Bandslam 2009

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
99%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
37%
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A new kid in town assembles a fledgling rock band — together, they achieve their dreams and compete against the best in the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands.

Aly Michalka

as Charlotte Banks

Vanessa Hudgens

as Sa5m

Gaelan Connell

as Will Burton

Scott Porter

as Ben Wheatly

Ryan Donowho

as Basher Martin

Lisa Kudrow

as Karen Burton

Tim Jo

as Omar

Elvy

as Irene Lerman (Cello)

Lisa Chung

as Kim Lee (Keyboards)

Director:

Todd Graff

Writer:

Todd Graff, Josh A. Cagan

Genres:

Comedy,Drama,Family,Music,Romance

Release Date:

2009 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

111 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Bandslam

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Aly Michalka

as Charlotte Banks

Vanessa Hudgens

as Sa5m

Gaelan Connell

as Will Burton

Scott Porter

as Ben Wheatly

Ryan Donowho

as Basher Martin

Lisa Kudrow

as Karen Burton

Tim Jo

as Omar

Elvy

as Irene Lerman (Cello)

Lisa Chung

as Kim Lee (Keyboards)

J.W. Wright

as Dylan Dyer (Glory Dogs Guitar)

Blair Bomar

as Megan

Casey Williams

as Ms. Wittenberg

Maggie Maye

as Kyra 17-1

Zach Thatcher

as Kid Talking About Miles

Derek Cox-Berg

as Rapping Boy #1

Matt Hensarling

as Rapping Boy #2

Cassidy Johnson

as Slapping Girl

Nathan McCray

as Glue Boy

Kai Roach

as Glory Dogs Bass

Chris Copeland

as Glory Dogs Drummer

James Hairston

as Glory Dogs Saxophone

Chance Morgan

as The Burning Hotels Guitar / Vocals

Matt Moody

as The Burning Hotels Guitar / Vocals

Marley Whistler

as The Burning Hotels Bass / Vocals

Wyatt Adams

as The Burning Hotels Drummer

Farah White

as Sa5m's Mom

Nikka Graff Lanzarone

as New Art Teacher

Bobby Bones

as Bandslam MC

Jonathan Rice

as Stage Manager

Ryan Ciardo

as Bully at the Bus Stop

Will Johnson

as Scott Donnelly

Bryan Chafin

as 1st Kid

Rebecca Petro

as 2nd Kid

David Bowie

as David Bowie

Valin Zamarron

as Hip Hop Group 'Zeale'

Candice Jackson

as Hip Hop Group 'Candice'

Manjeri Krishna

as Hip Hop Group 'DJ'

Benjamin Kessler

as ICGO Saxophone

Andrew Glen Rector

as ICGO Trombone

Juan Lopez

as ICGO Trumpet

Evan Butts

as The Daze Guitar / Vocals

Chris Ritchie

as The Daze Bass

Aaron Lemke

as The Daze Drummer

Krystal Morton

as Art Class Girl

Todd Graff

as Screaming Teacher

Julian Riano

as Dewey Kid

Joey Olivares

as Rock-N-Roller

Nadia Sahari

as Charlotte's Aunt

Joshua Montoya

as Screaming Fan

Michael Cuomo

as Mr. Berry

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