Tuesday, August 19, 2008

High School Musical 3 Trailer

So I haven't made it to a movie in a while (I am trying to see The Dark Knight on Saturday), but in the meantime I've had fun digging up trailers for much-anticipated movies online, ones that maybe you all have seen, but I haven't. I found this gem today.




I have no shame (okay, maybe a little) in saying that I am so friggin' excited for this movie. Now, let it go on record that tween romance movies make the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. Cutesy, giggly adolescents popping and locking their way to true love is the very antithesis of all that I believe in. Having said that, I love me some HSM! Loved the first one, loved the second one, can't wait for the third one.

Just like with Twilight, I was the biggest skeptic when it came to HSM. One listen to the soundtrack in my sister's car had me reaching for the door handle in search of an escape. So many of my friends were immediately hooked, and there was all that hype. I didn't get it. But, like everything else that is a hot topic, my curiosity got the better of me and I caved. I wasn't an instant superfan. It was enjoyable, between the cringes and dry heaves. The music was undeniably catchy. But as my 6 year old watched it over, and over....and over again, I found myself pausing over the dishes to watch my favorite scenes. Soon I was the one (and don't ever repeat this) requesting it at movie time. It wasn't long before we were listening to the soundtrack in our car, and I was singing along to every word.

Needless to say, I was excited for HSM2 to come out last summer, although, due to our lack of cable TV, I had to wait till it came out on DVD to watch it. It didn't disappoint. I loved it just as much as the first, soundtrack and all. Sure, there were parts (like every time Gabriella giggled) that made me remember why I was so skeptical in the first place, but for the most part, it was jolly good fun, bringing out my inner tweeny-bopper.

So when I heard that HSM3 was being released in the theaters (finally, it's about time they catch on that they could probably make a dollar or two in ticket sales), I was ecstatic. Everything's better on the big screen, and for once my kids and I can see it when it first opens, along with the rest of the planet. And if this trailer is any indication, we are in for another round of High School bliss.

15 comments:

Shayla said...

I obviously need to get on the bandwagon since I haven't even seen the second one yet and when the first one came out Kenzie was too young to really be that interested so she hasn't even seen it. I might just cause her to be the big nerd in 2nd grade if I don't let her see it, huh? :-) You're going to finally see The Dark Knight this weekend?! I so want to go, but I wouldn't want to crash your date with Bill (I'm sure you'll be seeing it with him, right?). Can't wait to hear your review, though!

Amy J. said...

I love your writing style Alicia...this would have taken me hours to write and it wouldn't be 1/2 this good. Im'm curious...do you think my boys will want to see this in the theater?

tharker said...

Just the fact that you wrote friggin' makes this entire post so enjoyable!

I'm excited to go see this one with my kids too. I love High School Musical, I love the songs, I just love it!

Noelle said...

nope. can't. watch. it. hurts. too. bad. ugh. gag. retch. if these songs get in my head, i will sing ANYTHING to stop it. anything. even with your amazing writing hype and all that it usually does to get me excited for a movie this one will have to be force upon me by my dear 6 year old son who also loves HSM. but, i still like you... alot.

Kris said...

I'm so excited to take my kids to see this. The trailer gets my blood pumping and we are so excited to have HSM3 come soon! Great Review Alicia. Oh and thanks for posting this. My kids will love watching it tomorrow.

Brenda said...

I haven't seen any of these yet... I guess I thought they were for young girls... I may have to step out of my little world and watch the first 2 so I am up for a GNO to see #3!

Rachael said...

Doth my eyes deceive me??? You are a HSM fan! I cannot believe it! You don't watch Laguna Beach or the Hills but you watch HSM? I think that is hilarious! I never would have guessed. Graycie should have invited you to her party with Macey! Good for you though...admitting a problem is the first step!

Brenda said...

I haven't seen any of these yet... I guess I thought they were for young girls... I may have to step out of my little world and watch the first 2 so I am up for a GNO to see #3!

MichelleB said...

Glad to see I am not the only one. I love HSM!!! And my son enjoys them too. They always have a great sports themed song that is right up his alley. Anyway, we will be at the theater opening day!! I'll call you Alicia.

andrea said...

Can I just say how relieved I am so see other grown women admitting to loving these things? We own #1 (obviously, not because my children are into it) and I TOTALLY watched #2 the night it premiered. I don't think I'll make it to the theater to see #3, but I am definitely excited to see it! Loved the last line of the trailer, with Sharpay. LoL!

PRP said...

I completely agree. I didn't see them in the beginning for quite awhile and then when I finally did, I loved them. This one looks like a ton of fun. I'll be there opening weekend with my kids!

ashley said...

The first HSM was my favorite, but the second was great too! Maybe I loved the second one so much because Jen and Cory are in it. HSM3 looks like it will not disappoint though, I loved the movie trailer, I had not yet seen it. I just need to find some kids to go with so that I don't look too weird seeing this movie with just my husband!

Heather said...

Hmmm... I don't think I'll make it to the theater, but we like HSM too!

Jodi said...

Hopefully I'll be sitting right along side you. :) I'm sure my kids will want to see it too...but they can wait until it comes out on DVD. Did I just say that? ;)

Brenda said...

I had to call all my kids in to watch it. The most exciting part for them was the end where it said 10 original songs. They are already expecting the soundtrack in their stockings...hope it does not let us down.