Welcome to the 'SA5M' Appreciation Thread



What is 'Bandslam'?
Bandslam centers on a high school outcast and a popular girl who form
an unlikely bond through their shared love of music. Assembling a
like-minded crew of misfits, the friends form a rock group and
perform in the battle of the bands competition at their school.

Who is in 'Bandslam'?
Vanessa Anne Hudgens - Sa5m
Gaelan Connell - Will Burton
Alyson Michalka - Charlotte Banks
Scott Porter - Ben
Will Johnson - Scott Donnelly
Ryan Donowho - Basher Martin
Lisa Kudrow - Karen Burton

DVD Release Dates
Coming soon

Who is SA5M?
The 5 is silent. Sa5m is 15 years old, dressed down in black jeans and t-shirt,
with hair strategically hiding her face from the world, she is a loner, one of the
school’s outsiders, constantly seen with a book in hand. Smart, with a sense of
humor and a lot of disdain for her shallow peers, Sam is a former stutterer and
now speaks slowly and deliberately. She teams up with Will on a class project,
and the two quickly discover they have a lot in common. Their friendship
eventually takes the shape of a burgeoning romance. Brought on board
as the lead singer for the band Will is managing, Sa5m emerges from her
cocoon, demonstrating grit and commitment to perfection…

Additional Information
Written and Directed by Todd Graff
Full Cast & Crew Details are here.
Official Movie site here
Yahoo! Summer Movie Guide site here

Roles l Production Charts

Articles & News
The Austin Chronicle: Screens: Film News
'Musical' star fills 'Will' bill
Will - Walden Media Fans - WaldenFans.com
Oak Hill Gazette
Screen Daily - going to Cannes
Cineplex - Can’t Stop the Music
Ink Splot 26: Bandslam: Slammin' Summer Movie

Reviews
Bandslam Review - Read Variety's Analysis Of The Movie Bandslam
Bandslam -- Film Review
Bandslam film review - Radio Times
Empire Reviews Central - Review of Bandslam
Bandslam�Review by The Dove Foundation
Bandslam - Cinema, Movie, Film Reviews - Review by Mike Sheridan | Entertainment.ie Ireland
Parent Previews: Bandslam Family Movie Review
Urban Cinefile BANDSLAM
Review of Bandslam | TotalFilm.com
TWIST reviews the upcoming movie Bandslam! - Twist Magazine
Film review: Bandslam - Scotsman.com News
GRANDSLAM - mirror.co.uk
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/09/movies/09ande.html
Movies - At The Movies - Bandslam - Digital Spy
Bandslam (Todd Graff)
Bandslam (PG) | High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens | Entertainment|Film | News Of The World
Bandslam - The Miami Herald
Boxoffice > The Business of Movies > Movie Reviews > Bandslam
'Bandslam' Movie Review | Hollywood.com
Screenclick News :: Movie Review - Bandslam


Official BFCA Critics' Choice Film



Official Full-Length Trailer



Official Movie Poster



Extre5me Supporters List
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On Set Pictures of 'Bandslam'




Movie Stills





Promotional Interviews:



Promotionals








Possible titles
Because we're not the only ones who know the films' good.
Because Variety says it's, "an awkward, earnest, almost irresistible indie"
Because THR says, "This savvy, music-fueled high school comedy really rocks."
Because NY Times says, "Bandslam buoyant, gratifying and, yes, rocking."
Because EW says there's a "strong filmmaking backbeat to carry the movie's light tune."
"It is a sophisticated and engaging teen film that deserves to be a success."
"There's a layer of realism and smart humour here you probably wouldn't expect"
"Bandslam is an intelligent teen film that avoids teen film cliches."
"Consistently exceeds current teen-flick standards"
"Surprising thing happens on the way to hating Bandslam. You kind of can’t"
"What's most surprising is how endearing it all is - it's just so dang likeable"
"Feelgood is the word & one of the best teen movies Hollywood's made in years."
"Simulatneously shiny & retro, caliberated & uncalculated, familiar & unpredictable"
"The late John Hughes would have liked Bandslam."
"Vanessa Hudgens is charm wrapped in quirky fashion as the undiscovered singer Sa5m."
"Better than probably 90% of most of the junk that is routinely foisted on the teen audience."
"unexpectedly sophisticated and astute drama as much as a rousing musical celebration."
"Vanessa more than manages to escape the heels of Gabriella & create a much more rounded character."
"Hudgens is incredible in this weird, outsider role."
"Within about 5 minutes, one of the most touching 100 minutes of cinema this year unfolds."
"A movie with Vanessa Hudgens has just become one of my favourite movies this year."

Previous Threads
#1:Twizzlers. Food of the Gods.
#2: Idiots. Morons.
#3: One of our own is gonna be one of those idiots & morons!
#4: We.want.Liam!!!
#5:Because the 5 is still there. It's silent and awesome.
#6: Because we all want to be cool and emo like Sa5m
#7: We're going to Cannes!
#8: If we knew about the screening we so would've been there!
#9: 3 more months than before?! The agony!!
#10: b/c we are plotting ways to make Bandslam come faster
#11: Is it time for promotion? How bout now? Anything?
#12: ZOMGZOMGZOMGZOMGZOMG. TEASER TRAILER! *DIES*
#13: Because we.want.to.hear.more.Sa5m.
#14: Because we want to be sandwiched between two hot guys too!
#15: Because we all just fell in love with Gaelan a little more
#16: "You never know what will rock your world"
#17:"It's not really a privacy issue."
#18: Bandslam is "Texas high school football big!"
19: we would give everything we own for more promo asap
#20: because we can't wait to hear rocker!chic!V!!!
#21: Because we would give everything we own for the rest of the soundtrack
#22: Because V && Aly are "fantastic" && Gaelan is the "anchor of the film."
#23: because we knew klutz!V was the cause of Sa5m's fall
#24: Because if you think the "movie will be completely dreadful, you'll be proven wrong."
#25: "Really, honestly - one of the best summer movies out there.."
#26: "Bandslam proves she has the acting chops to survive in a post-HSM world"
#27: Because HOLY &%^* after over a year -- it's finally PREMIERE TIME! WHOOO!
#28: ".. is surprisingly sophisticated & thoroughly entertaining. It's the surprise of the summer!"
#29: "She becomes the center of our interest and remains at the emotional core of the film throughout"
#30: Because Ang Lee, Peter Jackson, Quentin Tarantino films? Pssh, the Critics' Choice was Bandslam!
#33: Because "Vanessa Hudgens is an excellent actress, nay, I will go so far as to say a MOVIE STAR"
#34: "Vanessa Hudgens can dominate a scene seemingly effortlessly"
#35: "A terrific teen musical is not an oxymoron" - The New Yorker. 'Nuff said.
#36: ".. it actually has the gall to be smart and funny at the same time"
#37: "The surprise of the summer, and one of the year's overlooked gems."
#38: "Why don't you stupid kids love Bandslam?"
#39: "What's most surprising is how endearing it all is - it's just so dang likeable"
#40: "As school misfit Sa5m, Hudgens just glows like a movie star."
#41: "Vanessa Hudgens is charm wrapped in quirky fashion as the undiscovered singer Sa5m."
#42: b/c Summit may suck at promoting, but the movie does not. BUY THE DVD MARCH 16th!
#43 ~ Because it's "a cult-hit-in-the-making!"
#44 ~ we need new DVDs because our old ones are getting worn out!
#45: One year on and Bandslam still has the power to produce emotions we didn't know we had