High School Musical 2

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High School Musical 2

TV-G

2007

1h 30m

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

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During summer vacation, Troy (Zac Efron) gets a job at Sharpay's (Ashley Tisdale) resort but doesn't realize she has an ulterior motive for hiring him.

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Critics Consensus

Surprisingly better than its predecessor, High School Musical 2 returns to enchant tweens with its snappy songs, wicked dance moves, and peppy spirit.

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Gordon Farrer

The Age (Australia)

It's an irrepressibly colourful and upbeat effort and the result is Grease meets Fame meets Annette Funicello and Elvis Presley, for 8-to-12-year-olds.

Sep 10, 2019

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Barry Garron

Hollywood Reporter

High School Musical 2, like the original, does well by doing good. While Disney coffers swell, these movies inspire a new generation to think seriously about dance and about the impact of drama laced with music.

Sep 10, 2019

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Diane Werts

Newsday

[High School Musical 2] succeeds as what it's designed to be - a good-enough-for-the-kids, clean-enough-for-the-parents, profitable-enough-for-Disney product.

Sep 10, 2019

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Aric Jenkins

The Ringer

The original High School Musical may have started it all, but its sequel is the movie that permanently etched those songs into the millennial consciousness.

Apr 25, 2023

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

The music is catchy and the cast likable

Jul 5, 2021

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Tom Folley

Radio Times

The musical numbers are ready-made for single release, the performances, as before, are energetic, and the minor characters are given extra screen time, making the action more rounded. All in all, it's a squeaky-clean delight.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 10, 2019

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Dale R

In this Disney Channel original movie sequel, it is summer vacation and the students of East High all get jobs at the Evans’ country club, but will their friendships last while getting ready for the talent show? Several plot points and character developments were abandoned for this sequel in favor of the plot. This movie also focuses more on Zach Efron’s character, which follows the target demographic, but doesn’t make for the best narrative. The music seems like a rehash of the previous movie and doesn’t hit the same beats the first movie did so well. The choreography is on point in this film, just like the first. There is some enjoyment here if you are a fan of the first movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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BradLee B

Better than the original, and definitely a perfect sequel! It was more heartfelt, and had some of the best songs in the whole trilogy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/24

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Peytr S

Good for what it is, but rough watching now that I'm older.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/25/24

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Annabelle C

The songs were amazing and certain scenes were played to perfection, but the overall storyline seemed a bit… eh…

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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jackson p

well, the sequel was actually rated better than the first movie. looks like they didn't take the nosedive to milking the cow to much yet.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/23/23

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Rami A

If anyone claims to be a fan of the first movie and doesn't like the sequel, then there is no talking to you.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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Kenny Ortega

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Troy Bolton

Vanessa Hudgens

Gabriella Montez

Ashley Tisdale

Sharpay Evans

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Ryan Evans

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Synopsis

During summer vacation, Troy (Zac Efron) gets a job at Sharpay's (Ashley Tisdale) resort but doesn't realize she has an ulterior motive for hiring him.

Director: Kenny Ortega
Producer: Don Schain
Screenwriter: Peter Barsocchini
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Salty Features
Rating: TV-G
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 18, 2016
Runtime: 1h 30m

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