3.0

57

out of 100

Metascore®
Mixed or average reviews
Based on a weighted average of all critic review scores.

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

  • 75

    out of 100

    Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman

    These are standard youth-movie dilemmas, but they're brought to life by the high-energy cast and the musical numbers, which Ortega shoots with electrifying pizzazz.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times

    For those scoring at home, the third entry in the "High School Musical" series is better than the second but doesn't quite sustain the unvarnished, giddy highs of the first.

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  • 63

    out of 100

    USA TodayClaudia Puig

    Even if the refreshing gust doesn't stay with you long, it's fun while it lasts.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    The New York TimesStephen Holden

    A candy-colored never-never land that Peter Pan might envy.

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  • 50

    out of 100

    Variety

    While Ortega and fellow choreographers Charles Klapow and Bonnie Story stretch their imaginations, there's something almost lazy about the picture's underachiever script.

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  • 50

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter

    The result unfortunately has the blandness of a mediocre TV sitcom.

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See all High School Musical 3: Senior Year movie reviews at Metacritic.com

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