TV Review: Zoey 101 TV Movie Spring Break-up
Published March 08, 2006
Zoey 101, one of Nickelodeon's many shows aimed at teens, is premiering its first TV movie. The movie is scheduled to air this Friday, March 10 at 8:00PM (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The DVD will be released on March 14 and is available on Amazon.
The movie is called Spring Break-Up. Logan, the rich self-centered snob, invites the group to his daddy's mansion. But knowing Logan, he always has something up his sleeve. And so he does.
Without telling his friends, he signed them up for a game show called "Gender Defenders." It's a reality show that Logan's father was making where the guys compete against the girls. The teams are told to pick team captains. The girls select Zoey and the guys select Chase, this proves to be very important later.
Malcolm Reese, Logan's dad and the producer, gives everyone cell phone-like products as gifts. Michael, who has been trying to convince Chase to confess his love to Zoey, text messages Chase telling him now is his chance. Chase types back saying that he would not tell Zoey he loves her because it might hurt their friendship. Later, it's revealed that Chase accidentally sent the message to none other than Zoey.
I really liked the B plot, or sub-story, of the TV movie. Quinn, the science geek, is trying to create an energy drink with fewer chemicals and even more energy than the usual drinks. She explains that it is not yet done. She leaves the drink for a minute, thinking that nobody would touch it. Wrong. Dustin, Zoey's brother, drinks it, claiming it tastes good. He goes on a major sugar high and starts working out on the exercise machines. When on the step climber, he climbs more than 22,000 stairs.
The B plot was funny and gave Paul Butcher (Dustin) a good acting opportunity. It was definitely well-written and performed well. It made the movie more desirable to watch.
One thing I didn't like was how predictable it was. The commercial currently being shown on Nickelodeon is misleading. (I can't explain without giving something away so I'll talk about it at the end with the rest of the spoilers.) After starting to watch, I guessed correctly on most of what was going to happen. One thing totally shocked me, but I don't want to give it away.
I watched the movie with my twin sister, Amanda. Usually, I cannot tell you what is going to happen in a show, but when watching it I could tell Amanda, "They are going to lose the challenge and blame the [other team]." I was so right.
Maddy is 16 and just ended her junior year of high school. She is an active writer for her school paper and excels in AP classes. She has a twin and loves the Pittsburgh Steelers. She is constantly distracted by everything from boys to, well, uh... boys. In her spare time, she writes novels. She has a radio show (part of the BC Radio Network) on Wednesdays at 5 PM available at BlogTalkRadio.
- TV Review: Zoey 101 TV Movie Spring Break-up
- Published: March 08, 2006
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- Section: Video
- Filed Under: Video: Family, Video: Film and TV Business, Video: Television
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I just watched the movie. All in all I liked it but the ending is very upsetting for the person watching it. I really hope the next T.V. show will fulfill some questions I have.
I also really liked it but I wished they would have shown it in the T.V. show so she could see instead of his message. Overall I really liked this movie. I hope also the next T.V. show shows what happens and he tells her about his true feelings.
Yea, I agree with MKOB. I think that Chase should of gotten the messege to Zoey. I have to hopes for the next show. I hope that Chase gets to tell Zoey he likes her and also that, and she doesn't reject him. From the show Lola likes Chase I think that she likes Chase too.
One last thing. The next show will be on 3/26/06 at 8:00
Hi guys, i'm new to this site. I haven't seen that yet but i'm going to.
yes i agree with most of you. the ending is really upsetting. i just hope the next T.V. show will be kind of a continuation to show what happened next but overall the show is really cool.
i love the movie.it was really romantic cool.it was sad at the end when chase sent zoey the message and she didn't have her tek mate.those were really cool.
i think that the movie rules
i think the movie rocked and i am watchin it roght now i really wanna tech mate
I like the move
i love zoey 101 the movie pluse another thing i love is ZOEY jamey lyn spers she is out ragously HOT!!!!! love ya
p.s. i love you so much and i watch all of your movies.
a tech mate is really a T-mobile Sidekick. I was just colored for the movie. But the sidekick has all of the features that the techmate does, and it has the same screen and keypad. The only thing different is the color. I just got one. They are $199.99- well worth the money. It has a mp3, a camera, internet, AIM and a phone. Go buy it!! you won't be soryy!
chase looks like a girl
OMG!! This so called movie hasnt come to Canada yet! Other than that i cant wait!
