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Old 08-12-2009, 07:01 PM
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SA5M (Bandslam S&S) 30~ Because Ang Lee, Peter Jackson, Quentin Tarantino films? Pssh, the Critics' Choice was Bandslam!

Welcome to the 'SA5M' Appreciation Thread
warning: spoilers will be discussed. read on at your own risk



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


Release Dates
Brazil – 31 July 2009
UK – 7 August 2009
Australia – 13 August 2009
Canada/USA – 14 August 2009
Thailand/Singapore/Argentina – 20 August 2009
Taiwan- 21 August 2009
Philippines - 26 August 2009
Netherlands – 27 August 2009
Italy - 25 September 2009
New Zealand – 8 October 2009
Estonia/Lithuania – 16 October 2009
Germany – 19 November 2009



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



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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"

opening post is a work in progress. things will change
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Old 08-12-2009, 07:03 PM
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Thanks Bee

Love the title!!
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Old 08-12-2009, 07:06 PM
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thanks bee!

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Imagine High School Musical fused with The Commitments and given a backbeat of Fame and you'd be almost in tune with this smarter than average teen drama.
The Herald : Going Out: GOING OUT - the last word in weekend entertainment

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All in all, a teen movie that strikes all the right chords.
Bandslam Movie Review | Sky Movies

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Hudgens and Michalka, as the two ladies in his life, do a great job, however, and Hudgens in particular shows that she is destined for bigger things… she’s probably one of the most promising young actresses in Hollywood at the moment and thankfully enhances those credentials by allowing Michalka to do most of the singing.
IndieLondon: Bandslam - Review - Your London Reviews


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Bandslam is getting dick in terms of marketing and even crtical attention; Rotten Tomatoes only had six reviews posted and I’ve yet to come across a movie news site that had even bothered to review it. But after reading some of the reviews and watching the trailer (YouTube - Bandslam (Official Trailer)) I can honestly say that will be adding Bandslam to my must-see list this weekend; along with District 9 and Ponyo. You guys might want to do the same.
Geekshow Blog Archive Bandslam: Actually A Good Movie?
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Gosh I'm loving it!!!
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Thanks for opening!
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and Hudgens in particular shows that she is destined for bigger things… she’s probably one of the most promising young actresses in Hollywood at the moment
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Thanks for opening and I love the title and the reviews as well.

This will be a first day movie showing for me! XD
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That needs to be saved for a future news thread title!

Thanks for opening Bee! And thanks for all of that Arlene!
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No worries everyone

I'm gonna update the OP with the reviews, I just needa gather them all together first

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Hudgens in particular shows that she is destined for bigger things… she’s probably one of the most promising young actresses in Hollywood at the moment and thankfully enhances those credentials by allowing Michalka to do most of the singing.
LOVELOVELOOOOOVE

&& that last blog is A+, everyone should read that. I wish I could go && post that everywhere && have people actually read && pay attention to it

One of the comments on it made me happy.

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I was just coming here to post about this in John Hughes section on the Nick and Norah debacle, I saw Bandslam today, it’s what I wanted from Nick and Norah but didn’t get. It was sweet, charming and entertaining. I’ve gotta say that I am a High School Musical fan, the 3rd film really rocked it. But on the point of Bandslam, I found this film to be very enjoyable, the performances were nice (though Vanessa Hudgens might be a little miscast as the outsider, a girl that hot with the sparkling personality would be in with many crowds). It focused on music I actually liked and there was a nice (if a little bizarre) cameo at the end.
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I'm thinking it's great that even with V not being the main lead...and not appearing too much in the movie.Real critics are noticing her..saying good things.
I LOVE IT!!

Gosh I'm so happy!!
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EEEEEEP!

More RT critics submitted their reviews && it's up to 85%

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omg! 85%!
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