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66 out of 100

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6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Starring: Alyson Michalka, Gaelan Connell, Vanessa Hudgens
  • Summary: When gifted singer-songwriter Charlotte Barnes asks new kid in town Will Burton to manage her fledgling rock band, she appears to have just one goal in mind: go head-to-head against her egotistical musician ex-boyfriend, Ben, at the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands. Against all odds, their band develops a sound all its own with a real shot at success in the contest. Meanwhile, romance brews between Will and Sa5m, who plays a mean guitar and has a voice to die for. When disaster strikes, it's time for the band to make a choice: Do they admit defeat, or face the music and stand up for what they believe in? (Summit Entertainment)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    80
    Had Cameron Crowe and the late John Hughes collaborated on a movie populated by Disney Channel superstars, the result might have looked and sounded a lot like Todd Graff's Bandslam. And that's meant as a compliment.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Rob Nelson
    80
    High school musicals have their scrappiest number in Bandslam, an awkward, earnest, almost irresistible indie.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Anna Smith
    60
    Surprisingly watchable despite the formulaic teen format.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Kermit79
    10
    This is one of my favorite films in all my life, BandSlam have cool actors and actres, and awesome soundtrack, and interesting story, really is one of the better movies that some can watch, I love Bandslam.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Karen
    10
    An amazingly and wonderfully directed movie with great humour and music. The cast have performed so well and fulfilled their characters perfectly. Cannot wait to get to see it again. Truly recommended, you do not want to miss such a great movie.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ChrisJ.
    5
    A pleasant surprise? Not too pleasant, of course, it's typical teen fare. At least it's short and it's got a few good tunes.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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