SKY HIGH (Theatrical Release USA 2005)

Ben Meyers’ rating—3.5|5.0 Starsììì

Sky High—completely mastered for the child—employs the talents of Kurt Russell for a fair to middling afternoon piece of entertainment.

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Storyline

Will Stronghold (Michael Angarano), the son of two superpower parents, does not have superpowers and is relegated to the role of Hero Support when he begins ninth grade. Through a series of events, Will begins to find himself and in finding himself discovers who his true friends are while uncovering a fiendish plot.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Mike Mitchell for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Mario Iscovich and Ann Marie Sanderlin for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Steve Stronghold/The Commander (Kurt Russell), osie Stronghold/Jetstream (Kelly Preston), Layla (Danielle Panabaker), News Anchor (Christopher Wynne), Ron Wilson/Bus Driver (Kevin Heffernan), Ethan (Dee Jay Daniels), Magenta (Kelly Vitz), and Little Larry (Loren Berman).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. It’s not the best superhero film out there, but definitely works for the young child needing entertainment.

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