I have heard this being called the Summer of Sequels by various TV and radio entertainment people, and it is true that many films came out that fit into that category: Toy Story 3, Sex and the City 2, Iron Man 2, Predators, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, and Shrek Forever After. While these were all seen in movie theaters, the sequel that had the most buzz (at least in my family) was Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. After watching it on Disney Channel last night with my daughter, I can say it was worth the wait indeed!
The cast is led by the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato as it was last time, but this time there is a new romance, plenty of new tunes, and a challenge from another camp that spice up the story. It seems the Jo Bros and Demi are more than up for the challenge, with Demi as the once shy Mitchie Torres shining brightly again, and Joe Jonas as Shane Gray coming through with a strong performance.
In the first film the conflict was Mitchie hiding her true identity as daughter of Connie, the camp cook (Maria Canals-Barrera). This time a decidedly more confident and popular Mitchie returns to enthusiastic greetings from former friends. She also does not have to win Shane's affection; rather, he is trying to make this a special summer for them as a couple, but other conflicts await to throw a monkey wrench into the works.
This year there is a new rival for Mitchie and company: Camp Star. Since this camp has challenged Camp Rock to a musical smack down, Mitchie becomes so all consumed in preparing for the event that she doesn't make time for Shane. Meanwhile, Nate (Nick Jonas) falls for Dana (Chloe Bridges), a girl from the rival camp setting up a Romeo and Juliet type of scenario, with Nate even wooing her with guitar - but she forgoes the balcony scene and stands right in front of him.
I know my daughter liked this movie better than the first film, and probably more than any other reason it is because the Jo Bros are front and center in this one (in the first film Nick and Kevin were merely window dressing). Also, little brother Frankie even gets into the act here as a camper, so it is more Jonas Brothers all the way.
Article comments
1 - Jane
I liked it because of Demi... And I think Nick is the best actor out of all the brothers (and Farnkie! LOL)
2 - Mike
Overall I did not like CR2. The movie tried to be too much for to many. It wanted to be a love story, it wanted to be a musical, it wanted to be cute, it wanted to be something, but fell short on all levels. Some of the songs were alright but the music did not fit together. Hip hop, lame, rap, didn't fit, all in all it just fell flat on its face. A waste of time for the talent that was present.
3 - Justine
This movie was disappointing. Although the actors did well, the movie was horrible. It centered around "winning is everything."It wasn't very enjoyable to watch, either.
4 - Alli
That was the point of the movie though is that she center everything on winning when everyone else just had a good time. I thought it was a great movie! and am looking forward to the 3rd.
5 - alex
Lame!!!!!!!!
same story line to HSM2, guy and girl working together, one gets too into work and not into the other persnon, they sing song about what they feel about one another, one gets reality check, they sing a number and are happy again. Like i said, LAME!!!
6 - caleb
this movie sucked. It had bad songs, bad music, bad dancing, and a relly bad story.
7 - Susan
Extremely disappointing ! The best part of the movie is Demi only if you remove her then there is nothing else left to watch. The producer and directer are to be blamed for this horrible production.
8 - jenna
okay are you freaking kidding that was the most retarded movie on earth! only demi was good but that girl that nick was into all i have to say is EW!!!! ahhh nick is too good for her dont watch this sucky movie!!!!
9 - Sya
I just didnt like it. It didnt wow me at all. some of the songs were ok, but the first one seemed a lot more real.
10 - adam
i liked it but the music wasn't as organic as the first movie and thats what separated the first Camp Rock from the HSM series. In the first film they sang when they had a reason and didn't just break into a musical number every other scene.
11 - Miri
The story was not that good but the dancing was great! It was very precise and had lots of Michael Jackson's moves. I think it was a great tribute to him. I liked it.
12 - Miri
YES, I LOVED THE DANCE WITH MICHAEL'S MOVES, BUT I MISSED HIS VOICE!!!
13 - Charlie
There must be something wrong here because this movie was great. Not movie of the year but really enjoyable and the music was awesome and so was the dancing.
14 - Victor Lana
We have some tough critics here, Charlie, but I think that's not unusual. Overall, this movie hit a homer with its target demographic audience (tweens), and that is all that matters. Some of us adults enjoyed it too.
15 - Cealix
I haven't even watched this crap yet and I can already feel my body falling apart due to lack of enjoyment and my inner anger rising similar the temperature of a teapot. My past-teen gf (22) seems to believe this movie will be oh-so amazing enough for us to enjoy while cuddling during the evening times. Based on the reviews here, I can say I'm in for another raging night.
16 - Charles
This movie was just a piece of crap held together by the random songs all over the place. Disney should seriously consider a better story next time. I have to compare this movie to ALL High School Musicals, that includes the one in Argentina. I was disappointed.
17 - Anonymous
The first one was better than this...The second one's music is just destroyed with Auto Tune galore. It just doesn't have the same feeling as the first one, not even relatively close. If they want music that's enjoyable, don't make it so obviously edited. It's terrible.
18 - Aeleya Haider
The movie camp rock 2 is awesome and fantastic as well. the songs are superb especially its on and cant back down! thats just waaowwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!! keep it up camp rock team! bye
19 - sTEFFY
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