Sky High

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By Todd Karella
July 29, 2005

When legendary superheroes The Commander and Jet Stream have a son, he is sent to Sky High, the only school for superheroes in training.

The only problem is that Will can't find his super power. And without super powers he's headed for the lowly position of sidekick.

When his parents and the entire school is threatened by a super villian he's got to dicover the power within himself and find it quick.

Original Story Synopsis:

Movie-Pix Best Guess:

A cute film made by Disney. While it's audience is going to be primarily children it looks like it may be fun enough for the adults in the audience as well.

With the big-named cast of Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Bruce Campbell and Lynda Carter it should be fun for everyone.

Rated PG

~A super fun film~

Movie-Pix Hit or Miss

Best Guess Results:

This is an entertaining film that appeals to both adults and kids. The special effects are decent and the plot is a relatively wholesome story that's just a lot of fun.

When you’re the son of the two greatest superheroes that ever live, Jet Stream (Kelly Preston) and The Commander (Kurt Russell), you have a lot to live up to. And when you’re a freshman at Sky High, the secret school for superheroes, it raises those expectations even higher.
Even with all of the pressure put on his shoulders, there’s an even bigger problem. Will (Michal Angarano) hasn’t been able to find his super powers.
Whether he never will get super powers or if he’s just a late bloomer,

it doesn’t seem to matter at Sky High. On the first day of class you’re placed into one of two groups. You’re either a Hero or a Sidekick. And without any powers Will has been delegated as a sidekick.
The process of determining your path is quite intimidating. Not only is it done in front of the entire class, but the gym coach in charge doesn’t make the process any easier. Boomer (Bruce Campbell) is a typical obnoxious coach, except that his super power is his booming voice that he uses at every opportunity.

Not only is Will worried about what his parents will say, but he also manages to make an enemy out of the toughest kid in school, Warren Peace (Steven Strait).
The only redeeming aspect of school is his fellow sidekicks who become his friends. There’s Zach (Nicholas Braun), with the power to glow, but only noticeable when it’s really dark, Magenta (Kelly Vitz), with the power to shape change into a Guinea Pig, and Ethan (Dee Jay Daniels), who can melt.

It also makes things easier that his best friend, Layla (Danielle Panabaker) was also designated as a sidekick. But while Will is busy with his own issues, he doesn’t notice that she has more feelings than just friendship towards him.
When a showdown between Will

and Warren erupts into a full scale battle in the cafeteria, he finds himself in serious trouble as he dodges a number of fireballs thrown by his opponent. Fortunately, at the most crucial moment he discovers his power, Super Strength.

With his new found power, he suddenly becomes the most popular kid in school. He is moved into the hero classes and is getting attention from the most popular girl in school, Gwen (Mary Elizabeth Winstead).
While all of this is going on there’s a new super villain emerging, one that has a lot of similarities to The Commander and Jet Stream’s arch nemesis, Royal Pain.
Like most teens with a huge amount of popularity, it quickly goes to his head, Will slowly forgets his friends, while Layla begins forging a

new friendship with Warren.
When Will slips up and shows Gwen the family’s secret sanctum, one of the weapons that Royal Pain used against his father is stolen. This starts to bring Will back to his senses as he begins to understand what he has done.
Even with his latest revelation, it’s too late. Royal Pain has returned to the school and taken it hostage, including his parents.

With the entire school incapacitated, it’s up to Will and his band of sidekicks to save the day. As with many Disney movies it’s a film that both kids and adults can enjoy. There is enough humor and action to make everyone happy.
Sure the ending is somewhat predictable, but it’s just a good fun film. Some of the best parts are just watching the teenagers demonstrate their newly acquired super powers.