we are back in high school... yeah, they could bring something new to the table (and I hope they do) but, just imagine what could have been done with the original cast... maybe the characters have jobs now, maybe Troy and Gabriella are about to get married, and of course, they could have a high school reunion, I believe there are a lot of possibilities. I'm still hopeful for HSM4, though, I hope it's great and has the energy and fun that the first three had.
I want HSM4 to pull a Force Awakens and have the entire movie revolve around finding Troy Bolton who has mysteriously disappeared, LOL.
But yeah, the larger budget helped a lot with HSM3, which I agree is the best of the three. I just really want to figure out the cast list for HSM4. there have been rumors but nothing confirmed yet.
I just love your reviews! :)
Thank you :D
HAPPY 100TH VIDEO
LOVE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL This is the movie that got me into watching DCOMS.
I know it's pretty late but happy 100th video!
Make a new video saying whether you want a HSM 4 and whether you want Troy and Gabriella and the rest of the originals to return. BTW, I SO DO WANT THEM TO RETURN :D :D :D I don't want the Troy/Gabriella storyline to end!
Are you going to do the whole trilogy or just this one? HAPPY 100th VIDEO 🎉🎉
I don't think he'll do the 3rd because it's not a dcom
He should, though. He does Nickelodeon stuff, so he might as well do a movie that's backed by Disney
The plan is to eventually review all three of them. But the next DCOM Review likely won't be HSM2 only because there have been a lot of requests for 2 or three movies specifically so I'll get to those first :)
have you ever though about doing video about the top. 10 best Disney parents in either. tv or movies??
I have thought about that one actually! I'm just not sure when I'll fit it into the video making schedule.
oh well... you'll figure it out eventually. maybe after you finish doing dcom reviews because then we'll have been introduced to them all.
1st, happy 100th video!!! it doesn't seem like there are a hundred though. probably because I'm always just focusing on the dcom and gmw reviews. I've got a bit of one track mind.
but I have nothing to say that you aren't already suspecting. you just said everything in my head about this movie.
but would you believe I used to hate high school musical. it just seemed stupid and dumb to me, I mean... it came out when I was 5 going on 6 or after I just turned 6. but I didn't really start to love it until like 7th grade, so about 3 or 4 years ago. but I will tell you know, my love of it is mainly the music. I absolutely hate stick to the status quo and I'm not to fond of were all in this together, but I love like every other song especially breaking free. the songs especially the slow ones were just beautiful to me.
my favorite scene is during the auditions, ms. darbus had told a pair to go to the counselors because their performance was disturbing. it just killed me!!
but yeah, congrats on the video and I wanna know, what do you think about Dove Cameron being engaged to Ryan McCartan?? (aka Diggy)
You should watch the bad lip reading, then you'll love the movie even more 😂😂😂😂
There was a time in my life where I actually didn't like the Backstreet Boys, LOL, and now I consider them one of my favorite bands. I guess that's mildly comparable.
As for the engagement, it's not really my place to comment. I mean sure, it kind of ruins any shot I had with Dove, which was already pretty low to begin with, lol, but it's fine, so long as she's happy :)
I love these movies but i do understand why some may not
+The Disney Brain When are you gonna make the review for High School Musical 3 Review?
Not entirely sure, but it'll probably come soon, before February I'm hoping.
Did you just assume i'm not a robot?
#TRIGGERED!!! lol
LOLOLOLOL
Oh also do top 10 favorite popular guys :)
Me:Can you review Sharpay's Fab
D.B:I'm not reviewing it please don't ask
Me:Nevermind
HAPPY 100TH TO YOU, HAPPY 100TH TO YOU, HAPPY 100TH VIDEO DISNEY BRAIN, HAPPY 100TH TO YOU.That song was da bomb LOL
I have always loved this DCOM lol I love Ryan on the second one and sharpay is great in this one
Fun fact ( most people should know this already) drew seeley sung all the songs for Troy in this movie and I think it worked great (mostly)
Man that comment about the lunch scene, all I could think about was LETS GO BANG ON THE FUNITURE!!! LOL
Anyway happy 100th vid and I have no idea what my favorite song from this one is darn it
Alright cya next time
But I'm mad I was an hour late
What a drag Lol
That song truly was the bomb! Lol
I really wish Zac had done the singing because I would have loved a solo album from him like we got from Corbin, Ashley, and Vanessa.
