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Teenager Will isn't having it well where he lives. But once he moves to another state, he assembles a fledgling rock band. And together, they achieve their dreams and compete against the best in the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands.
Bandslam is hardly the definition of a great movie, but it is pleasant and bright and doesn't insult its audience's intelligence. And that's as rare and welcome as a well-crafted three-minute pop song.
Though it wears out its welcome as it teeters rather than rocks toward the finish line, there is something inherently enticing in the old "let's put on a show" formula it utilizes.
Bandslam consistently exceeds current teen-flick standards thanks to its snarky humour, its strong musical sequences and its ability to convey the excitement the characters feel both about performing and forming new friendships.
Tidy, heartfelt direction by Todd Graff (Camp); astute song references; and a David Bowie cameo transcend the formula underpinnings and keep Bandslam buoyant, gratifying and, yes, rocking.
August 14, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle
The movie has a few good tunes and some charming comic dash, at least at first.