Review: Bandslam (surprisingly good)
August 16, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Movie: Bandslam * Gecko Preview * Official Site
In Theaters: Aug. 14, 2009
Runtime: 111 minutes
Directed by: Todd Graff; Produced by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
MPAA Rating: PG for some thematic elements and mild language
Gecko Rating:
I take back my earlier thoughts about "Bandslam." If, like me, you were expecting something akin to "High School Musical," you’d be dead wrong!
Yes, there’s a teensy bit of sap in this movie, but nothing like the volume offered up in Disney’s HSM. This is Summit Entertainment, after all, which automatically kicks it to a different level. The soundtrack includes Lou Reed’s "Femme Fatale" and Steve … [Read More]