I just watched High School Musical on Disney+ - I liked it - it has a good message and the choreography is great and the music is good as well - it's a fun film
happy 100th Disney Brain
Thank you!
When I saw this review as a recommendation, two outcomes crossed my mind based on the video length: either he'd hate this film or enjoy it. Thankfully it was the latter. I grew up listening to the songs of High School Musical. I cared more about them than the story back then but seeing how great it is makes me appreciate it more now. It's one of those films that you need to watch before you give your opinion. It gets tiring when you keep hearing people say "It's a Romeo and Juliet ripoff".
When There Was Me and You is actually my fave song in HSM. But that might be because I've found it to be a bit relatable in the past.
I can definitely understand why other people would like it, maybe I just can't get into it because it's basically Vanessa being very sad, which in turn makes me sad.
Congrats on 100 videos DB
Thank you!
When your phone decides not to give you a notification for Disney Brains 100th video.
I know right
:/
So I'm not the only one
@Disney Brain I was extremely upset
This is my all time favorite DCOM. I agree it may have flaws, and there are definitely better DCOMS but I don't care. The HSM movies will always be a fantastic part of my childhood and I'll never look at them with ill. :D fantastic review and congratulations on the 100 videos!
Thank you! I too will never look upon HSM with any ill will because there's absolutely nothing I hate about it :)
Great review! I love this movie XD do you think you'll do a review on high school musical 2?
I think that will definitely happen eventually!
+The Disney Brain Awesome :) I look forward to it
HAVEN'T WATCHED THE WHOLE THING BUT THIS IS IMPORTANT. YOU DON'T LIKE SHARPAY'S FABULOUS ADVENTURE?!?!?! That's fine actually. I just never hear anyone talk about that movie. Personally, I LOVE it, but probably because I personally identify with Sharpay and I was so happy to see them explore a different side of her. Also, I'm a huge musical theatre nerd so I loved the music. Okay, now to watch the rest of the video.
I liked it too, I think it was sharpay learning that life is way harder then she's had it her whole life
And that you can reach your dreams
Plus Bradly Steven perry was a nice touch IMO
Honestly, I could barely get through Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure. I would have taken a spin off movie with Zeke entering a baking competition over what that movie was.
But in all seriousness, I think the spin off movie should have been Sharpay helping out with the next generation of East High Musical performers as the end of the third movie hints at. It would have been a much better look into her character because it would have forced her to grow from petty pampered princess to mentor and role model in a much more convincing way. Leading is most of the time realizing that it's not about you anymore and that's what a movie like that could have explored, especially since Sharpay keeps forgetting the things that she learned in between movies because she kind of has to be that controlling mean girl.
The spin off we got felt like an uninspired, vanity filled, cash grab. Sharpay never needed her damn dog to be the focus of any film, what she needed is the chance to actually work with impressionable people in a meaningful way and recognize that the influence she had over them was very real and could have negative affects if she wasn't responsible with it. That would have been a better character evolution than even Troy if handled right.
Whew, alright, rant over. Case in point, I liked Sharpay as a character, but they left a lot of great ideas on the table through the four movies she's been in.
Oh my gosh, I had the biggest crush on Bradley Steven Perry a while back. I still think he's cute on Mighty Med and Elite Force lol
I understand. i didn't really watch DC during the HSM craze, but when Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure came along I was totally into. It's got the fashion, the glamour, the music. I still love performing these songs to this day. I guess I just saw Sharpay living my dream, and that's why I love it. It's all about personal preference, though.
Just commenting this on a random video, you should do a review of the Exchange episode of Free Period. (On disneychannel's TH-cam channel) I'm curious to see what you think about it.
Hmm, I've never actually seen any of the Free Period videos, lol.
Yeah they are just basically a collection of short films almost. Most of them aren't very good in my opinion. I don't think Exchange is necessarily all that great I just feel like it would be one that you'd have an opinion on. One I'd be interested in seeing.
When your school's mascot is a wildcat...
