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Disney’s PROM Movie Review

cindy — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:03:38 +0000

Yesterday afternoon I went to see Disney PROM with my 2 sons (ages 15 & 18). We went expecting a good story and some solid acting but not a blockbuster movie, and that is what we got. If anything was lacking in PROM, it was the script because the acting was better than the script, which is kind of sad. The script was rather predictable, with no real twists that you don’t see coming a mile away.

The movie takes place during the three weeks before prom and showcases several creative ways to ask a girl to prom. I know here in Florida prom season is over but I’m thinking some girls whose schools have May proms may be seeing the “Prom?” from the movie as part of their prom invitation. The movie deals with typical teen angst over prom and even long time couples have issues about attending prom. We watch Lloyd ( Nicholas Braun) try really hard to find a prom date. Does he have success? I’m not telling.

Aimee Teegarden (Nova) leads the ensemble cast of teens just like her character leads everything at her high school, with confidence and precision. School bad boy Jesse (Thomas McDonell) deals with his personal issues as he grows as a person throughout the movie. There are even a few sophomores sprinkled into the movie, mostly so the seniors have someone to give advise to…and cheat on their girlfriend with!

PROM is rated PG for mild language and a brief fight that results in a bloody lip. This movie is appropriate for teens and tweens ages 11-18. One thing we found a bit disconcerting is that when an accident causes the shed full of prom decorations to burn to the ground, no one tries to figure out why, nor do the students responsible step up and confess or even show any remorse-actually another student in punished (for an unrelated issue) and made to help make new decorations. It felt like a gaping hole was left in the story and a teachable moment was left untaught. The story pressed forward and the fire was a fact of life and not the result of the actions of students who were where they shouldn’t be. We also noticed 3-4 clips from the promo videos never made it into the final film which we felt was odd because some of them were funny lines.

In the end I recommend PROM for those who like a clean teen flick with some heart and romance. Our family rated it a B.

Disclaimer: I wrote this post for the benefit of my readers. I paid full price to see the movie and was not compensated in any way. All opinions are 100% mine and my family’s.

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Disney’s PROM in Theaters Tomorrow

cindy — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:54:47 +0000

I’ll be honest, when I first heard about PROM last year I wasn’t that interested, and neither were my boys. My oldest opted out of his proms and this year Jordan chose not to go to his junior prom, and who knows what next year will hold. As I have shared clips and information with you over the last several months, my interest in this movie has grown. Aaron has become interested too. He is quite the student of teen behavior-in real life and as portrayed in the media, so, tomorrow my 18yo son and I will be going together to the 4pm. I will get my review of the movie up here some time Saturday.

Here is a just release clip to hopefully pique your interest.

Who are you taking to PROM?

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Disney PROM-Senior Pride

cindy — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:34:40 +0000

Like PROM on Facebook.

PROM hits theaters on April 29, 2011.

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Disney PROM: “Spotlight on Jesse” Video Yearbook

cindy — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:01:46 +0000

Last fall I shared the trailer for Prom with you. Well, the day of the big dance is almost here! Prom hits theaters April 29, 2011. Today were are going to get a glimpse of Jesse Richter (THOMAS McDONELL).

The Outsider

Jesse is fiercely independent and lives by his own rules. His hardened exterior and “bad-boy” persona give him a definite anti-establishment vibe. Working to help his mother support the family eats up his free time, so making friends and participating in high school activities—especially Prom—are way down on his list. Jesse is a teen trapped in an adult life—what or who will it take to bust him out?

Will you be going to Prom? Leave me a comment and let me know. Make sure you “Like” Prom on Facebook for updates.

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