I was really looking forward to watching the movie, because I really hoped that Chase could finally tell Zoey how he feels. But I read that Zoey's phone brakes, and Chase's message doesn't get to her, I was quite dissapointed, but I'll watch it anyway.
Where can I buy a Sidekick II?
Do they even excist in Sweden?
If not, where in America can I get one?
What store?
im the best with jamie lynn going out with her even though she dont no me but i no her
I live in canada and my sister idolizes this show.
she quotes it and dresses like the characters and even named her barbies after the people on the show. its her birthday soon and i wanted to buy her the d.v.d. but its not available to purchase in canada! grrr... this isn't good
What was the company that provided the Tek Mate for the program/actors. We want to buy one!!
i wish the next show or movie will be cool because i want zoey and chase to be boyfriend and girlfriend
i wish dana and logan woud be boyfriend and girlfriend
that was an awsome show and those tek mates were so awsome
anciousist: Though it may be a little late, I have thought of a solution. You can buy the DVD off Ebay. That's how I buy all my stuff from Canada.
Thanks everyone for commenting
--Maddy
I live in Brazil but lived my wwwwhhhhhooooollllleee life in the usa and here in brazil the movie didnt come out yet so Im dying to se the movie
hey kid in sweden u cud get 1 on ebay for cheap or the mall in the t-mobile stand...trust me they r worth $400.00
thanks maddy you rock girl
omg chase is so0 sweet.....he should just tell zoey how he feels and then they would be the best couple alive...! chase is so0 sweet and kind...why wont he just tell zoey how he feels...
I love ur show zoey!!! I'm ur #1 big fan!!!! pleeeez tell me where you can get the Tek Mate! I reaally want one!!! Thank you!!!
Where do you get tek-mates and wht happened to Dana being on the show?
WHAT HAPPENS DOES ZOEY KISS CHASE OR DUSTIN GETS IN THE WAY
Dustin gets in the way.
tek-mates are actually nothing but T-mobile Sidekicks with different colors and names. And Dana left in Season 1 because the producers thougt she was too old for the show considering she was born in 1989, being 2 years older than the shows star Jamie
This was really cool but the ending was a rip-off!
I LOVE WATCHING ZOEY 101! IT IS THE COOLEST SHOW EVER! I WISH THAT IT WAS ON EVERY DAY! I LOVE ZOEY'S SENCE OF FASHION!!!!!!!!!
I watch Zoey 101 everytime.
Hey guys,
I've seen the dvd... and the new episode. Check out my review.
i want a tech mate
Chase Matthews....i know a friend that had just died and his name was Chase Covington and he was 15 and he had died in a house fire at his residence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think logan is hot and can 14 year olds date 80 year olds or is it illeagal!
i like blanche matthews in the movie
yo girls i do my car insurance with sheilas wheels who du u du it with
du u no the name of logans dad cause im going to ask his permission to propose to logan!!
hey dogg! whats doin! yo jake they are so cool just got one dey ar amazin you so have 2 get 1!b
I love Logan, he's so hot. And when Lola wor those punk those. I wondered, "there did she get those." Cause they were cute. But i already have that belt. And a nose ring. And it hurt.
That is so cute, Chase loves Zoey, but in another episode, he ends up having a girlfriend, that is so weird. But i'm going through the same thing Chase is going through. Except the guy i "LOVE" isn't my best friend, he's just a "friend"
your shows rock like nicole is so boy crazy but you are the best and chase really likes you alot
man i like you ,when i you'ld finish my study i want to do a tv show with you.
you're fan glorua
STEELERS SUCK!!!!!!!!!!
Zoey you rock, You are cooler that your sister its true
yes they now sell tek mates in the uk!!!!!!!!! goin to get 1 now ps. THey are just sidkeick 3 that have different names and colors for the movie!!!!!!!!
they are actully only sidekick 2 not sidekick 3
hi. zoey 101 is my favorite show ever. i mean seriously. goodbye zoeyw as so sad i almost cried. i love jamies character!!!! its nice!!! i mean it i love zoey 101 more than anythigne else. the theme song is soo good!
good die i need a friend girl
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thanks Maddy - you totally rock!!