SKY HIGH (PG)
(synopsis - not yet reviewed)
The everyday reality of ordinary teenagers joins forces with a fantastical super hero world in SKY HIGH, an original Walt Disney action-packed family comedy that meshes teen drama, comic book adventures and inventive special effects with a cast of hot up-and-coming actors, to create a thrilling summertime entertainment event. Tomorrow’s heroes are led by the legends of today, such as the return of Disney icon Kurt Russell -- celebrating his 40th anniversary with Disney, where he began his career as a child star -- as well as Kelly Preston and a host of comic book icons, ranging from Lynda Carter (TV’s “Wonder Woman”) to comic book movie favorite Bruce Campbell.
It all begins at a secret school in the clouds like none on earth: Sky High, the first and only high school for kids with super-human powers going through crime-fighting puberty. At Sky High, the student body throw flames with their footballs, study Villainy with their Chemistry and are divided into “Heroes” and “Sidekicks” instead of jocks and geeks. It’s an out-of-this-world yet completely recognizable place where cool gadgetry, rampant bravery and awe-inspiring magical skills mix it up with parental battles, peer pressure and dating trouble -- with explosively fun results.
This year’s class features some of the best, brightest and most powerfully gifted superteens ever assembled. And then there’s Will Stronghold (MICHAEL ANGARANO). When you’re the son of the world’s most legendary super heroes, The Commander (KURT RUSSELL) and Jetstream (KELLY PRESTON), people expect you to live up to the family name. The problem is that Will is starting with no superpowers of his own and, worst of all, instead of joining the ranks of the “Hero” class, he finds himself relegated to being a “Sidekick.” Now he must somehow survive his freshman year while dealing with an overbearing gym coach (BRUCE CAMPBELL), a bully with super speed and a dangerous rebel with a grudge (and the ability to shoot fire from his hands)…not to mention the usual angst, parental expectations and girl problems that accompany teenage life. But when an evil villain threatens his family, friends and the very sanctity of Sky High, Will must use his newfound superpowers to save the day and prove himself a “Hero” worthy of the family tradition.
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