Camp Rock (2008)

20% of critics liked it
(5 reviews)
75% of users liked it
(90,087 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

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Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 30 min.
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

David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...undeniably tedious...
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.
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
David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
There's a terrific cast but nothing for them to do but waddle through your average Disney Channel blandness.
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.
James Plath, Movie Metropolis
Camp Rock may not have the energy or originality of High School Musical, but it feels like a more authentic film in many ways because it isn't so over-the-top and the numbers aren't Broadway-contrived.
Betsy Bozdech, Common Sense Media
Disney turns out a fun, clean, surefire tween hit.

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Alexander D

Upsettingly bad acting throughout; some good music saves it all.
Bently L

So Disney comes up with another plan to get tweens into musicals following the massive success of the "High School Musical" movies. They come up with "Camp Rock", a film about kids trying to get into the world of fame in a popular music camp. When we first heard… More
So Disney comes up with another plan to get tweens into musicals following the massive success of the "High School Musical" movies. They come up with "Camp Rock", a film about kids trying to get into the world of fame in a popular music camp. When we first heard of the film, I knew it wasn't going to be as good as HSM but I found it entertaining. Demi Lovato's performance as Mitchie Torres was good. Her character was believable due to her performance. The Jonas Brothers also prove to be good actors as well. But we really have to give props to Meaghan Martins' performance of Tess Tyler. Snotty, mean, and believable. A lot of you Rotten Tomatoes members are dissing because it is predicatable. Well it is. There are the typical tween movie cliches but you probably won't catch them. The songs are good and toe-tapping. You'll get them stuck in your head for weeks! Camp Rock is good family fun. It may have "tween" written all over it but it can be found entertaining depending on your mood. "Whatever, major loser."
EightThirty .

10/10/2010 (TELEVISION) I don't usually get into these but I just happen to leave it running as I was doing my homework and I will admit that I actually thought it was okay, I'm more of a "Glee" dude. It's really nothing special but the same old story the… More
10/10/2010 (TELEVISION) I don't usually get into these but I just happen to leave it running as I was doing my homework and I will admit that I actually thought it was okay, I'm more of a "Glee" dude. It's really nothing special but the same old story the keep giving preteens. A good choice for families with preteens or children. I won't watch this again but I did like it.
KJ P

Camp Rock is among the most basic family channel full length features out there, however, Camp Rock delivers to the best of it's ability. Yes the Jonas Brothers are getting very old, but I seem to like Joe in this, because aside from his poor singing, he actually has a hint of… More
Camp Rock is among the most basic family channel full length features out there, however, Camp Rock delivers to the best of it's ability. Yes the Jonas Brothers are getting very old, but I seem to like Joe in this, because aside from his poor singing, he actually has a hint of acting that could go somewhere. I didn't expect to like this film as much as I did, so I applaud it's efforts, and say, way to go!
Jason L

Although Camp Rock shows a lot of heart, it's story is just far too familiar and fails to bring on anything new.
Jameson W

Horrible!
erika b

I really like the jonas brothers . I think they did a good job on this film.
Alice S

Yeah...so...it's entertaining. Better songs than HSM. Better put-the-mimbo-in-his-place meet-cute, albeit slightly squandered later. And Peggy wins! Demi is undoubtedly the best singer of the current Disney Princesses, but her acting isn't all that… More
Yeah...so...it's entertaining. Better songs than HSM. Better put-the-mimbo-in-his-place meet-cute, albeit slightly squandered later. And Peggy wins! Demi is undoubtedly the best singer of the current Disney Princesses, but her acting isn't all that inspired. Alyson Stoner seems delightful and down-to-earth and it's a shame Disney doesn't push her more. Then again, maybe she doesn't want the insidious fame. I am interested in seeing her as Alice in Alice Upside Down of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's book series though.
Film C

its not two band of course a bit like HSM but not as good i supose its funny and watchable
danny d

what can i say. i have kids. to be honest, some of these disney pre-teen movies are slightly entertaining. this wasnt really one of them. a slight bright spot was the one catchy song, and demi lovato is going to be hot when she grows up, but this obviously wasnt very good.
Leigh R

It was cute enough to watch, once.
Cherry D

Don't get me wrong, I get how fans of the Jonas Bros would love this movie, but I'm not so I didn't. Cheesy Disney movies are a guilty pleasure but the acting was pretty awful, it was predictable and didn't really have a beginning. I won't over analyse things… More
Don't get me wrong, I get how fans of the Jonas Bros would love this movie, but I'm not so I didn't. Cheesy Disney movies are a guilty pleasure but the acting was pretty awful, it was predictable and didn't really have a beginning. I won't over analyse things like when he's singing 'acoustically' by a lake, where did the bass and backing vocalists come from? because they're not trying to win an oscar here but c'mon. I felt sorry for the two Jonas Bros who didn't get a bigger part aww.
Cassie H

Greatest dc movie EVER!!!
Fernando Rafael Q

Another attempt from Disney to match the phenomenon that was High School Musical (and still is). It may have gotten close with the ratings, but it's still miles away in quality (not that HSM is such a great movie). Bad script, totally dumb and/or unlikeable characters, not so… More
Another attempt from Disney to match the phenomenon that was High School Musical (and still is). It may have gotten close with the ratings, but it's still miles away in quality (not that HSM is such a great movie). Bad script, totally dumb and/or unlikeable characters, not so many good songs, cheesy and corny. At least we know now that the Jonas Brothers can actually act and newcomer Demi Lovato is really talented.
George R

Torture, pure torture thanks to the Jonas Brothers. Any parent that allows their own kids to watch this, should be prosecuted with Torture in the second degree.
Andrew F

Another fun original Disney movie.
Sylvester K

A hybird product of High School Musical and Sleepaway Camp, except it's not meant to be a horror film but a horror "musical(?)" Targeted at kids whose age is no higher than 6
Chris M

Another movie from Disney's never ending black hole.
Marion R

The only reason I watched this movie is because I like the Jonas Brothers, but this movie is not good. The songs were not even bearable with the exception of maybe one. I wish they would have come up with a better script, with four writers you think they would.
m h

Although I like to bag on the Jonas Brothers...I have to admit they are guilty pleasure of mine, and I actually enjoyed watching this. They all were good actors except for Kevin. He needs lessons..but that's ok. Demi Lovato has an amazing singing voice. I am kind of obessed with… More
Although I like to bag on the Jonas Brothers...I have to admit they are guilty pleasure of mine, and I actually enjoyed watching this. They all were good actors except for Kevin. He needs lessons..but that's ok. Demi Lovato has an amazing singing voice. I am kind of obessed with that song.."This is me". It's really good.