WHAT TEAM??!!!
As much as I love this film, I absolutely hate the ending, “We’re all in this together”. I feel like it was too cheesy and unnecessary towards the plot. The didn’t really do much to be in it together, plus everyone including Troy and Gabriella’s friends were against them singing in the first place.
Also sharpay & Ryan shouldn’t have even sang in that movie. And to top it off they had solos but didn’t wanna give Chad & Taylor a solo. Hmmm. I just don’t like the ending at all. It did t make any sense just a fun song
The Dcom of all Dcoms 💯 the 🐐
High School Musical started my love for Vanessa HudgensThe Disney Brain started my love for Maddie Rooney
Lol, I'm genuinely glad that I could bring others aboard the Maddie hype train! :)
Will you review the sequels?
I do plan to review those as well at some point, but it just won't be immediate since there are a couple of movies ahead of it in priority.
Yesss, classic happy 100th
:)
"Obviously neither side is completely right."
Dude, it's their opinion. It can't be right or wrong.
pleeeeeeease review the sequel and Senior year as soon as you can!
Are you going to make a film review of Senior Year?
I do plan to review Senior Year at some point after I review HSM2
What is the movie he shows a picture of with Hayden Panettiere?
That movie is called Tiger Cruise!
Thank you :)
I love this movie so much! I probably might of wore out my DVD by now 😊
LOL
Please do hsm2 and hsm3 please?? Even though hsm 3 isn't a dcom! :)
I plan to handle the entire franchise in due course!
i agree on when there was me and you because it was boring and why is there a giant blow up picture of the basketball team on the wall
I always liked that picture 😢
And honestly if Vanessa wasn't singing it I probably would hate the song
I have no idea why that giant picture is there, lol, most High Schools wouldn't have the budget for such things.
I love HSM no matter what
Fair enough not reviewing Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, but come on, you can't tell me it's worse than Twitches? As much as I liked the Twitches movies, I actually like SFA more.
To be honest, I don't recall enough specifics about SFA to say with certainty whether or not I'd place it above or below Twitches. I just remember barely being able to get through it so I'd probably place it in the ball park. Plus it steals from us a spin off that could have actually worked much better which could have been Sharpay staying back to help with the drama club and learning that her vain nature just won't cut it when a group of impressionable younglings who look up to her.
But to be fair, I would not have reviewed Twitches either if not for the overwhelming amount of requests for it in the aftermath of having gently pecked at it with insults prior to fully reviewing it. The hope is that a similar trend does not occur with other movies I don't favor highly, lol
Are you going to do a top 5 worst lead performances?
Lol he should
I might, it depends. If I think I have enough legitimate points to make about it, then I'll do it, otherwise I'll avoid it.
WHAT TEAM!?
Why don't you wanna review "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure"?
It's mainly due to the fact that I don't think there's anything to that movie. It's not interesting or challenging, or even fun for me so I don't think it would be worth it.
Do reviews for the second and third ones!!!!!!!!
I still have a girl crush on Gabriella.
And I'm still hopelessly in love with her, lol
Brain I'm still waiting for potato. us potatoes aren't known for waiting
LOL 😂
LOLOL
I will asume this video was made before my request
Review high school musical 3
i prefer sharpay and ryans performances to troy and Gabriella
can you do HSM2
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL IS AWESOME! :D
Yeah it is! :D
Yes I'm here early Notification squad were you at!!!!!!!! XD
YAAAAAAY!!!
What happened to leading the squad 😪... 😂
Lol I posted the comment 😂😂😂😂😂
Oh I found it! Lit
C'mon man please review the sharpay spin off!
great 1ooth video congrats my name is Leila by the way and im a big fan of all things disney and nick
A pleasure to meet you Leila, glad you enjoyed my video :)
Notification squad!
Here
It's Wade, not Wayne.
Review both hsm 2 and 3 even though the 3 one went to theaters
I plan to review them both eventually :)
thank you for the update
^_^ wow
High School Musical - Meh
i promoss that if u get 1 million subs i will give u a micrefone
LOL, the reality is that I could buy a new everything and wouldn't get anywhere close to that number before I eventually retire.
4th comment