Bandslam (2009)
Directed by Todd Graff
Genres - Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music |
Sub-Genres - Coming-of-Age, Musical Comedy, Teen Movie |
Release Date - Aug 14, 2009 (USA) |
Run Time - 111 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
A gifted young singer-songwriter recruits the new kid in town to manage her fledgling rock band in this music-driven comedy starring Vanessa Anne Hudgens and Gaelan Connell. Charlotte Banks (Aly Michalka) has what it takes to be a true rock star, and with the battle of the bands approaching she's determined to win. Her chief opponent in the upcoming competition is none other than her egotistical ex-boyfriend Ben (Scott Porter). Ben may be cocky, but there's no denying his charisma when he takes the stage. With a little help from new arrival Will Burton (Connell), Charlotte's band begins to develop a unique sound and starts writing some original songs. Meanwhile, as Will and singer/guitarist Sa5m (Hudgeons) start to make a love connection, disaster strikes, and the band is forced to choose between conceding the competition or standing tall and finally living up to their true potential.
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battle-of-the-bands, ex-boyfriend, high-school, misfit, nemesis, rock-music, teenagers, outcast, new-kid-in-town, rock-band, outsider