A Pleasant Surprise

So Tony and I watched that movie Sky High tonight and I have to share with you all that I was genuinely shocked at how good it was. I was expecting a big-budget Disney Channel lame-fest but it turns out this flick is actually quite brilliant. The best way I can think to describe is Saved By The Bell with super heroes. Only more current, no Screech and the jokes are better. They very intentionally use all the typical high school cliches but mix in over-the-top super power shenanigans. The results are highly entertaining, especially due to the fact that the themes never gets too schmaltzy. After seeing the trailer last year I had written it off as another nail in Kurt Russell's career coffin but even he was great in it. Do yourself a favor and check it out if you're ever in the market for a fun flick.

But you don't have to take MY word for it (wink to LeVar Burton), Joss Whedon called Sky High his favorite film of 2005.