Camp Rock (2008)
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20% of critics liked it
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73% of users liked it
(91,779 ratings)
The Jonas Brothers star in this Disney Channel Original Movie about a working class girl determined to refine her musical talent at an acclaimed summer workshop, and the newfound sense of confidence she gains after meeting the singer of a popular musical act. Camp Rock is the place where young… More The Jonas Brothers star in this Disney Channel Original Movie about a working class girl determined to refine her musical talent at an acclaimed summer workshop, and the newfound sense of confidence she gains after meeting the singer of a popular musical act. Camp Rock is the place where young musicians go to grow into talented musicians. Mitchie Torres has always dreamt of spending a summer at Camp Rock, but her family can't afford the tuition costs. When Mitchie's mother announces that she got her daughter a discount on tuition by agreeing to work as the camp cook, the young musician is overjoyed at the prospect of actually attending Camp Rock. Though at first intimidated by the more privileged campers, Mitchie soon strikes up a friendship with the decidedly down-to-earth Caitlyn, who dreams of some day becoming a music producer. Later, Mitchie tries to impress popular girls Tess, Peggy, and Ella by claiming that her mother is a powerful executive at Hot Tunes TV, a tall tale that ultimately gets her invited to sing back up for the catty clique. Meanwhile, Connect 3's summer tour has been cancelled, and lead singer Shane Gray seems to have lost his passion for music. His bandmates Jason and Nate think that a stint in Camp Rock would be the perfect thing to help the singer get his ego back in check, and soon after arriving Shane is captivated by Mitchie's voice. Unlike the other campers, Mitchie seems to genuinely appreciate Shane's creativity rather than simply fawning over his stardom, and it before long the pair has become fast friends. But Tess is jealous of Mitchie and Shane's budding friendship, and upon discovering the truth about the humble singer's mother, the scheming mean girl makes it her mission to get ensure that neither Mitchie nor Caitlyn perform at the upcoming Final Jam competition. Later, as Shane, Nate, and Jason take their seats on the judge's panel for the Final Jam, Mitchie attempts to overcome her fear, step into the spotlight, and show everyone her true talent. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Matthew Diamond
- Written By
- Karin Gist, Regina Y. Hicks
- Genres
- Television, Kids & Family, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jun 20, 2008 Wide
- On DVD
- Aug 19, 2008
- Studio
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...undeniably tedious...
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Ryan Cracknell, Movie Views
The Disney tween machine continues to plug along mixing sugar-pop ballads with the simple structure of summer camp in Camp Rock. The familiarity makes for something comfortable, nothing spectacular, but mindlessly enjoyable.
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Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
it's not as lovable as the High School Musical films. Still, the tween market is going to love this one
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David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
There's a terrific cast but nothing for them to do but waddle through your average Disney Channel blandness.
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Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews
[A] derisive discussion of 'stupid cookie-cutter pop star stuff' is more than a little ironic in this Radio Disney petri dish, but at least the Jonas Brothers are a class act.
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Cast
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Demi Lovato
as Mitchie Torres
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Joe Jonas
as Shane Gray
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Nick Jonas
as Nate
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Paul Kevin Jonas
as Jason
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Meaghan Martin
as Tess Tyler
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Alyson Stoner
as Caitlyn Geller
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Maria Canals-Barrera
as Connie Torres
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Julie Brown
as Dee La Duke
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Daniel Fathers
as Brown
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Jordan Francis
as Barron
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Roshon Fegan
as Sander
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Anna Maria Perez de Tagle
as Ella
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Jasmine Richards
as Peggy
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