OK for kids 8+
Hannah's music and Miley's romance are sure to wow tweens.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Miley Cyrus' legions of tween fans will be dying to see this big-screen comedy based on Disney's hit TV show. Like the small-screen version, the movie is upbeat and perfectly G rated ... if yet another marketing tool in Hannah's merchandise-rich world. The sexuality is completely innocent -- flirting, slow dancing, conversations about relationships, and three really short kisses -- and there's no language, drinking, or smoking. Expect frequent physical comedy (pratfalls, getting hit with a ball, bitten by an animal, etc.) and one scene in which Hannah and Tyra Banks fight over a pair of shoes.
- Families can talk about the movie's messages. What does Miley/Hannah learn about family and herself? Do you think she's a good role model? Why or why not? Does your answer change depending on whether she's being Hannah or Miley?
- Why do you think Hannah is so popular? Do kids reallylove the show for itself, or are they caught up in the Miley/Hannahphenomenon and marketing messages? Do you think Cyrus will be assuccessful once she steps out from under her Hannah wig?
The good stuff
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Educational value: The movie is intended to entertain rather than educate.
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Messages: Kids will take away positive messages about being sincere and not taking yourself too seriously, as Miley learns that it doesn't matter whether she's a star or not -- she's not allowed to forget her roots and act like a diva.
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Role models: Characters have strong family relationships and friendships. Miley doesdisappoint those closest to her as she struggles to balance her doublelife, but it all works out in the end.
What to watch for
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Violence and scariness: Hannah and Tyra Banks get into a cat fight (lots of jumping, pushing, and grabbing) over a pair of designer shoes. Other physical comedy includes several pratfalls, Miley getting hit in the face by a ball, a pesky ferret crawling all over a couple of characters, and a bit with a biting alligator and snappy ostrich.
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Sexy stuff: Mild flirting as two sets of couples get to know each other. Other than three very quick kisses and some slow dancing, there's just a short glimpse of Miley's love interest with his shirt off after a swim.
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Language: A couple of "oh my God"s; one adult uses an insult to another (he calls a woman a "succubus"), but it will go over kids' head.
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Consumerism: The entire film is a Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana vehicle that will help promote the TV show, the movie soundtrack, and the piles of Hannah merchandise out there.
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue
Fan Reviews provided by
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HANNAH MONTANA (: by crystallllllllx3
I saw this moive opening night, and ABSOLUTLEY loved it ! ihonestly cried at some parts. but yeah, i would deffinately reccomend seeing this (:
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Better than you'd think! by cmr18
My girls (ages 5 and 9) and I were never fans of Hannah Montana and often questioned the bizarre obsession girls aged 3 -16 seemed to have with the show, movies, clothes, and everything else marketed under that name, but we decided to see the movie, because the ads looked pretty good. It was wonderful! We now have a positive perspective of Miley Cyrus, even if the Hannah Montana obsession still isn't our thing. It's worth checking out. By the way, the extreme portrayal of those from Tennessee on the show is not so in the movie. Also, much to our relief, the canned laughter that makes the show so nauseating was not in the movie, which makes it even better.
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BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by hello26
I LOVE THIS FREAKING MOVIE !! I WENT TO SEE IT WITH FRIENDS AND WE ALL LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hannah Montana: The Movie by daryz
There were 5 of us in the group, 2-8 year old girls, 1-9 year old boy and 2 adults. Everyone of us really loved the movie. We will definitely buy this movie when it comes out on DVD but seeing it on the big screen was wonderful!
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great movie!! by deanslist23
this was a great movie!! we weren't surprised, however, the show is good too! it was so good, even my husband enjoyed it. the kids got up and sang during the music numbers, we all laughed. there were 6 of us that went and saw it, and our conclusion is that there should or will be a hannah montana: the movie 2! go see it, you won't be disappointed.
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I took my 2 girls ages 5 and 8 on opening day with a couple of the neighbors. It was well worth it! by mom of 2 girls
I am not a Hannah Montana fan, but my girls are. I thought the movie was very well written. The songs were great, I even wished to hear more from Billy Ray and Miley together. There were times when we laughed and times where most mothers cried. I highly recommend seeing this movie. I may even take my girls again, and they have only seen 4 movies in the theater. We always wait until it comes out on DVD. It is hard to come out of the movie not singing. A definite family must see movie with a great message. I hope to see more movies like this...
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WANT TO SEE IT OVER AND OVER!!!!! by Lilfoot307
ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE HANNAH MONTANA MOVIE WAS IT WAS SUCH A GREAT FAMILY MOVIE. I REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING IT. IT WAS ABOUT STRENGTH, SUPPORT, COURAGE, PATIENCE, AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL...LOVE. IT WAS NOT JUST A MOVIE...IT WAS INSPIRING TO OTHER PEOPLE TO BE WHO YOU ARE AND ALWAYS REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU COME FROM.
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Hannah Montana by stephers315
Excellent movie, I loved it!
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Great movie even for moms by maryellenguy
I was hesitant about seeing the Hannah Montana movie with my daughters and expected another High School Musical 3 or Hairspray. The tv show itself has lost popularity and the story lined has thinned, my daughters stopped watching it after the first season, but they wanted to see the movie. But to my suprise, it was a good movie and I was captivated until the end. The opening cat fight scene with Hannah Montana and Tyra Banks was the only thing I really wanted to see, but the entire movie was enjoyable, probably one of the best this year. The cute country boy that Hannah falls in love with captivated every girl in the theatre, and the annoying brother Jackson was just as funny and obnoxious as ever. The movie actually had a good meaning and wasn't just another fluff piece. My daughters are planning to go see it again in theatres, and I am most definitely going to buy it on dvd. 5 stars for the Hannah Montana Movie.
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This movie was amazing. by live2dance858
The show is good, but the movie was wayyy better. I loved every second of it. It was emotional and funny. It also related to real life. It was really good.